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Ophthalmic Assistant | Decorah, IA | Full-time

Gundersen Health System
Decorah, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026
Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

We are hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant to support the department's eye care practices. This role is responsible for assisting with patient care functions, including pre-testing for appointments, performing various diagnostic tests, and supporting providers in delivering quality patient care. No prior optical experience required!

What You'll Do

  • Work 40 hours each week
  • Monday - Fridays, Days
  • No weekends or holidays
  • Location: Decorah, IA
  • Opportunities to assist at all Emplify optometry locations including Viroqua, Onalaska, Tomah, Waukon, Decorah, Prairie du Chien, Black River Falls, Whitehall, Winona, Wabasha, Sparta, Hillsboro, and Friendship
  • Provide a quality optical experience to our patients and guests


What You'll Need

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • At least 6 months customer service and/or public relations experience


What You'll Get

  • Starting pay of $17.93/hour more for experience
  • On the job training
  • We offer top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more
  • Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career


Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

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