Optician

OpticianVision To Learn seeks compassionate, mission-driven opticians who want to make a tangible impact on children's lives. As part of a mobile clinical team, you'll provide high-quality eye screenings and help deliver glasses to students in underserved communities—removing vision barriers that affect learning and long-term opportunities. If you're motivated by service, inspired by teamwork, and excited to practice opticianry in a meaningful, community-focused setting, Vision To Learn offers a rewarding way to use your skills to change lives.Vision To Learn is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses to K–12 students in underserved communities across the U.S. at no cost to them or their families. Using mobile vision clinics—optometric exam rooms on wheels—we bring essential eye care directly to schools and community centers so every child can see clearly and learn confidently.Since 2012, Vision To Learn has provided more than 3.8 million vision screenings, 800,000 eye exams, and 650,000 pairs of glasses to children in need across the nation. Our mission is simple: if you can't see, you can't learn.We are friendly, high energy, knowledgeable, and quality-oriented professionals committed to Vision To Learn's mission. We approach our work with a value system of service excellence, empathy, integrity, open communication, empowerment, and an eagerness to help the communities we serve.We are looking for an Optician like you to join our team with a positive, proactive attitude, and commitment to our mission.Vision To Learn is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Iowa Optician. Work hours are Monday thru Friday with 2-3 Saturdays per year. The Optician will primarily work during school hours.Key position responsibilities include:Oversee assigned mobile eye clinic operationConduct eye exam pre-tests, maintain optimal professional standardsTake measurements, fit and adjust frames for patients according to written optical prescriptionsAssist patients with frame selections to ensure optimal fit and patient satisfactionComplete and prepare daily reports, and meet deadlinesMake follow-up calls to patient caregivers for feedbackConduct vision screenings using a Welch Allyn Spot Check Vision ScreenerDispense glasses to large group of student patientsStudy and follow Vision To Learn health and safety protocolsClinic responsibilities:Maintain optimal driver safety standards when driving, parking, and using the vehicleSetup the clinic, monitor and replenish inventory, and ensure all patient and administrative paperwork facilitates an efficient workflow each workdayLoad, secure, inspect and fuel vehicle as necessaryKeep vehicle and internal work areas clean and organized at all timesAdditional responsibilities as needed:Ability to display exceptional interpersonal skills when interacting with children, site contacts, patient families, and in all internal/external work interactionsDesire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have technical skillsDesire to be cross trained to expand your skillsetSelf-starter who is confident to implement Vision To Learn protocols and embrace a remote setting with limited supervisionExcellent organizational and prioritization skillsStrong interpersonal and written communication skillsAble to lift up to 20 lbs. and to exert well-paced mobility for an 8-hour shift including standing, walking, bending and squattingQualifications:Optician Diploma; Optician Certification (COA, COT, NCLE, and ABO) preferred but not requiredValid driver's license required, with a good driving record and familiarity with greater Iowa area geography and with phone GPS; driving transcript must be providedSuccessful track record of working with children and diverse types of peopleMust pass company and applicable background checks and drug testExperience using Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word; ability to quickly learn EHR reporting, and project management systems is a plusSpanish skills a plusSuccessful candidates will have a proven track record for patient care, with positive, proactive attitudes who are dedicated to our mission. Vision To Learn is a rapidly growing organization and team players are critical to our collective success.Vision To Learn is committed to a diverse staff and to a culture that holds equity as a value and a priority. VTL welcomes applicants who bring a variety of perspectives, experiences, and competencies. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ persons are strongly encouraged to apply. VTL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.As a direct healthcare provider and to protect the health and well-being of our employees, VTL has implemented best practices for ensuring a clean and safe work environment. Employees will be asked to pass a Department of Justice background check/fingerprinting (LiveScan), child abuse history clearance, TB, and drug test.Benefits:Health InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time Off401(k)Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending AccountDental Insurance