Ophthalmic Technician - Full-time, North Kansas City Somers Eye Center - 4.0 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time From $19.50 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Wellness program Continuing education credits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation High school diploma or GED Computer skills Full Job Description About us Somers Eye Center is a small privately owned Ophthalmology practice located in North Kansas City, MO. Our practice is growing and we are excited to welcome new patients and new staff! Our office strives to provide each patient with personal and comprehensive care, as well as to provide our staff with an outstanding work environment. We value cooperation, efficiency, and working as a team. We love to learn and teach new skills, and offer on-the-job training to motivated individuals wanting to advance their education and skills! We are currently hiring for the position of Ophthalmic Technician. An Ophthalmic Technician performs tests and procedures on a patient's eyes, providing information to the treating doctor(s) to care for a variety of medical conditions. We're looking for an upbeat, motivated, positive individual who is willing to work as a team member at Somers Eye Center to serve our patients!

Ophthalmic Technician Responsibilities:

Our ophthalmic technicians have the closest relationship with our patients. From the time a patient arrives, the ophthalmic tech is busy reviewing their chart; greeting them in a professional and welcoming manner; verifying patient information and reviewing medical history and current medications; entering data in the electronic health record; measuring pupils, eye muscle function, visual acuity, eye alignment as well as best corrected visual acuity through auto and manual refractions; measuring eye pressures through tonopen or applanation tonometry; obtaining data from Humphrey visual field testing, Zeiss OCT, Zeiss topography, Clarus photos, LenStar, spectrometry, etc. They also prepare for and assist our surgeon(s) in minor office procedures, and help to prepare our patients and their charts for eye surgery. Our ophthalmic technicians demonstrate an understanding of eye anatomy as well as eye disease. They work closely with the doctor(s) to care for our patients.

Ophthalmic Technician Qualifications:

Experience in health care highly preferred Optometry/Ophthalmology experience preferred COA or COT certification a plus! Strong computer skills required High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Education beyond high school preferred US work authorization Equal Opportunity Employer Somers Eye Center offers a generous benefits package: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Free Vision Exams Employee Discount for Glasses and Contact Lenses 401K 401

K Matching Annual Profit Sharing Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Life Insurance Disability Insurance Wellness Program Professional Development Assistance Continuing Education Credits Medical Specialty:

Optometry/Ophthalmology Medical/Surgical Schedule:

Mon-Fri, (8:15am-5:00/5:30pm (early close on Fridays at 2pm) Lunch breaks No nights or weekends! Work Location One location Hiring Insights Hiring 1 candidate for this role Urgently hiring Pay based on experience and certification(s)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person