Ophthalmic Technician

Discover Vision; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Ongoing training support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Join Kansas City's leading eye care team at Discover Vision Centers as an Ophthalmic Technician! We believe in teamwork and compassionate care, providing a supportive environment where you can grow your career.

As an Ophthalmic Technician, you'll perform various patient tests, assist in clinical tasks, and ensure a clean working environment. We offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement matching, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• One year of medical or ophthalmic office experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and assist with check-in.
• Verify and record patient information and medical history.
• Perform preliminary testing including visual acuity and pupil assessment.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures such as OCT and visual fields.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Support the clinical team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Data entry skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA or COT certification

Job description

Description

Join Kansas City's leading eye care team! At Discover Vision Centers, we believe teamwork and compassion are the foundation of delivering exceptional care. We're currently seeking Ophthalmic Technicians to join our growing team of professionals who share one focus: providing outstanding patient experiences.

Why Join Discover Vision Centers?

We invest in our people. Whether you are experienced or just beginning your career, you'll benefit from our comprehensive technician training program, designed to teach you the skills needed to succeed in ophthalmology. You'll work side by side with some of the area's top eye care professionals, gaining valuable experience in a rewarding and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients with professionalism, assist with check-in, and provide excellent service throughout their visit
  
• Verify and record patient information, medical history, medications, and purpose of visit
  
• Perform preliminary testing including visual acuity, pupil assessment, refraction, dilation, intraocular pressure, and extraocular movement testing
  
• Conduct diagnostic procedures such as OCT, visual fields, GDX, IOL Master, auto-refractor, and corneal topography
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of ocular anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and medications
  
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring exam rooms and equipment are patient-ready
  
• Support the clinical team with administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• One year of medical or ophthalmic office experience preferred
• COA or COT certification preferred, but not required for otherwise qualified candidates
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-first mindset

Benefits

We value work-life balance and want our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Health & dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Ongoing training and certification support
• Opportunities for career growth within our expanding organization