Ophthalmic Technician | Training, Growth & PTO

Discover Vision Centers; Raymore (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Ongoing training and certification

Job summary

Discover Vision Centers is hiring Ophthalmic Technicians to join Kansas City’s leading eye care team. You will perform preliminary testing, assist with check-in, and support the clinical team with various ophthalmic procedures.

A strong patient-first mindset and basic computer/data-entry skills are essential. Benefits include robust training, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and assist with check-in, ensuring excellent service throughout visits.
• Verify and record patient information, medical history, medications, and visit purpose.
• Perform preliminary testing: visual acuity, pupil assessment, refraction, dilation, IOP, EOM.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures: OCT, visual fields, GDX, IOL Master, auto-refractor, corneal topography.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer skills & data entry

Medical/ophthalmic office experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

COA or COT certification (preferred)

Job description

Discover Vision Centers is hiring Ophthalmic Technicians to join Kansas City’s leading eye care team. You will perform preliminary testing, assist with check-in, and support the clinical team with various ophthalmic procedures.

A strong patient-first mindset and basic computer/data-entry skills are essential. Benefits include robust training, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive work environment.