Optician

Vision-to-Learn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision To Learn is seeking a Philadelphia-based Optician to join our mobile clinical team. You will perform eye screenings, measure and fit frames, dispense glasses, and support school-based clinics serving underserved communities.

We value compassionate, proactive professionals who can work with children and families, adhere to health protocols, and help expand access to eyewear. This role requires driving to schools and community centers in the greater Philadelphia area.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for patients and strong service orientation.
• Must pass background checks and drug test.
• Valid driver's license and familiarity with Philadelphia area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inside lane eye exams operation with licensed optometrist.
• Oversee mobile eye clinic operation.
• Take measurements, fit frames, and dispense glasses.
• Conduct vision screenings using standard equipment.
• Maintain clinic setup and inventory; manage reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Patient care

Self-starter

Physical stamina

Education

Optician Diploma

Optician Certification (COA, COT, NCLE, ABO) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Project management software

Job description

Vision To Learn seeks compassionate, mission-driven opticians who want to make a tangible impact on children’s lives. As part of a mobile clinical team, you’ll provide high-quality eye screenings and help deliver glasses to students in underserved communities—removing vision barriers that affect learning and long-term opportunities. If you’re motivated by service, inspired by teamwork, and excited to practice opticianry in a meaningful, community-focused setting, Vision To Learn offers a rewarding way to use your skills to change lives.

For more information about career opportunities and to see the impact of our work, please visit our website www.visiontolearn.org

Vision To Learn is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) 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. Using mobile vision clinics—optometric exam rooms on wheels—we bring essential eye care directly to schools and community centers so every child can see clearly and learn confidently.

Since 2012, Vision To Learn has provided more than 3.8 million vision screenings, 800,000 eye exams, and 650,000 pairs of glasses to children in need across the nation. Our mission is simple: if you can’t see, you can’t learn.

Who We Are

We are friendly, high energy, knowledgeable, and quality-oriented professionals committed to Vision To Learn’s mission. We approach our work with a value system of service excellence, empathy, integrity, open communication, empowerment, and an eagerness to help the communities we serve.

We are looking for an Optician like you to join our team with a positive, proactive attitude, and commitment to our mission.

Position Description

Vision To Learn is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Philadelphia, PA Optician. Work hours are Monday thru Friday with 2-3 Saturdays per year. The Optician will primarily work during school hours.

Key position responsibilities include

• Oversee assigned inside lane eye exams operation. An inside lane is an interior eye exam operation with portable optometric equipment inside of a school or community building with a licensed optometrist. The inside lane may transition to a mobile clinic operation in the future.
• Oversee assigned mobile eye clinic operation
• Take measurements, fit and adjust frames for patients according to written optical prescriptions
• 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

Clinic Responsibilities

• 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
• Transport inside lane eye exam equipment in personal vehicle to and from schools and community organizations.
• Setup and breakdown the inside lane operation, monitor and replenish inventory, and ensure all patient and administrative paperwork facilitates an efficient workflow each workday.
• Maintain optimal driving when commuting to and from school and community organizations, in particular with inside lane eye exam equipment.
• Keep the inside lane operation work areas clean and organized at all times.
• Operate mobile clinic as needed.

Additional responsibilities as needed

Who You Are

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

Qualifications

• 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 greater Philadelphia area geography, including Philadelphia, Delaware, and Chester counties, 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
• Experience using Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word; ability to quickly learn EHR reporting, and project management systems is a plus
• Spanish skills a plus

Successful candidates will have a proven track record for patient care, 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.

Vision To Learn is committed to a diverse staff and to a culture that holds equity as a value and a priority. VTL welcomes applicants who bring a variety of perspectives, experiences, and competencies. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ persons are strongly encouraged to apply. VTL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.

As a direct healthcare provider and to protect the health and well‑being of our employees, VTL has implemented best practices for ensuring a clean and safe work environment. Employees will be asked to pass a Department of Justice background check/fingerprinting (LiveScan), child abuse history clearance, TB, and drug test.