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 300 cities throughout areas of California, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Since our inception, Vision To Learn has made over 5,900 school visits, examined over 150,000 students and provided over 120,000 children with free glasses. Vision To Learn partners with school districts to provide eye exams to children in low-income communities. Vision To Learn partners with school districts to provide eye exams to children in low-income communities with unmet needs for glasses. Our mobile eye clinics arrive at the school on a pre-scheduled date. We see an average of 25 students daily on our mobile clinic.
Successful candidates will have a proven track record for success, 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. Competitive salary 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 is seeking qualified candidate for an Optometrist licensed to practice in California, 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 Los Angeles.
- 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.
Seasonal Screening Optician
Position Description
Seasonal position working from September through June. This position will be 5 days/week and will include travel throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Key position responsibilities:
- Conduct screening exams with spot check device and maintain the highest possible professional standards in providing screening services to our patients
- Set up the screening examination room and ensure that all patient workflow and administrative paperwork is completed
Qualifications
- Working Optician
- Valid Class D driver license required, with good driving record and familiarity with Los Angeles; driving transcript must be provided
- Successful track record of working with children and school administrators
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Must pass Department of Justice background check (LiveScan) and drug test
- Experienced using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word; EMR systems experience a plus
- Spanish or other language skills a plus
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 Charlotte, NC
Dispensing Optician
Position Description
Vision to Learn is seeking a qualified candidate for an ABO North Carolina Licensed Optician. This position will be part-time 3 days/week beginning in January 2019.
Key Position Responsibilities
- Oversee operation of a mobile eye clinic. Maintain the highest possible professional standards in driving performance, and customer service to the patients while on board the vehicle. Responsible for safe transportation of the vehicle to predetermined site visits and return to secure parking facility
- Set up the clinic, monitor inventory, and ensure that all patient and administrative paperwork facilitates an efficient workflow
- Conduct pre-testing for eye examinations and maintain the highest possible professional standard
- Measure, fit and adapt frames for patients according to written optical prescriptions. Assist patients with selecting frames and measure patients for size of eyeglasses. Coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription
- Dispense glasses to patients at schools
- Prepare daily reports
- Follow-up calls with patient and/or patient families for feedbacks
- Load, secure, inspect and fuel vehicle before and as necessary during the course of the shift
- Keep vehicle and internal work area within vehicle organized and clean for safety and efficiency
- Conduct vision screenings
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and to exert well-paced mobility for an 8-hour shift including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Qualifications
- Optician Diploma, North Carolina Optician License, ABO certification
- Valid driver license required, with good driving record and familiarity with greater Charlotte, NC geography; driving transcript and working personal vehicle must be provided
- Successful track record of working with children and school administrators
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Must pass Department of Justice background check (LiveScan) and drug test
- Experienced using Microsoft Office – outlook, excel, word, EMR systems experience a plus
- Spanish or other language skills a plus
Current Openings in Pittsburgh, PA
Optometrist
Position Description
Vision To Learn is seeking a qualified candidate for an Optometrist licensed to practice in Pennsylvania to work part time beginning in October, 2018. This position would be up to 4 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
- Make referral follow up calls
Qualifications
- As the position will work on a mobile clinic, must be flexible to commute throughout the greater Pittsburgh area
- 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
