Optician

Vision to Learn•Southfield, MI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Vision To Learn seeks a full-time Optician to join its mobile clinical team in Detroit, Michigan. The organization is a nonprofit that provides vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses at no cost to K–12 students in underserved communities. The Optician helps deliver eye care to students at schools and community centers, supporting the organization’s mission to remove vision barriers to learning. The Optician works primarily during school hours, Monday through Friday, with 2–3 Saturdays per year. The role includes operating an assigned mobile eye clinic, conducting screening and exam-related tasks, assisting patients with glasses, and maintaining the clinic vehicle and work areas. Candidates should be service-oriented, organized, comfortable working with children and diverse communities, and able to work in a remote setting with limited supervision. Compensation is $21–$26 per hour.

Requirements

Optician diploma.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and familiarity with the geography of the greater Detroit area and phone GPS; driving transcript must be provided.
Successful track record working with children and diverse types of people.
Ability to pass company and applicable background checks and drug test.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Exceptional interpersonal skills when interacting with children, site contacts, patient families, and internal and external work contacts.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and use technical skills.
Self-starter able to implement protocols and work in a remote setting with limited supervision.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and sustain mobility during an 8-hour shift, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting.
Commitment to patient care and a positive, proactive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Optician certification (COA, COT, NCLE, or ABO).
Ability to quickly learn EHR reporting and project management systems.
Spanish-language skills.
Desire to cross-train and expand skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee the operation of an assigned mobile eye clinic.
Conduct eye exam pre-tests and maintain professional standards.
Take measurements and fit and adjust frames according to written optical prescriptions.
Help patients select frames to ensure proper fit and satisfaction.
Complete and prepare daily reports and meet deadlines.
Make follow-up calls to patient caregivers to gather feedback.
Conduct vision screenings using a Welch Allyn Spot Check Vision Screener.
Dispense glasses to groups of student patients.
Follow Vision To Learn health and safety protocols.
Drive, park, and use the vehicle according to driver safety standards.
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 needed.
Keep the vehicle and internal work areas clean and organized.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.