Optometric Technician (minimum 1 year optical experience)- Full Time - Newark, NJ - Join us and see the smiles on children's faces when they see clearly for the first time! (NJ-21, Newark, NJ, USA)

About the role

Vision To Learn is the largest school-based vision care nonprofit in the country. We provide 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. We have provided over 3.5 million vision screenings, 690,000 eye exams and 570,000 new, prescription glasses in the last decade.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned inside lane eye exams operation.
• Oversee assigned mobile and/or inside lane eye clinic operation.
• Maintain optimal professional standards.
• Pre-test children before seeing the optometrist.
• Pretesting includes (but is not limited to) chief complaint, patient and family medical history, familiarity with auto-refractor, auto-lensometer, pupillometer, and fundus photography.
• Aid patients with frame selections to ensure optimal fit and patient satisfaction.
• Conduct vision screenings using a Welch Allyn Spot Check Vision Screener.
• Complete and prepare daily reports, and meet deadlines.
• Make follow-up calls to patient caregivers for feedback.
• Study and follow Vision To Learn health and safety protocols.
• HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Optometric experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required, with a good driving record and familiarity with greater Newark 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 CMS background checks and drug test.
• Experience using Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word; Prior optometric EHR/EMR charting experience, and ability to quickly learn project management systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish written/verbal communication skills a plus.

Benefits

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