Apprentice - Ophthalmology Assistant
About The Position
We are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant Apprentice to: • Join the UW Health Ophthalmic Assistant Apprenticeship Program which is designed for those interested in becoming an ophthalmic assistant. • Attend in person classes and clinicals. • Upon successful completion of the program, you will be interviewed and may be placed in an ophthalmic assistant position within UW Health. • Gain hands on experience in direct patient care tasks, visual acuities, processes, and procedures in an ophthalmology setting. At UW Health, you will have: • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and formal acceptance into the UW Health Medical, Ophthalmology or Nursing Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program Required
- 1 year of prior work experience Required
- No certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support / CPR
Responsibilities
- Attend in person classes and clinicals.
- Gain hands on experience in direct patient care tasks, visual acuities, processes, and procedures in an ophthalmology setting.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility
- opportunity to earn a referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
