Optician

Vision to Learn•Alhambra, CA

18d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Vision To Learn is seeking a full-time Optician for the Los Angeles area to join a mobile clinical team providing vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses to K–12 students in underserved communities. The role primarily serves Los Angeles County and requires some travel to Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Work is primarily during school hours, Monday through Friday, with 2–3 Saturdays per year. The Optician oversees assigned mobile eye clinic operations, supports patients through pre-testing, measurements, frame selection, fitting and adjustments, and helps ensure quality care and patient satisfaction. The role also involves screenings, reporting, caregiver follow-up, and dispensing glasses to groups of students if ABO certified. Clinic duties include driving and maintaining the mobile clinic, setting it up, managing inventory and paperwork, and keeping the vehicle and work areas clean and organized. The successful candidate is proactive, organized, comfortable working with children and diverse communities, and able to work independently in a remote setting while following Vision To Learn protocols.

Requirements

Optician Diploma.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide a driving transcript.
Familiarity with greater Los Angeles area geography and phone GPS.
Ability to travel to Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
Successful track record of working with children and diverse types of people.
Ability to pass company and applicable background checks and drug test; required clearances also include Department of Justice background check/fingerprinting (LiveScan), child abuse history clearance, and TB testing.
Microsoft Office experience, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to display exceptional interpersonal skills with children, site contacts, patient families, and colleagues.
Ability and desire 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.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and sustain mobility for an 8-hour shift, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting.

Nice To Haves

California optician certification (COA, COT, NCLE, or ABO); preferred but not required.
ABO certification, for dispensing glasses to large groups of student patients.
Ability to quickly learn EHR reporting and project management systems.
Spanish skills.
Desire to be cross-trained and expand skillset.

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned mobile eye clinic operations.
Conduct eye exam pre-tests while maintaining professional standards.
Take measurements and fit and adjust frames according to written optical prescriptions.
Assist patients with frame selections to support optimal fit and 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.
Study and follow Vision To Learn health and safety protocols.
Maintain safe driving, parking, and vehicle-use practices.
Set up the clinic, monitor and replenish inventory, and ensure paperwork supports 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.