Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:32 This position will focus on providing technical assistance to the eye practice by assisting the physician with appointments and diagnostic testing. We do not require any optical experience, we will provide all necessary training! What you will do: Work 32 hours each week, Monday-Friday Hours are between 8:00am-5:00pm Primary Location : Gundersen Eye Clinic La Crosse Have the opportunity to travel to all Gundersen optical locations Provide a quality optical experience to our patients and guests What you will get: Starting pay of \$18.99/hour + more for experience! Great work/life balance On the job training Access to our Career Development Center Generous 401K match and base contribution! Tuition Investment Program What you will need: High school diploma or equivalency 2 years of customer service experience Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certified by JCAHPO within 18 months of hireJob Description: The Ophthalmic Technician I is responsible for providing quality ophthalmic patient care under the direction of an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist in accord with standard organizational policies and procedures. Provides a technical assistance to the eye practice thereby increasing appointment availability. Assists the physician in performing routine eye exams and preliminary diagnostic testing procedures and evaluations. Major Responsibilities: 1. Works collaboratively with ophthalmic physicians, technicians, receptionists and other department personnel to provide eye care services to patients. 2. Assists the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist in performing routine eye examination procedures by performing preliminary diagnostic testing procedures of the patient\'s eye(s) including refractometry, muscle balance, visual fields, tonometry, slit lamp exam and keratometry. 3. Operates and maintains diagnostic and other medical equipment in the department, providing minor repairs when possible. 4. Takes all appropriate actions to make patients comfortable and respond to their concerns, consistent with the mission and values of Gundersen Health System. 5. Witness waste of controlled substances with authorized staff in the state of Wisconsin.Will not witness waste in Minnesota and Iowa, both states require licensed individuals or registered pharmacy technician staff only to witness the waste of controlled substances. 6. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance. 7. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients. 8. Ensures patient safety. 9. Performs other job-related responsibilities as needed to ensure successful operation of department/vision center. Education and Learning: REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalency DESIRED Post High School education in a... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/0F7E4AEC9C3A45B5