Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Ophthalmic Technician (Part-Time to Full-Time)

Location : 10875 Grandview Dr #2260, Overland Park, Kansas 64132, United States

Schedule : Wednesday-Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm (Part-Time to start; Full-Time by April)

Pay : $25 / hr part-time $22 / hr once full-time

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About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Ophthalmic Technician to join our growing vision rehabilitation and pediatric optometry practice. This is a unique opportunity to support Dr. Kyle , one of the only Optometrists in the city specializing in Vision Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Youth Athlete Hand-Eye Performance, and Neuro-Vision Recovery.

As the first technician hired for this new practice, you will play a critical role in helping build and scale the clinic. Long-term, this role has potential to grow into a Lead / Supervisor Ophthalmic Technician position as additional staff are hired.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Intake & Flow

Room patients efficiently, ensuring comfort and privacy.

Manage a daily patient load of 10-12 patients .

Conduct detailed intake using a structured set of 15+ micro-level questions .

Gather past eye procedures, medical background, and general vision history.

Clinical Diagnostics

Perform basic eye exams under physician guidance.

Conduct diagnostic tests such as visual fields and refractions .

Assist the provider with required paperwork and EMR documentation.

Prep Work & Support

Review referring documents and highlight critical details for the provider.

Translate referring documents into electronic records for visit preparation.

Secure external test results prior to appointments.

Provide phone support to patients and referring offices, including setting expectations for 1-3 hour appointment durations .

Compliance & Professionalism

Maintain organized, HIPAA-compliant patient files.

Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.

Stay informed on updates in ophthalmic and optometric procedures and technology.

Why This Role Is Unique

Directly support a highly specialized Optometrist (Vision Rehab, Pediatrics, Neuro-Vision).

Opportunity to help build a brand-new clinic from the ground up.

Clear long-term growth potential into a supervisory role .

Diverse patient population including athletes, pediatrics, and neuro-rehab patients.

Must-Have Qualifications

Preferable Optometry or Ophthalmic Technician experience .

Knowledge of optometry terminology (refraction, visual field, etc.).

Strong communication and questioning skills for patient intake.

Comfortable learning-Dr. Kyle provides training on specialized tests.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

EMR experience

High professionalism and strong patient presence

Outgoing, personable communication style

Willingness to start part-time and transition to full-time

Self-starter with initiative to jump in where needed

Soft Skills

Personable and compassionate

Soft-spoken yet confident

Team-oriented and proactive

Comfortable in a collaborative environment where everyone is treated as equals

For California Applicants :

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?