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Community Vision Technician
Pay Range: $16 - $18; (Pay commensurate with experience. Bilingual team members are eligible for higher rate of pay).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide visual acuity and glaucoma screening at local screening events.
- Coordinate with staff and volunteers for equipment pick up and drop off.
- Answer phones and answer caller inquiries.
- Represent Friends for Sight at outreach and awareness events.
- Process applications for program eligibility and schedule appointments.
- Perform preliminary tests, including lensometry, autorefraction, tonometry, topography, OCT and visual fields.
- Support the optometrist during examination as needed.
- Assist with frame fitting, adjustments, and small repairs.
- Maintain accurate documentation.
- Encourage program participants to participate in surveys or leave reviews/comment on our public facing pages.
- Collaborate with team members, development and admin to implement program goals.
- Other duties relevant to this position may be assigned to you at any time.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent,
- Experience working with underserved populations and communities preferred,
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and switch between work settings,
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail,
- Excellent interpersonal and communications kills and skilled in establishing effective working relationships,
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and experience working with electronic medical records OR willingness to learn,
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods,
Ideal candidates will have the following:
- Appreciation for working across teams and working collaboratively with team members, along with a welcoming and inclusive personality,
- Desire to support low-income communities and populations that are underserved.
Benefits:
- Family friendly and flexible schedule,
- Opportunities for professional development and training,
- A supportive and collaborative work environment,
- Mileage reimbursement,
- Employee discount on frames/glasses,
- Annual raise structure.
Schedule (flexible):
- 4-6 hour shifts,
- Mornings and/or afternoons,
- 3 to 5 day a week schedule,
- Some weekends (rare)
Work Model:
In person, main office, and in the community with some work from home for admin duties as schedule allows.
Locations:
Main Office-admin and frame appointments: | 6715 South 1300 East Suite 250, Salt Lake City, Utah
Parkview Vision Clinic- pretesting, assisting doctor, frame appointments. | 970 S. Emery St., Salt Lake City, UT
Glendale Mountain View CLC Vision Clinic- pretesting, assisting doctor, frame appointments | 1388 S. Navajo St., Salt Lake City, UT
Liberty CLC Vision Clinic- pretesting, assisting doctor, frame appointments. | 1078 S. 300 E., Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
How to Apply: Email resume with letter of interest to Executive Director, Jamie Justice
Organization Website: Visit website Visit Facebook
Contact: Jamie Justice
Email: jamiejustice@friendsforsight.org
Phone: 801-524-2020 ext. 101
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Additional Info
Job Type : Part-time
Education Level : High School/GED
Experience Level : Entry Level
Organization Mission : Friends for Sight works passionately each day to save sight and change lives. We do this by providing free vision screenings, working to ensure that people of all ages and backgrounds have access to quality eye care, and disseminating information about eye safety, threats to vision, and available community resources.
We work in communities across Utah to increase early detection of vision issues in children and adults and brings eye exams and glasses to communities that need it most.
Nondiscrimination Statement : Friends for Sight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Location : Salt Lake Area
Work Model : On-site
Closing Date : 7/9/2025
Compensation Type : Hourly
Job Status : Nonexempt
Benefits Offered : Performance Bonus
Pay Range : $16-$18
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