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WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group South Madison Campus

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

APPLY TODAY- APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 6/3/2024

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!!

SSM Health is partnering with Madison College and the WI Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards to offer a paid 18 month Registered Apprenticeship program for you to become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.

The 18 month program includes 9 months of coursework and on the job training followed by 9 months of clinical training at one of our eye care clinics.

This program includes 100% onsite classroom hours, and onsite clinical hours.

Program Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reside in Wisconsin
• Reliable transportation for travelling to Madison College campus and clinic locations
• Maintain a performance rating of “meets expectations” or higher
• Receive no formal discipline for the duration of the program
• Maintain a grade of “C” or better in all coursework (non-passing grades may result in program removal)
• Sign an Employee Agreement to work for SSM Health as an Ophthalmic Assistant for at least 24 months upon completion of the training or reimburse the full cost of the program
• Sign and agree to the terms of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development apprenticeship program
• Complete First Aide and CPR training during the first year of the program
• Complete all homework assignments outside of the classroom on your own unpaid time
• Successfully pass the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Examination upon completion of the apprenticeship

Program Length

• Complete all coursework and clinical rotations within an 18-month period
• Participate and attend all in-person classroom and clinical sessions as required by the program on paid work time
• Complete all homework assignments outside of the classroom on your own unpaid time

Program Benefits

• Minimal out-of-pocket costs: SSM will cover the cost of tuition, books, lab materials, instructional resources, academic support, tutorial services, and the professional licensing exam
• This is a full time student role and includes eligibility for full time employee benefits
• At the time of graduation, your pay rate will be assessed, and an appropriate pay rate will be determined based on certification status, experience, and internal equity
• Opportunity to apply for an Ophthalmic Assistant role at an SSM Health eye care clinic
• Graduates are required to fulfill a 24 month work commitment after successful program completion. Failure to meet this commitment will require the participant to reimburse SSM Health for the full cost of the program.

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 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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None

Department:

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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