Refractive Ophthalmic Technician - Training & Growth

DVC MSO LLC; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Generous PTO program

Ongoing training and certification

Job summary

Discover Vision Centers is seeking a Refractive Technician to join a collaborative eye-care team serving the Kansas City area. No ophthalmology experience is required; we provide hands-on training and mentorship to help you build the necessary skills.

You will support physicians, perform patient work-ups, and conduct diagnostic testing while ensuring a smooth patient experience. A strong attention to detail and comfort with EMR systems are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of ophthalmic assistant skills per JCAHPO guidelines.
• Basic understanding of optics and ability to perform refractometry.
• Knowledge of optics, refraction, and contact lenses.
• Strong attention to detail in diagnostic testing.
• Proficiency with computers and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient medical histories.
• Perform patient work-ups and pre-testing.
• Measure visual acuity and conduct pupil assessments.
• Conduct diagnostic tests (applanation tonometry, OCT, corneal topography, keratometry).
• Perform manual refractions and assist with contact lens evaluations.
• Accurately scribe for physicians during exams.
• Support physicians and staff to maintain efficient patient flow.

Skills

Ophthalmic skills (JCAHPO)

Refraction basics

Optics knowledge

Attention to detail

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Discover Vision Centers is seeking a Refractive Technician to join a collaborative eye-care team serving the Kansas City area. No ophthalmology experience is required; we provide hands-on training and mentorship to help you build the necessary skills.

You will support physicians, perform patient work-ups, and conduct diagnostic testing while ensuring a smooth patient experience. A strong attention to detail and comfort with EMR systems are essential for success.