Associate Ophthalmic Assistant

Sanford Health

Associate Ophthalmic Assistant performing preliminary screening examinations and assisting physicians in healthcare. Collecting ophthalmic data from patients or caregivers at Sanford Health.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeWausau • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in performing preliminary screening examinations and collecting ophthalmic data, while effectively assisting physicians in patient care. Holds a Basic Life Support Certification and possesses relevant experience in ophthalmology or optometry.

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Ophthalmology ExperienceOptometry TrainingBasic Life Support CertificationPatient Care AssistanceData Collection Skills

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Hard Skills

Preliminary Screening ExaminationsOphthalmic Data CollectionPatient Care Procedures

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Health Care ExperienceOphthalmologyOptometryOptical Office

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform preliminary screening examinations and/or tests to facilitate diagnosis and treatment by the provider.
Assist the physician with procedures and care of the patient.
Collect subjective and objective ophthalmic data from the patient or caregiver and communicate this data to the doctor.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School graduate is preferred.
Will provide training and education for required skills.
Previous health care experience or training in ophthalmology, optometry, and/or optical office preferred.
Basic Life Support Certification required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Union Position: No
M-F, Off Wednesday