Ophthalmic Assistant I or II

Marshfield Clinic • Beaver Dam, WI

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About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant I functions as a member of the healthcare team by providing basic ophthalmic, technical and clerical support to assist providers in providing for patient care, comfort, and safety. The individual will complete optometric/ophthalmic tests and measurements as ordered by the provider and will assist providers with procedures. The Ophthalmic Assistant I performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health Systems' (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• Minimum Required: None
• Preferred/Optional: Graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Successful completion of a medical terminology course.
• Minimum Required: Experience in a medical field or customer service experience.
• Preferred/Optional: Experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry.
• Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association within three months of hire.
• Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association at time of hire.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification awarded by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Successful completion of a medical terminology course at time of hire.
• Experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic ophthalmic, technical and clerical support.
• Complete optometric/ophthalmic tests and measurements as ordered by the provider.
• Assist providers with procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed