What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Optician or Apprentice - Full Time NJ position at Vision To Learn?
Job Overview
Vision To Learn is actively seeking a dedicated and qualified New Jersey Licensed Optician or Apprentice to join our growing team. This full-time position requires a commitment of 35-40 hours per week, working from 8 AM to 4 PM, with no weekend shifts. We are proud to offer comprehensive training for all candidates, ensuring you have the support needed to excel in this role.
Key Responsibilities
At Vision To Learn, we are committed to your professional development. As a rapidly expanding organization, we offer ample opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
Company Culture and Values
Vision To Learn is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that emphasizes equity as a core value. We actively welcome applicants with varied experiences and backgrounds, including people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQIA persons. As a team-oriented organization, we believe that collaboration is essential to our success and the communities we serve.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vision To Learn is actively seeking a dedicated and qualified New Jersey Licensed Optician or Apprentice to join our growing team. This full-time position requires a commitment of 35-40 hours per week, working from 8 AM to 4 PM, with no weekend shifts. We are proud to offer comprehensive training for all candidates, ensuring you have the support needed to excel in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct vision screenings to assess patients' eye health
- Manage the operations of our mobile eye clinic, ensuring efficiency and safety
- Load, secure, inspect, and maintain the vehicle, adhering to safety protocols
- Transport the mobile clinic to various predetermined site visits throughout Northern and Central New Jersey
- Maintain cleanliness and organization within the vehicle and work area for safety and efficiency
- Facilitate patient care by assisting with frame selection and measuring for eyeglasses
- Dispense eyeglasses and prepare necessary administrative reports daily
- Conduct pre-testing procedures for eye examinations and maintain a smooth workflow
- Uphold professional standards in customer service and driving performance
- Licensed New Jersey Optician or Apprentice status
- Valid driver's license with a strong driving record; familiarity with the Newark, NJ Metro area is essential
- Proficient organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word); familiarity with EMR systems is an advantage
- Bilingual skills, including Spanish, are a plus
- Proven experience working with children and collaborating with school administrators is preferred
- Ability to pass a Department of Justice background check (LiveScan), TB screening, and drug test
- Candidates should demonstrate a proactive and successful work history
At Vision To Learn, we are committed to your professional development. As a rapidly expanding organization, we offer ample opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
Company Culture and Values
Vision To Learn is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that emphasizes equity as a core value. We actively welcome applicants with varied experiences and backgrounds, including people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQIA persons. As a team-oriented organization, we believe that collaboration is essential to our success and the communities we serve.
Employment Type: Full-Time
