Per-Diem Licensed Optician – Mobile Community Vision Care - Las Vegas, NV

Per-Diem Licensed Optician - Mobile Community Vision Care

Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Schedule: Per-Diem, Event-Based

Location: Las Vegas and Clark County, NV

Healthy Together is seeking a bilingual, Nevada-licensed Optician to support community-based vision care for underserved populations throughout Clark County. As a public-private partnership, we work with community partners to bring free eye exams and prescription glasses directly to schools, community centers, libraries, and other locations where access to care is limited.

Our program offers over 300 styles of glasses to choose from. This role combines optical dispensing with public health outreach in a fast-paced environment, working alongside optometrists and support staff to help patients access the eyewear they need.

Healthy Lives Start Where We Stop.

What You'll Do

• Fit and dispense eyewear based on optometrist prescriptions
• Adjust and repair frames on site
• Educate patients and guide frame and lens selection
• Verify prescriptions, measurements, orders, and documentation
• Coordinate with optometrists and support staff
• Help with event setup and patient flow
• Check in eyeglasses to verify Rx
• Dispense eyeglasses

What We're Looking For

• Active Nevada Dispensing Optician license in good standing
• At least three years of optical dispensing experience
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Strong attention to detail and good patient rapport
• Comfort working in fast-paced, community-based settings
• Reliable transportation, adaptability, and professionalism

Nice to Have

• Experience in mobile clinics, community health, or outreach
• Experience serving diverse or underserved populations
• Experience with electronic health records and optical ordering systems

Compensation & Structure

• Competitive per-diem rate
• 1099 independent contractor status
• Flexible, event-based scheduling, typically 1-5 days per month
• Opportunities for additional assignments as the program expands

Why Join Us

• Care-first, community-focused work
• No sales pressure
• Well-run mobile operations
• Respect for your time and expertise