Optometrist
Company: Vision To Learn
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Optometrist - Baltimore, Maryland 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, mileage reimbursement, no federal holidays, and
no nights or weekends (other than very select voluntary
exceptions). About Vision To Learn 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 2 million vision
screenings, 500,000 eye exams and 400,000 new, prescription glasses
in the last decade. Who We Are We are friendly, high energy,
knowledgeable, and detail-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.
Position Description Vision To Learn is seeking a qualified
candidate for an Optometrist licensed to practice in Baltimore,
Maryland. This position would be part-time and would commence
July/August 2024. Key Position Responsibilities --- Provide vision
evaluations: check VA's, assess binocular vision, IOP, pupils,
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
Baltimore 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 quality 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. For more
information, please visit our Vision To Learn website. Qualified
applicants should email cover letter and resume (including all
relevant dates of employment). News To Share In 2022, Vision To
Learn was selected by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning New York
Times columnist Nicholas Kristof as a recipient of the well-known
Holiday Impact Prize. This Prize recognizes non-profits helping
children in need through outstanding, heroic work that changes
communities for the better. The work done by VTL has also been
featured in The Washington Post, ESPN, PBS News Hour, countless
local television pieces and newspaper articles. VTL was commended
by the US Senate in a bi-partisan resolution signed by 43 Senators.
In terms of evidence-based service, glasses provided by VTL have
been found to have a high impact on the academic success of
students by researchers at both UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and
Johns Hopkins University. COVID-19 Considerations and Clearance
Requirements 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 pass a
Department of Justice background check/fingerprinting (LiveScan),
child abuse history clearance, TB, and drug test. 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. PAY :
$75-$85/HR. + mileage reimbursement Job Types: Part-time Benefits:
Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Schedule: Monday to Friday
No nights No weekends No federal holidays Education: Doctorate
(Required) License/Certification: Optometry License (Required)
Employment Type: Part Time Salary: $75 - $85 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No
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