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WI-SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care Madison Regent

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

**Join SSM Health's Ophthalmic Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program!** In partnership with Madison College and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, this program is open to both current employees and external candidates. Apprentices will enjoy full-time employment and pay with SSM Health, with all instruction and materials provided at no cost. Over 18 months, you'll receive 9 months of coursework and on-the-job training, followed by 9 months of clinical training at one of our eye care clinics.

**Work location options** **include:** Regent Street Madison, East Madison, West Madison, Sun Prairie, Janesville, Baraboo, Fond du Lac, Monroe, Fort Atkinson, Dodgeville, and Portage.

Essential Interpersonal Skills for Success in the Ophthalmic Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program

To excel in the Ophthalmic Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program, candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills. Key skills include providing compassionate patient care, effective communication abilities, and excellent customer service. Team collaboration is crucial for working effectively with healthcare providers, while problem-solving skills help address patient concerns. Adaptability ensures flexibility in learning and applying new techniques, contributing to a positive healthcare experience.

Start your journey towards a rewarding career in eye care today!

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 patient’s 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/GED or 10 years of work experience

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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

+ None

Department:

6650050164 East Ophth

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.

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