Ophthalmic Technician — Training & Growth in Eye Care

Socket.dev; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Generous PTO

Ongoing training and certification

Career growth within expanding org

Job summary

Discover Vision Centers in Kansas City is seeking Ophthalmic Technicians to join our caring team. You will assist with patient check-in, collect medical history, perform preliminary testing, and support the clinical staff.

This role provides hands-on training with OCT, visual fields, GDX, and corneal topography, plus a path for career growth in a leading eye care organization and a robust benefits package.

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.
• 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

Data entry

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA or COT certification preferred

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment operation

Job description

Discover Vision Centers in Kansas City is seeking Ophthalmic Technicians to join our caring team. You will assist with patient check-in, collect medical history, perform preliminary testing, and support the clinical staff.

This role provides hands-on training with OCT, visual fields, GDX, and corneal topography, plus a path for career growth in a leading eye care organization and a robust benefits package.