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Join Our Team as an Ophthalmic Assistant at Hunter Family Vision – Leawood!
Are you someone who loves connecting with people and providing exceptional care? If you're passionate about delivering best-in-class patient experiences, we’d love for you to join our growing team as an Ophthalmic Assistant at Hunter Family Vision in Leawood, KS!
What We're Looking For :
Ophthalmic Assistant experience is a plus, but not required — we’ll train the right person.
Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-focused approach.
A positive, detail-oriented team player who is friendly and dependable.
A strong work ethic and dedication to delivering top-notch patient care.
What We Offer :
Flexible Work Week : Enjoy a 4.5-day schedule, including a half-day on Fridays. One office day runs from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Supportive Culture : Be part of a close-knit, encouraging team that values your work-life balance.
Competitive Pay : $16.00 - $18.00 per hour, with flexibility for experience.
Growth Opportunities : Advance your career as an Ophthalmic Assistant in a practice committed to long-term development.
Benefits :
401(k) matching
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Flexible scheduling
Employee discounts
Paid training
Waiting periods may apply; full-time employees only.)
If you're ready to build a rewarding career as an Ophthalmic Assistant and be part of a team that makes a difference, apply today at Hunter Family Vision – Leawood!
Responsibilities
Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner.
Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results.
Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program.
Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses.
Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.
Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.
Assist other members of the team when needed and available.
Required Skills
High School Diploma or GED
1-3 years prior Ophthalmic Assistant experience preferred
Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask
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