Optometrist
Company: Vision To Learn
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Join Vision To Learn and make a direct impact in your community
by helping provide vision services to school-aged children in
underserved communities who would otherwise go without access to
care. Competitive pay, flexible schedule, no nights, weekends or
federal holidays. Vision To Learn is the largest school-based
vision care nonprofit in the country. VTL exists to address one
basic premise - if you can't see, you can't learn. Vision To Learn
provides free eye exams and free glasses to students in underserved
communities to help them succeed in school and in life. Founded in
Los Angeles in 2012, Vision To Learn has since expanded to schools
across the country. Vision care is critical as 80% of all learning
during a child's first 12 years is visual, we work to solve the
problem of lack of access by partnering with school districts to
provide eye exams and glasses at no charge to families. We have
provided over 1.5 million vision screening, 300,000 eye exams and
240,000 pairs of eye glasses lifetime. Position Description Vision
To Learn is seeking a qualified candidate for an Optometrist
licensed to practice in Washington D.C. This position would be up
to 5 days/week Monday through Friday. Key position responsibilities
: ---Provide primary vision evaluations: check VA's, assess
binocular vision, perform a full refraction and 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 the greater Washington D.C. geography.
---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 is preferred ---Spanish or
other language skills 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. 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 provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
and be required to be approved in the VTL onboarding process.
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. Employment Type: Contract Years Experience: 1 -
3 years Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Vision To Learn, Washington DC , Optometrist, Healthcare , Washington, DC
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