Ophthalmic Technician

Socket.dev; Raymore (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Training & certification support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Discover Vision Centers in Kansas City is seeking Ophthalmic Technicians to join a leading eye care team dedicated to outstanding patient experiences. You will perform preliminary testing, support the clinical staff, and help maintain a clean, organized exam environment, while learning within a comprehensive training program.

We value strong communication, data entry accuracy, and a patient-first attitude. The role includes welcoming patients, recording medical history, and assisting with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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

Excellent communication skills

Data entry skills

Patient-first mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA or COT certification

Tools

OCT

Visual fields

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 learn 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

*This position will also float to our Harrisonville clinic when needed*

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 and 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