Wisconsin Youth Apprentice - Optical Assistant, Monroe Clinic

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital

Worker Type:

Intern/Temporary (Trainee)

Job Highlights:

Are you a high school junior or senior interested in a healthcare career? Join SSM Health as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills for in-demand healthcare roles all while earning $17/hour at one of our Wisconsin locations.  Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now!  

 

Job Highlights 

Youth Apprentices in the Optical Assistant pathway work closely with patients to provide direct patient care related to eye exams and prescription fulfillment. Availability to work days during a standard work week is crucial to fulfilling the 450-hour requirement.  A licensed or certified professional will serve as your mentor and will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role.  

 

Job Details  

• Effectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to details 

• Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program 

• Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employer 

• Assist with selection of frames, and measure and fit them for their optical prescription 

• Instruct clients on how to care for eyewear 

• Assist with eye exam set-up, cleaning, and restocking 

• Assist to perform eye exam 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

 

Education and Experience Requirements 

• High school junior or senior  

• 16 years of age 

• Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Program in accordance with your local school criteria  

• Ability to work 10-15 hours per week at a clinic site M-F during the day 

• Reliable transportation to get to and from work 

• Satisfactory progress towards graduation 

• Commit to completing 450 hours at the jobsite 

• Demonstrated maturity and responsibility 

• Skill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethic 

• Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communication 

 

About SSM Health  

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health care system serving the health needs of communities across the Midwest in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Missouri.  We are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone we serve.  We’ve received national recognition from U.S. Ne