Part-Time Optician - Los Angeles, CA

Comprehensive Mobile Care; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) seeks a bi-lingual Optician / Medical Assistant to support senior outpatient clinics across Los Angeles County. This part-time role offers meaningful vision care to seniors and underserved communities in a mission-driven healthcare setting.

You’ll assist the optometrist with intake, screenings, eyewear fittings, portable equipment, and documentation, with no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Optician or Optometric Technician experience preferred.
• Medical assisting experience is a plus.
• Experience serving geriatric or senior populations preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA and infection control standards.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment (25–50 lbs).
• Able to pass a federal background check and drug screening.
• Professional, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Heart for serving seniors and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the optometrist with patient intake, visual screenings, and basic diagnostic testing.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, including bi-lingual communication.
• Assist with eyewear selection, adjustments, fittings, and basic repairs.
• Set up, break down, and maintain portable optometry equipment.
• Follow sterilization, safety, and infection control protocols.
• Complete basic documentation, charting, and administrative tasks.
• Represent CMC with professionalism, compassion, and reliability.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Patient care

Job description

Compensation: $25-$27per hour + mileage reimbursement

Position Type: Part-Time

About The Opportunity

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is seeking a bi-lingual Optician / Medical Assistant to support senior outpatient clinics across Los Angeles County.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone compassionate, reliable, and ready to step away from the traditional retail optical environment. You’ll help bring quality vision care directly to seniors and underserved communities in a structured, mission-driven healthcare setting.

Why This Role Is Different

At CMC, your work has a direct impact. You’ll support optometry care in senior-focused outpatient clinics, helping patients who may have limited access to essential vision services.

This is not a high-volume retail model. We prioritize:

Quality over quantity

Strong support for providers and clinical teams

There are also opportunities to cross-train in additional specialties such as audiology and podiatry (excluding dental).

What You’ll Do

Assist the optometrist with patient intake, visual screenings, and basic diagnostic testing

Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, including bi-lingual communication

Assist with eyewear selection, adjustments, fittings, and basic repairs

Set up, break down, and maintain portable optometry equipment

Follow sterilization, safety, and infection control protocols

Complete basic documentation, charting, and administrative tasks

Represent CMC with professionalism, compassion, and reliability

Qualifications

2+ years of experience as an Optician or Optometric Technician preferred

Medical Assisting experience is a plus

Experience serving geriatric or senior populations preferred

Strong understanding of OSHA and infection control standards

Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required

Able to lift and transport equipment (typically 25-50 lbs)

Must be able to pass a federal background check and drug screening

Professional, punctual, and able to work independently

A heart for serving seniors and underserved communities

Primary Clinic Locations

You will rotate between established senior outpatient clinics acrossLos Angeles County & Surrounding Cities:

Reseda

Carson

Long Beach

North Hollywood

Rosemead

Glendale

Downey

What You’ll Get

Competitive hourly rate

Consistent schedule with no nights or weekends

Independence, variety, and meaningful patient impact

The fulfillment of helping bring essential care directly to those who need it most