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Ophthalmic Technician II | 0.9 FTE | Days

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You may be asked to help at other locations like Viroqua, Tomah, Decorah or Winona. How do you feel about traveling between clinics?

What they are checking: Flexibility to cover across the system's many optometry sites.

How do you stay organized when the clinic is busy and several patients are waiting?

What they are checking: Keeping the flow moving while giving each patient a good experience.

As a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, what made you want to grow into a Technician II role?

What they are checking: Career motivation and readiness for more responsibility.

What would you do

A patient says they suddenly lost part of their vision this morning. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognizing an eye emergency and getting the provider involved immediately.

How do you help a child or an elderly patient who struggles to do a visual field test?

What they are checking: Patience and coaching skills that lead to reliable test results.

What would you do if you noticed a test result that seemed very different from the patient's last visit?

What they are checking: Flagging changes to the provider rather than assuming a test error.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd work up a new patient before the optometrist sees them.

What they are checking: A complete, efficient workup that keeps the clinic on schedule.

How do you check visual acuity and eye pressure accurately, and what affects the results?

What they are checking: Knowing the basics well enough to avoid errors that could hide a problem.

How do you explain dilation and its effects to a patient before putting in drops?

What they are checking: Clear patient education so patients are prepared and safe after their visit.

Tell me about the diagnostic equipment you've used, like OCT, visual fields or fundus cameras.

What they are checking: Hands-on experience with testing tools the clinic relies on.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

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. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Technician II to join our team at Emplify Health. The ideal candidate will assist optometrists in providing high-quality patient care, performing various diagnostic tests, and ensuring a smooth workflow in the clinic. What You'll Do • Work 36 hours each week • Monday - Fridays, Days • No weekends or holidays • Location : La Crosse • Opportunities to assist at all Emplify optometry locations including Viroqua, Onalaska, Tomah, Waukon, Decorah, Prairie du Chien, Black River Falls, Whitehall, Winona, Wabasha, Sparta, Hillsboro, and Friendship • Provide a quality optical experience to our patients and guests What You'll Need • High school diploma or equivalency • 3-4 years relevant work experience to include one year of experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant working with an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist • Required: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certified by JCAHPO • Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certified by JCAHPO within 18 months of hire date What You'll Get • Starting pay of $24.36/hour + more for experience • We offer top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more • Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. Equal Opportunity Employer I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

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