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Optician

UW Health
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Job Description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30am – 5:00pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Optician to:

  • Join the UW Health Eye Care Team who provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages.
  • Assist patients with selecting the right fit, shape, style of eyewear and dispense contact lenses.
  • Perform eye-glass repairs and adjustments.
  • Educate patients and families on proper eye-wear care.

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.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent Required
  • Completion of an accredited Optician Vision Care Program Preferred

Work Experience

  • Computer experience Required
  • Previous experience in customer service or eye care setting Required
  • 1 year or more Optician experience Preferred
  • 1 year or more of work experience with processing insurance claims Preferred
  • Optical lab training and/or optometric technician experience Preferred
  • Contact lens training or experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • Obtain American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification within 18 months or three (3) testing periods from the date of hire and maintain the certification Required
  • American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification and/or National Contact Lens (NCLE) Certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Job Description

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