Youth Apprenticeship - Optical Assistant

Beloit Health System is looking for a Youth Apprenticeship - Optical Assistant to join our team!

Scheduling Details:

• Shift: Various Shifts Available
• Schedule:
  
  Varied shifts between 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Hours per week:
  Per Diem/Flexible
• Benefits Status:
  Not Eligible
• Department:
  Beloit Clinic Ophthalmology

Beloit Health System is an independent community health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We are committed to providing world‑class facilities and services to improve the health of our communities. Our organization is built on quality, engagement, integrity, and patient satisfaction, with a focus on delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

This Per Diem Youth Apprenticeship - Optical Assistant is located in Beloit, WI. The Youth Apprentice will be involved in day‑to‑day tasks to support healthcare professionals, gain hands‑on experience, and contribute to the overall patient care experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply infection prevention controls and standard safety precautions.
• Measure client eye lengths, centers, and distances.
• Set up optometry area.
• Assist with eye exams.
• Instruct patients on care for eyewear.
• Order frames and lenses.
• Assist patients with selecting frames.
• Fit glasses to clients.
• Clean and restock after procedures.
• Maintain inventory.

• Must be a current high school student, 16 years of age or older.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interest in pursuing a career in healthcare.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a healthcare environment.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology helpful.

The mission of Beloit Health System requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

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