Ophthalmic Technician

Discover Vision; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Generous PTO

Ongoing training and certification

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Discover Vision Centers in Kansas City’s area is seeking Ophthalmic Technicians to join a caring team focused on exceptional patient experiences.

You will participate in patient check-in, screening, and a variety of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and corneal topography, while maintaining accurate records and supporting the clinical team.

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.

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.

Skills

Patient check-in

Ophthalmic testing

High attention to detail

Patient communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA certification

COT certification

Tools

OCT

GDX

IOL Master

Auto-refractor

Corneal topography

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