Ophthalmic Technician: Training & Career Growth

Discover Vision; Raymore (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid PTO

Training & certification

Career growth

Job summary

Discover Vision Centers is seeking Ophthalmic Technicians to join Kansas City’s leading eye care team. You’ll assist with check-in, perform preliminary testing, and conduct diagnostic procedures in a patient-focused environment.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, strong communication, and teamwork, with opportunities for ongoing training and certification support across our growing clinics.

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

Computer skills

Data entry

Patient service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA or COT certification (preferred)

Tools

OCT

GDX

IOL Master

Auto-refractor

Corneal topography

Job description

Discover Vision Centers is seeking Ophthalmic Technicians to join Kansas City’s leading eye care team. You’ll assist with check-in, perform preliminary testing, and conduct diagnostic procedures in a patient-focused environment.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, strong communication, and teamwork, with opportunities for ongoing training and certification support across our growing clinics.