Vision to Learn
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Salary
$25 - $30 / HOUR
The Optometric Technician will oversee assigned inside lane eye exams, pre-test children using specialized equipment, and assist patients with frame selections to ensure satisfaction. Responsibilities also include setting up and maintaining clinic operations, monitoring inventory, and completing necessary daily reports.
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license with a good record and familiarity with the Newark area geography, and must pass required background checks and drug tests. Optometric experience is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
Position Title: OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN Location: Newark, New Jersey Employment Type: Full-Time + benefits
Compensation: $25-$30/HR
Vision To Learn seeks compassionate, mission-driven optometric technicians 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 and inspired by teamwork to work in a meaningful, community-focused setting, Vision To Learn offers a rewarding way to use your skills to change lives.
For more information about Vision To Learn and to see the impact of our work, please visit our website.
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 3.6 million vision screenings, 730,000 eye exams, and 600,000 pairs of glasses to children in need across the nation. Our mission is simple: if you can’t see, you can’t learn.
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 Optometric Technician like you to join our team with a positive, proactive attitude, and commitment to our mission.
Vision To Learn is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a full –time New Jersey Optometric Technician. Work hours are Monday thru Friday with 2-3 Saturdays per year. The Optometric Technician will primarily work during school hours.
Key position responsibilities include
Additional responsibilities as needed
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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
Paid Time Off: 401(k)
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