Ophthalmic Assistant Apprenticeship Program

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care Madison Regent Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Start your healthcare career today with SSM Health Eye care services SSM Health in Madison is partnering with Madison College to offer a paid 1 year program for you to become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. All student employees will be paid as follows: + $18.00 per hour base rate for months 1-6 + $18.50 per hour for months 6-12 + $19.00 per hour min upon program completion Upon completion of the program, participants will be eligible to apply to patient care roles within our Eye Services for SSM Health. This program includes online class work, and onsite clinical hours. Participants will spend approximately 30% of their work schedule in class and 70% at work. This is an outstanding opportunity for those who are: Interested in entering or advancing their career in the Healthcare field Passionate about providing exceptional care to patients Able to commit to working a minimum of 24 hours per week after completion of the program Wisconsin residents Your obligations: Exceptional attendance for coursework and onsite learning 24 months of employment with SSM, working a minimum of 24 hours per week (after completion of the program) EARN WHILE YOU LEARN Job Summary: Participates in the care and treatment of eye care patients utilizing skills unique to optometry and ophthalmology. Demonstrates accountability to patients, peers and other health team members through positive customer relations and effective communication. Cares for children and adult patients of all ages. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Assists eye care providers in the exam and treatment of patients. + Initiates documentation of the patientu2019s chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings. + May perform testing to include visual acuity measurement, color vision testing, lensometry, keratometry, testing pupil function, tonometry, automated perimetry, evaluation of EOMs (Extra-Ocular Muscle), confrontation visual field testing, and other patient services as requested by the provider. + May act as a scribe by documenting (on behalf of the provider) all clinically relevant interaction and dialogue during the course of the patient visit. This will include: documenting history and exam, entering diagnoses, orders (medications, labs, imaging, consults, etc.), E&M (Evaluation & Management), follow up and patient instructions. Provides patient education under direction of eye care provider. + Assists with minor surgery procedures and laser treatments in the office, including application and removal of dressings as directed. + Inventories and maintains surgical instruments in accordance with system and department standards. + Screens patients and calls for emergency/urgent situations; obtains pertinent information for provider. + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION + High school diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE + No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Constant standing and walking. + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. + Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. + Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. + Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Occasional lifting/moving patients. + Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. + Occasional driving. Department: 7714840164 CO Dane Ophthal-Optical-Ren Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. + Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). + Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. + Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits ( _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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Created: 2026-04-06