About Vision To Learn
Vision To Learn is a non-profit organization that provides free eye exams and free glasses to students in low-income communities to give them every chance to succeed in school and in life. The program was founded in Los Angeles in 2012, and has since expanded to schools in over 325 cities throughout areas of California, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Our opticians and optometrists provide eye exams and glasses to students by bringing Vision To Learn mobile eye clinics to schools, community programs, and kids’ sports clinics, where we see an average of 25 students per visit. Since our inception, Vision To Learn has made over 8,300 school visits, examined over 180,000 students and provided over 145,000 children with free glasses.
Top candidates will have a proven track record for success, along with a positive, proactive attitude. Dedication to our mission is critical. Vision To Learn is a rapidly growing organization and team players are critical to our collective success.
Make a difference in the lives of children in your community! Competitive salary is based on experience.
For all positions below, please email resume and cover letter to careers@visiontolearn.org.
Southern California
Current Openings in Los Angeles, CA
Optometrist
Position Description
Vision To Learn seeks a qualified candidate to work part-time as an optometrist licensed to practice in California. This position requires up to four days of work per week and could start immediately. Download Position Details.
Key position responsibilities:
- Provide primary vision evaluations, which includes checking visual acuity; assessing binocular vision; performing a full refraction and prescribing appropriate correction; and assessing ocular health.
- Prescribe vision devices, test patient on all applicable equipment to determine the most suitable for his/her condition, and inform the patient on the proper use of the device.
- Confirm that the patient’s diagnosis is properly documented in the internal systems.
Qualifications
- Position requires work to take place in a mobile clinic; candidate must be able to commute to schools throughout greater Los Angeles area.
- Successful record of working with children.
- Good organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experiencee using EMR systems, and Microsoft Office experience a plus.
- Must pass Department of Justice background check (LiveScan) and drug test.
Current Openings in Honolulu, Hawaii
Optometrist
Position Description
Vision To Learn seeks a qualified candidate to work part-time as an optometrist licensed to practice in Hawaii. This position requires up to four days of work per week and could start immediately. Competitive compensation and flexible schedule. Download Position Details.
Key Position Responsibilities
- Provide primary vision evaluations, which includes checking visual acuity; assessing binocular vision; performing a full refraction and prescribing appropriate correction; and assessing ocular health.
- Prescribe vision devices, test patient on all applicable equipment to determine the most suitable for his/her condition, and inform the patient on the proper use of the device.
- Confirm that the patient’s diagnosis is properly documented in the internal systems.
Qualifications
- Position requires work to take place in a mobile clinic; candidate must be able to commute to schools throughout Oahu.
- Successful record of working with children.
- Good organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experiencee using EMR systems, and Microsoft Office experience a plus.
- Must pass Department of Justice background check (LiveScan) and drug test.
Current Openings in Jackson, MS
Optometrist
Position Description
Vision To Learn is seeking qualified candidate for an Optometrist licensed to practice in Mississippi, to work part-time, or full-time, beginning ASAP. This position would be up to 5 days/week.
Key position responsibilities:
- Provide primary vision evaluations: check VA’s, assess binocular vision, perform a full refraction and prescribe appropriate correction, and assess ocular health.
- Prescribe vision devices, tests patient on all applicable equipment to determine the most suitable for his/her condition, and instruct patient in the proper use of it.
- Confirm that patient diagnosis is properly documented in the internal systems.
Qualifications
- As the position will work on a mobile clinic, must be flexible to commute throughout Jackson, MS.
- Successful track record of working with children.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Must pass Department of Justice background check (LiveScan) and drug test.
- Experienced using EMR systems. Microsoft Office experience a plus.
Current Openings in Pittsburgh, PA
Optometrist
Position Description
Vision To Learn seeks a qualified candidate to work part-time as an optometrist licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. This position requires up to three days of work per week and could start
immediately. Competitive compensation and flexible. Download Position Details.
Key Position Responsibilities
- Provide primary vision evaluations, which includes checking visual acuity; assessing binocular vision; performing a full refraction and prescribing appropriate correction; and assessing ocular health.
- Prescribe vision devices, test patient on all applicable equipment to determine the most suitable for his/her condition, and inform the patient on the proper use of the device.
- Confirm the patient’s diagnosis is properly documented in the internal systems.
Qualifications
- Position requires work to take place in a mobile clinic; candidate must be able to commute to schools throughout greater Pittsburgh area.
- Successful record of working with children.
- Good organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experienced using EMR systems, and Microsoft Office experience a plus.
- Must pass Department of Justice background check (LiveScan) and drug test.
