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Job Title:

Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Cost Center:

301191535 Eau Claire-Eye Care Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Mon-Fri; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (United States of America)

Job Description:

Ophthalmic Assistant

The Ophthalmic Assistant 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 performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health Systems’ (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality.

**** **The position title and pay range of this position will depend upon the applicants education, experience and whether certified or not**

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:** High school diploma or equivalent

**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).

OR

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

The Certified Ophthalmic Technician functions as a member of the healthcare team by providing a wide range of standardized and specialized ophthalmic procedures to assist providers in providing for patient’s care, comfort, and safety. The individual will document, score and record test results and present test data to the attending providers. The Certified Ophthalmic Technician performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health Systems’ 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:** Successful completion of a medical terminology course within six months of hire. Employees in this job joining MCHS through acquisition may be grandfathered due to an education requirement variance.

**Preferred/Optional:** Graduate of a medical assistant program. Successful completion of a medical terminology course at time of hire.

EXPERIENCE

**Minimum Required:** Three years’ experience in Ophthalmology.

**Preferred/Optional:** None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

_The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._

**Minimum Required:** Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association within three months of hire. Certified Ophthalmic Technician certification awarded by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

**Preferred/Optional:** Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association at time of hire.

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.