Licensed Dispensing Optician

Licensed Optician– Full Time – Stamford, ConnecticutCompensation: $32-$38/HRJob Title: OpticianEmployment type: Full Time + benefitsVision 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.About Vision To LearnVision To Learn is the largest school-based vision care nonprofit in the country. VTL exists to address one basic premise – if you can't see, you can't learn. Vision To Learn provides eye exams and glasses to students in underserved communities at no cost to the students or their families to help them succeed in school and in life. Founded in Los Angeles in 2012, Vision To Learn has since expanded to schools across the country. Vision care is critical as 80% of all learning during a child's first 12 years is visual, we work to solve the problem of lack of access by partnering with school districts to provide eye exams and glasses at no charge to families. We have provided over 3.6 million vision screenings, 730,000 eye exams and 600,000 new, prescription glasses in the last decade.Position DescriptionVision To Learn is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Connecticut Licensed Optician. Work hours are Monday thru Friday with 2-3 Saturdays per year. The Optician will primarily work during school hours. This position will start in August 2026.Key position responsibilities includeOversee assigned inside lane eye exams operation. An inside lane is an interior eye exam operation with portable optometric equipment inside of a school or community building with a licensed optometrist. The inside lane may transition to a mobile clinic operation in the futureOversee 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 ScreenerTravel, as needed, to our office in Rocky Hill to pick up glasses for dispensingDispense glasses to large group of student patientsStudy and follow Vision To Learn health and safety protocolsClinic ResponsibilitiesMaintain 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 timesInside Lane ResponsibilitiesTransport inside lane eye exam equipment in personal vehicle to and from schools and community organizations.Setup and breakdown the inside lane operation, monitor and replenish inventory, and ensure all patient and administrative paperwork facilitates an efficient workflow each workday.Maintain optimal driving when commuting to and from school and community organizations, in particular with inside lane eye exam equipment.Keep the inside lane operation work areas clean and organized at all times.Operate mobile clinic as needed.Additional responsibilities as neededWho You AreAbility 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 30 lbs. and to exert well-paced mobility for an 8-hour shift including standing, walking, bending and squattingQualificationsOptician Diploma; Connecticut Optician Certification (COA, COT, NCLE, and ABO) requiredValid driver's license required, with a good driving record and familiarity with greater Stamford 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 CMS 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.BenefitsHealth InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time Off401(k)Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending AccountDental Insurance