About Vision To Learn
Vision To Learn is a non-profit organization that provides free eye exams and free glasses to students in low-income communities to give them every chance to succeed in school and in life. The program was founded in Los Angeles in 2012 and has since expanded to schools in over 180 cities throughout areas of California, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Virginia, Georgia, and New Jersey.
Since our inception, Vision To Learn has made examined over 100,000 students and provided over 92,000 children with free glasses. Vision To Learn partners with school districts to provide eye exams to children in low-income communities with unmet needs for glasses. Our mobile eye clinics arrive at the school on a pre-scheduled date. We see an average of 25 students daily on our mobile clinic.
For job description, please see below:
- Provide primary vision evaluations (check VA’s, assess binocular vision, perform a full refraction and prescribe appropriate correction, assess ocular health).
- Prescribe vision devices, tests the patient on all applicable equipment to determine the most suitable for his/her condition, and instruct patient in the proper use of it.
- Must be comfortable with computers as we use Electronic Health Records.
- Must be willing to commute.
Key position responsibilities:
- Provide primary vision evaluations: check VA’s, assess binocular vision, perform a full refraction prescribe appropriate correction, and assess ocular health
- Prescribe vision devices, tests patient on all applicable equipment to determine the most suitable for his/her condition, and instruct patient in the proper use of it
- Confirm that patient diagnosis is properly documented in the internal systems
Qualifications
- As the position will work on a mobile clinic, must be flexible to commute throughout Los Angeles, California.
- Successful track record of working with children
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Must pass Department of Justice background check (LiveScan) and drug test
- Experienced using EMR systems. Microsoft Office experience as plus
- Spanish-speaking or other foreign languages a plus
Successful candidates will have a proven track record for success, 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. For more information please visit www.visiontolearn.org.
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