Ophthalmic Assistant

Vance-Thompson-Vision; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement contributions

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education Allowance

Wellness Program

Shoe Allowance

Job summary

Vance Thompson Vision in Kansas City is expanding and seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient workups, perform tests, and help manage exam flow in a fast-paced clinic.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, AAO home study preferred, and prior patient care experience; strong organizational and communication skills are essential to deliver excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AAO home study preferred.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient workups and tests: visual acuity, patient history, lensometry per protocol.
• Conduct diagnostics: keratometry, topography, tonometry, pachymetry, visual fields as indicated.
• Manage patient flow: monitor schedules and records, resolve conflicts with OD/MD.
• Triage patient calls, answer questions, and resolve concerns for satisfaction.
• Open/close exam lanes; maintain orderly work areas.
• Send prescriptions to pharmacies; handle prior authorizations as needed.
• Participate in team meetings; report progress for inter-department communication.
• Engage in ongoing self-development to enhance skills.

Skills

High school diploma

AAO home study

Patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAO home study preferred

Job description

Why VTV:At Vance Thompson Vision, we take pride in being global leaders in vision correction, driven by our commitment to groundbreaking research, innovative technology, and exceptional patient care. With a reputation for setting the standard of excellence in our field, we continue to transform lives through better vision. We believe that exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. Be part of something greater—join us and discover what it means to create a world-class culture while making a meaningful impact.Our core values that provide our foundation:Caring - We are passionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of our teammates, patients, and everyone we touch.Fun - We choose a positive attitude every day. We use humor as a way to create a less formal, less stressful and more productive work environment.Committed - We are accountable and 100% committed to the Success of VTV. We are boundaryless; we are willing to take initiative to delight our customers, motivate fellow teammates and improve financial results.Egalitarian - We play on a team where everyone is equal, where no task is too small for any member to step up and own inside and outside their functional area.Excellence - We are committed to doing the extra work to be outstanding in customer service, patient care and team happiness.Job Opportunity:Vance Thompson Vision has expanded to the Kansas City Market and we are looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team!You Are:Ready to live out our core values in patient and team member interactionsCommitted to providing an excellent patient experienceHighly organized and able to anticipate patient needsAble to bring a positive attitude everydayA clear communicator, able to multitask and team orientedYou Will Make an Impact By:Performing patient workups and preliminary tests including visual acuity, patient history, lensometry and other tests in accordance with protocol.Performing various diagnostic tests as directed, but not limited to, keratometry, topography, tonometry, pachymetry and visual fields as indicated.Facilitates efficient patient flow by monitoring schedules, patient medical records, and potential schedule conflicts; resolves and communicates with OD/MD as necessary.Triaging patient phone calls by answering questions and resolving concerns as directed to achieve patient satisfaction.Ensuring the opening, closing, maintenance and stocking of exam lanes and maintaining order work areas.Sending prescriptions to patients’ pharmacies as requested by the doctor, and handling prior authorization requests as needed.Participating in regular team meetings and reports team progress to ensure effective team and inter-department communications.Actively participating in ongoing professional self-development to enhance training and skills.You Have:A high school diploma or equivalentPrevious experience and/or training with completion of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) home study preferred.Previous patient care experience preferred.Investments in YOU:Vance Thompson Vision offers a full benefits package and competitive compensation, including:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid benefits: paid time off, retirement savings contributions, life insurance and disability insuranceA variety of voluntary benefits for you and your familyShoe allowance for full time staffEducation AllowanceWellness Program paired with a Lifestyle Spending AccountVance Thompson Vision is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for all employees.