Ophthalmic Assistant I

Sanford Health • Minocqua, WI

1d • Onsite

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

• Experience in a medical field or customer service experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees