Licensed Optician

Vision to Learn•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

Vision To Learn is seeking a part-time Hawai’i Licensed Optician to join its mobile clinical team serving students in underserved communities. The organization provides vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses to K–12 students at no cost to them or their families, bringing eye care to schools and community centers through mobile vision clinics. The Optician will oversee assigned mobile clinic operations, assist with pre-testing and patient care, take measurements, fit and adjust frames, help students select frames, and dispense glasses. The role also includes maintaining clinic and vehicle readiness, completing reports and paperwork, making caregiver follow-up calls, and following health, safety, and driver-safety protocols. The position is based in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, and primarily works during school hours, Monday through Friday, with 2–3 Saturdays per year. The position is scheduled to start in January 2027. Candidates should be service-oriented, organized, comfortable working with children and diverse communities, and able to work independently in a mobile setting with limited supervision.

Requirements

Optician diploma or license and optician certification (COA, COT, NCLE, or ABO) required.
At least one year of optician experience required.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, familiarity with greater Oahu geography and phone GPS, and ability to provide a driving transcript.
Successful track record working with children and diverse types of people.
Must pass company and applicable background checks and drug test.
Ability to display exceptional interpersonal skills when interacting with children, site contacts, patient families, and internal and external work contacts.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Able to lift up to 20 lbs. and perform standing, walking, bending, and squatting during an 8-hour shift.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Positive, proactive attitude and commitment to Vision To Learn’s mission.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-language skills.
Ability to quickly learn EHR reporting and project management systems.
Desire to be cross-trained to expand skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee the operation of the assigned mobile eye clinic.
Conduct eye exam pre-tests and maintain optimal professional standards.
Take measurements and fit and adjust frames according to written optical prescriptions.
Assist patients with frame selections to ensure optimal fit and patient satisfaction.
Complete and prepare daily reports and meet deadlines.
Make follow-up calls to patient caregivers for feedback.
Conduct vision screenings using a Welch Allyn Spot Check Vision Screener.
Dispense glasses to large groups of student patients.
Study and follow Vision To Learn health and safety protocols.
Maintain driver safety when driving, parking, and using the vehicle.
Set up the clinic, monitor and replenish inventory, and ensure patient and administrative paperwork supports an efficient daily workflow.
Load, secure, inspect, and fuel the vehicle as necessary.
Keep the vehicle and internal work areas clean and organized.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.