Optician

About the role

Vision To Learn is a nonprofit 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. The Optician will work during school hours and will start in December.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned mobile eye clinic operation
• Conduct eye exam pre-tests, maintain optimal professional standards
• Take measurements, fit and adjust frames for patients according to written optical prescriptions
• Absorb and assist patients with frame selections to ensure optimal fit and patient 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 large group of student patients
• Study and follow Vision To Learn health and safety protocols
• May include roll on-roll off lane eye exams
• Maintain optimal driver safety standards when driving, parking, and using the vehicle
• Setup the clinic, monitor and replenish inventory, and ensure all patient and administrative paperwork facilitates an efficient workflow each workday
• Load, secure, inspect and fuel vehicle as necessary
• Keep vehicle and internal work areas clean and organized at all times
• As necessary, setup and breakdown the inside lane operation

Requirements

• Optician Diploma; Optician Certification (COA, COT, NCLE, and ABO) preferred, but not required
• Valid driver's license required, with a good driving record and familiarity with Klamath Falls area geography and with phone GPS; driving transcript must be provided
• Successful track record of working with children and diverse types of people
• Must pass company and applicable background checks and drug test

Qualifications

• Ability to display exceptional interpersonal skills when interacting with children, site contacts, patient families, and in all internal/external work interactions
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have technical skills
• Self-starter who is confident to implement Vision To Learn protocols and embrace a remote setting with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. and to exert well-paced mobility for an 8-hour shift including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and to exert well-paced mobility for an 8-hour shift including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and to exert well-paced mobility for an 8-hour shift including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance