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Optician - San Diego, CA

San Diego, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

Spanish
OSHA
infection control
driver's license
background check
drug screening
lift 25-50 lbs

Nice to have

Optometric Technician
geriatric populations
audiology
podiatry

Role summary

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is hiring an Optician/Medical Assistant in San Diego, CA, to provide vision care in senior outpatient clinics. This hybrid role involves assisting optometrists with patient intake, screenings, and diagnostic tests, as well as eyewear selection, adjustments, and repairs. The position requires bilingual Spanish proficiency, experience with OSHA and infection control standards, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift equipment. It offers a consistent schedule (Mon, Wed, Fri), $27/hour, mileage reimbursement, and a supportive, mission-driven environment focused on quality care for seniors and underserved communities.

Optician | San Diego, CA | $27 Per Hour + Mileage Reimbursement

Locations: Multiple clinics around San Diego, California — one clinic per daySchedule: 3 days per week — Monday, Wednesday, FridayCompensation: $27 per hour + mileage reimbursementPosition Type: W2Language: Fluent in English and Spanish

About The Opportunity

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is seeking an Optician / Medical Assistant to support senior outpatient clinics across multiple clinics around San Diego, California — one clinic per day.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is compassionate, reliable, and ready for a change from the traditional retail optical setting. In this role, you’ll help bring quality vision care directly to senior citizens and underserved communities in a structured, mission-driven healthcare environment.

Why This Role Is Different

At CMC, your work has a direct impact. You’ll support optometry care in senior-focused outpatient clinics, helping patients who may have limited access to essential vision services.

This is not a high-volume retail model. We focus on quality care, meaningful patient interaction, and strong support for the providers and clinical teams we serve.

There may also be opportunities to cross-train in additional clinical areas such as audiology and podiatry.

What You’ll Do

Assist the optometrist with patient intake, visual screenings, and basic diagnostic testing

Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, including Spanish and English speaking patients

Assist with eyewear selection, adjustments, fittings, and basic repairs

Set up, break down, and maintain portable optometry equipment

Follow sterilization, safety, and infection control protocols

Complete basic documentation, charting, and administrative tasks

Represent CMC with professionalism, compassion, and reliability

Qualifications

2+ years of experience as an Optician or Optometric Technician preferred

Medical Assisting experience is a plus

Bilingual Spanish proficiency required

Experience serving geriatric or senior populations preferred

Strong understanding of OSHA and infection control standards

Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required

Able to lift and transport equipment, typically 25–50 lbs

Must be able to pass a federal background check and drug screening

Professional, punctual, and able to work independently

A heart for serving seniors and underserved communities

What You’ll Get

$27 per hour

Mileage reimbursement

Consistent schedule with no nights or weekends

Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Independence, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact

The fulfillment of helping bring essential care directly to those who need it most

Apply Today

If you’re a committed Optician or Optometric Technician looking for meaningful work outside of the traditional retail optical setting, we’d love to connect.

Apply today and help bring high-quality eye care directly to senior citizens in the community.

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