Optician - Mobile Eye Clinic for Students in Columbus

Vision To Learn; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Vision To Learn is seeking a qualified Ohio Optician to join our mobile clinic on a full‑time basis. Work hours are Monday through Friday with 2–3 Saturdays per year, and duties align with school hours to serve K–12 students.

You will oversee the mobile clinic, take measurements, fit frames, assist with selections, and dispense glasses when licensed. You’ll also perform vision screenings and ensure strict safety and protocol compliance in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Optician Diploma; Optician Certification in Ohio (COA, COT, NCLE, and ABO) strongly encouraged; optician/optical technician experience required
• Valid driver's license required, with a good driving record and familiarity with greater Columbus, Ohio 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 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

Responsibilities

• 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, if optician is licensed
• Study and follow Vision To Learn health and safety protocols
• 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
• 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 20 lbs. and to exert well‑paced mobility for an 8‑hour shift including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Mission-driven

Technical proficiency

Education

Optician Diploma, Ohio certification (COA/COT/NCLE/ABO)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Vision To Learn is seeking a qualified Ohio Optician to join our mobile clinic on a full‑time basis. Work hours are Monday through Friday with 2–3 Saturdays per year, and duties align with school hours to serve K–12 students.

You will oversee the mobile clinic, take measurements, fit frames, assist with selections, and dispense glasses when licensed. You’ll also perform vision screenings and ensure strict safety and protocol compliance in a community setting.