What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Assistant position at Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS)?
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job Title: Ophthalmic Assistant Cost Center: 301351535 Mfld-Eye Care Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Mon-Fri; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (United States of America) Job Description: JOB SUMMARY 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. JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation. Minimum Required: None Preferred/Optional: Graduate of a medical assistant program. Successful completion of a medical terminology course. EXPERIENCE Minimum Required: Experience in a medical field or customer service experience. Preferred/Optional: Experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position, which must be maintained in good standing: 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). Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first. Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program. Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the U.S. and Marshfield Clinic have completed their merger, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the future of rural health care. Click here to view Sanford Health current Openings. When given the tools needed to excel, great things happen: connection with colleagues, recognition in the community, better care for our patients. All this is available with affordable living rich in leisure. Welcome to Marshfield Clinic Health System. Where career meets community. Positions listed as 30 hours per week or greater are offered the level 1 benefit package. Positions listed as 20 – 29 hours per week are offered the level 2 benefit package. Positions listed as less than 19 hours per week are non-benefited. Benefits for temporary positions vary. Details will be discussed in the interview process. We’re hiring! Use “remote” or “hybrid” as a keyword in the search to see our remote-eligible openings!