Optician

Optical Position at NeighborHealth

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we're advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Position Summary:

The Optician is responsible for making eyeglasses for patients aged 2-100. He/she is responsible for the daily operation of the Eye Lab and Dispensary. This means control of inventory and equipment, and for grinding and dispensing of eye glasses. An Optometrist supervises the Optician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interacts professionally with patients/customers at the front desk dispensary to assist with various services, including selection and fitting of frames.
• Accurately cuts lenses with minimal waste and assembles eyeglasses.
• Fits and adjusts frames. Performs a full range of repairs as needed.
• Keeps the Director informed of price changes by suppliers. Assists with annual review of pricing structure.
• Keeps the dispensary and work areas neat and stocked with a variety of frame designs.
• Interacts with patients and other staff in a professional and respectful manner, which reflects the needs and concerns of the individual.
• Consistently provides excellent customer service and makes patients feel welcome. Maintains a positive attitude. Uses communication devices appropriately.
• Report delays in supply orders, safety and equipment problems, and malfunctioning or missing equipment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• H.S./GED Required.
• Graduate from a Certified Optician program or equivalent experience and a license. There needs to be knowledge and skill in lens grinding, the optical field and eyeglass dispensing.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• At least one year of prior relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Graduation from a Certified Optician program or equivalent experience and a license.
• There needs to be knowledge and skill in lens grinding, the optical field, and eyeglass dispensing. Bilingual skills preferred.
• At least one year of prior relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Customer service skills.
• Familiarity with the use of a personal computer in a Windows environment is preferred.

Hourly Rate: Starting at $31.50 per hour, and up to $49.00 based on experience.

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

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