Optician

Vision to Learn•Alhambra, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Vision To Learn is seeking a full-time Optician to work with its mobile clinical team in the Los Angeles area. The role provides eye-care services and glasses to students in underserved communities. Work is primarily during school hours, Monday through Friday, with 2–3 Saturdays per year. The position is based primarily in Los Angeles County and requires some travel to Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Compensation is $21–$25 per hour. The Optician oversees assigned mobile eye-clinic operations, supports patient care and vision screenings, helps patients select and fit frames, and prepares reports and follow-up communications. The role also includes setting up and maintaining the mobile clinic, managing supplies and paperwork, and keeping the vehicle and work areas safe, clean, and organized. Candidates should be service-minded, comfortable working with children and diverse communities, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.

Requirements

Optician diploma.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and familiarity with greater Los Angeles area geography and phone GPS; driving transcript must be provided.
Ability to travel to Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
Successful track record of working with children and diverse types of people.
Must pass company and applicable background checks and drug test.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to interact effectively with children, site contacts, patient families, and internal and external colleagues.
Strong organizational, prioritization, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and learn technical systems.
Self-starter able to implement protocols and work in a remote setting with limited supervision.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and sustain mobility for an 8-hour shift, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting.
Commitment to patient care and the organization's mission.

Nice To Haves

California optician certification, such as COA, COT, NCLE, or ABO.
Spanish language skills.
Ability to quickly learn EHR reporting and project management systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned mobile eye-clinic operation.
Conduct eye exam pre-tests and maintain 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 groups of student patients, if ABO certified.
Maintain driver safety standards when driving, parking, and using the vehicle.
Set up the clinic, monitor and replenish inventory, and ensure patient and administrative paperwork supports an efficient 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.