Medical Assistant

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Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)

Sabates Eye Centers

5811 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64154 (Northland office)

Travel required to other offices within about a 45‑minute radius. Mileage reimbursement provided.

• Full Benefits Package – Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Eyecare Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Discounts

• Full Time
• Open Monday – Friday 8am‑5pm;
  Leawood office Saturday 8am‑12pm
• Flexible for early or late shifts as needed

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Favorable background check result
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Enthusiasm to learn and grow

• Facilitate patient flow
• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
• Verify medical and vision insurances
• Communicate effectively with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries via phone, email, and in‑person requests

As an Ophthalmic Technician, you are a vital asset to an ophthalmologist, assisting in delivering excellent patient care. You will handle a broad range of duties and use equipment for initial testing to prepare patients for examination.

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly, and thank them upon departure
• Practice urgency regarding patient time, doctor’s time, and schedules
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA
• Verify patient information through interview
• Record medical history, current medications, and visit purpose
• Enter all data in the patient’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Observe patient’s eyes for pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Perform diagnostic tests: dilation, refraction, intra‑ocular pressure, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor, and topography
• Demonstrate knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications
• Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by manager

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Adaptability and acceptance of change
• Positive work environment through teamwork and patient focus
• Professional interaction with all employee levels
• Commitment to work over 40 hours when necessary
• Reliable transportation for multiple work locations with minimal notice

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred but not required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

This role requires frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 lbs is essential. Strong fine motor skills and hand use are required for constant grasping, writing/typing, and technology use. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment—are required 100% of the time.

Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227‑2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

Eye Care Partners is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.