Per-Diem Licensed Optician – Mobile Community Vision Care

Primecare Benefits Inc. • Whitney, NV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Together is seeking a bilingual, Nevada-licensed Optician to support community-based vision care for underserved populations throughout Clark County. As part of a public-private partnership, the program brings free eye exams and prescription glasses to schools, community centers, libraries, and other locations where access to care is limited. The program offers more than 300 styles of glasses.

This role combines optical dispensing with public health outreach in a fast-paced environment, working alongside optometrists and support staff to help patients access needed eyewear. It is an independent contractor position with flexible, event-based per-diem scheduling, typically one to five days per month, and opportunities for additional assignments as the program expands.

Requirements

• Active Nevada Dispensing Optician license in good standing.
• At least three years of optical dispensing experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong attention to detail and good patient rapport.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, community-based settings.
• Reliable transportation, adaptability, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mobile clinics, community health, or outreach.
• Experience serving diverse or underserved populations.
• Experience with electronic health records and optical ordering systems.

Responsibilities

• Fit and dispense eyewear based on optometrist prescriptions.
• Adjust and repair frames on site.
• Educate patients and guide frame and lens selection.
• Verify prescriptions, measurements, orders, and documentation.
• Coordinate with optometrists and support staff.
• Help with event setup and patient flow.
• Check in eyeglasses to verify prescriptions.
• Dispense eyeglasses.

Benefits

• Competitive per-diem rate.
• Flexible, event-based scheduling, typically one to five days per month.
• Opportunities for additional assignments as the program expands.
• Care-first, community-focused work.
• No sales pressure.
• Well-run mobile operations.
• Respect for your time and expertise.

What This Job Offers

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