Optician - Full time - Optician

Vision 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 communitiesremoving 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 K12 students in underserved communities across the U.Using mobile vision clinicsoptometric exam rooms on wheelswe 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. 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.

Vision To Learn is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Dallas Optician. Work hours are Monday thru Friday with 2-3 Saturdays per year. The Optician will primarily work during school hours.

Oversee assigned mobile eye clinic operation

Study and follow Vision To Learn health and safety protocols

Clinic Responsibilities

Setup the clinic, monitor and replenish inventory, and ensure all patient and administrative paperwork facilitates an efficient workflow each workday

Ability to display exceptional interpersonal skills when interacting with children, site contacts, patient families, and in all internal/external work interactions

Self-starter who is confident to implement Vision To Learn protocols and embrace a remote setting with limited supervision

and to exert well-paced mobility for an 8-hour shift including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Valid driver's license required, with a good driving record and familiarity with greater Dallas County area geography and with phone GPS; Successful track record of working with children and diverse types of people

Experience using Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word; ability to quickly learn EHR reporting, and project management systems is a plus

Spanish skills a plus

Vision To Learn is committed to a diverse staff and to a culture that holds equity as a value and a priority. 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.

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance