Medical Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician

Looking for a Medical Assistant/Ophthalmic Tech who is highly self-motivated, organized, patient care focused, ability to multi-task in a high paced environment, and looking for the next step in their healthcare career. Will train the right candidate. Two locations in Overland Park, KS.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong team player.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Willing to learn new skills and tasks. Training will be provided onsite. At home study will be required.
• Must be willing to work 40 hours per week, be on time and reliable.

Job Description:

• Basic Ophthalmic Work-up skills: Taking patient histories, Visual Acuity, Goldmann tonometry, pupil assessment, EOM, CVF, Slit Lamp Operation, Manual Lensometry, Keratometry, Refractometry
• Special testing: Humphrey VF, OCT, Topography, Wavefront, A-Scan, Cell Count
• Contact lenses - I&R Training, Medical Scleral Fittings/Evaluations
• Ability to apply basic skills and ophthalmic knowledge to general optometry, general ophthalmology and specialty ophthalmology clinics.
• Experienced Opthalmic assistants/technicians learn to assist with in-office procedures and scribing.

Benefits: Comprehensive Health Plan, 401k, Uniform, Eyeglasses and Contact Lens Allowances, Paid Time Off, Certifications available and continuing education paid for by clinic

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE FOLLOW APPLICATION DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY:

• A cover letter attachment.
• List 2-3 individuals who you will give as references, what their position/title is and how they have supervised your work (We respect your confidentiality. No references will be contacted until you have been interviewed and you give permission for references to be contacted)
• Indicate the hourly rate or range which you are seeking. Obviously, if you are applying from outside the KC Metro, explain your intentions upon receiving a offer of an interview or job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Can you provide proof of vaccination against COVID? Will you accept an annual Flu vaccine?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ophthalmology Experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person