Ophthalmic Assistant, Apprentice

Work Schedule :

Full-time, 100% FTE, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, no weekends required.

Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay :

We offer a competitive starting pay starting at $18.25 per hour.

This program starts on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, and ends on Friday, May 30th, 2025.

Upon graduation from the program, pay would increase based on the Ophthalmic Assistant pay grade.

This position is benefit eligible.

Be part of something Remarkable

Are you looking to advance your career and become an Opthalmic Assistant? Join the REMARKABLE UW Health team and receive training to become an Ophthalmic Assistant on paid work time.

We are currently seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant Apprentice to:


* Join our 12-month Ophthalmic Assistant Apprenticeship Program which is designed for those interested in becoming an Ophthalmic Assistant at UW Health.


* Attend in person classes and clinicals.


* Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be interviewed and will be placed in Ophthalmic Assistant positions within UW Health.


* Gain hands on experience in direct patient care tasks, visual acuities, processes, and procedures in an ophthalmology setting.

At UW Health, you will have :


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.

Education :

Minimum -


* H.S.

Diploma or equivalent


* Formal acceptance into the UW Health Medical or Nursing Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program.

Work Experience :

Minimum - One year of prior work experience.

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum - CPR/BLS certification that must be obtained within 4 months of the apprenticeship start date

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate envir...