Refractive Ophthalmic Technician — Growth & Training

Socket.dev; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ongoing training and certification

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Discover Vision Centers in the Kansas City area is seeking a Refractive Technician to support physicians and ensure a smooth patient experience. Training is provided for candidates with no ophthalmology background, and successful applicants will learn essential diagnostic testing and refraction procedures.

Responsibilities include taking histories, pre-testing, measuring visual acuity, and assisting with contact lens evaluations. A strong patient-first mindset and good computer skills are valued.

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

• Gathering patient medical histories
• Performing patient work-ups and pre-testing
• Measuring visual acuity and performing pupil assessments
• Conducting diagnostic testing such as applanation tonometry, OCT, corneal topography, and keratometry
• Performing manual refractions and assisting with contact lens evaluations
• Accurately scribing for physicians during patient exams
• Supporting physicians and clinical staff to maintain efficient patient flow

Skills

JCAHPO skills

Refractometry basics

Optics & refraction

Diagnostic testing accuracy

EMR computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Discover Vision Centers in the Kansas City area is seeking a Refractive Technician to support physicians and ensure a smooth patient experience. Training is provided for candidates with no ophthalmology background, and successful applicants will learn essential diagnostic testing and refraction procedures.

Responsibilities include taking histories, pre-testing, measuring visual acuity, and assisting with contact lens evaluations. A strong patient-first mindset and good computer skills are valued.