Optician
$49,920–$58,240 year
On-sitePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$49,920–$58,240 yearSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Oversee assigned inside lane eye exam operations and mobile clinic duties, conducting pre-tests, fitting frames, and dispensing glasses to student patients. Transport equipment to schools and community organizations, setup clinic operations, manage inventory, and complete daily reports. Maintain driver safety standards while commuting and ensure all work areas remain clean and organized. Make follow-up calls to patient caregivers and adhere to Vision To Learn health and safety protocols. Work Monday through Friday with 2-3 Saturdays per year during school hours.
Required Qualifications
- Optician Diploma
- Valid driver's license
- Good driving record
- Familiarity with greater Philadelphia area geography, including Philadelphia, Delaware, and Chester counties
- Familiarity with phone GPS
- Successful track record of working with children and diverse types of people
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for an 8-hour shift including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Must pass company and applicable background checks and drug test
- Must pass a Department of Justice background check/fingerprinting (LiveScan)
- Child abuse history clearance
- TB clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Optician Certification (COA, COT, NCLE, and ABO)
- Experience using Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word
- Ability to quickly learn EHR reporting, and project management systems
- Spanish skills
- Proven track record for patient care
- Positive, proactive attitudes
- Dedication to the mission
- Team player mindset
- 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
- Technical skills
- Desire to be cross trained to expand your skillset
- 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
- Compassionate, mission-driven mindset
- Motivated by service
- Inspired by teamwork
- Excited to practice opticianry in a meaningful, community-focused setting
- Positive attitude
- Proactive attitude
- Commitment to the mission
- Friendly, high energy, knowledgeable, and quality-oriented professional mindset
- Value system of service excellence, empathy, integrity, open communication, empowerment, and an eagerness to help the communities we serve
- Positive attitude
- Proactive attitude
- Commitment to the mission
- Team player mindset
- Diverse staff perspective
- Equity as a value and a priority
- Variety of perspectives, experiences, and competencies
- People of color perspective
- Women perspective
- People with disabilities perspective
- LGBTQIA+ persons perspective
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