Licensed Optician at New England College of Optometry

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

68000.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Frame Selection, Lens Selection, Fittings, Contact Lenses, In-House Edging, Student Education Support, Optical Operations Management, Vision Care Plans, Managed Vision Care Plans, Optical Material Orders Review, Edging Equipment Operation, EHR Utilization, Sales Data Tracking, Patient Capture Rates Reporting, Dispensing Optical Devices

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description The New England College of Optometry’s (NECO) Center for Eye Care is seeking an experienced, licensed optician to join our vibrant optical center located on Commonwealth Avenue. This fast-paced, patient-centered clinic provides comprehensive, high-quality optical services including frame and lens selection, fittings, contact lenses, and in-house edging. We are looking for a motivated, licensed optician with a track record of success in retail optical environments who can work independently and collaboratively as part of a teaching optical clinic. The ideal candidate will be comfortable supporting student education and managing daily optical operations when needed. The Licensed Optician will have demonstrated experience managing the multifaceted set of relationships between optometrists, opticians, optical companies and managed vision care plans (insurance). The salary for this position starts at $68,000. Key Responsibilities for a Licensed Optician Provide exceptional service in frame and lens selection, fittings, and dispensing of optical devices Independently manage day-to-day optical operations during assigned shifts Collaborate closely with the lead optician and clinical faculty to support workflow and student learning Supervise and mentor optometry students in their optical rotations Interpret and maximize benefits across a range of managed vision care plans Review and approve all optical material orders to ensure quality, accuracy, and revenue optimization Operate edging equipment in the on-site lab and ensure safety and precision in fabrication Utilize EHR (Compulink) and online ordering platforms to maintain workflow efficiency Track and report sales data, patient capture rates, and key performance indicators Perform additional administrative duties as needed A note on location: this position is based at our Commonwealth Avenue clinic. However, there may be times where we will need coverage at our other clinic in Roslindale. You must be able to get to both locations. Qualifications for a Licensed Optician Active Massachusetts Optician License Proven experience as a dispensing optician in a clinical or retail setting Strong knowledge of vision insurance billing and ordering systems Comfortable using Electronic Health Records (ideally Compulink) Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with a broader clinical team Must be available to work 1–2 Saturdays per month (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM) New England College of Optometry is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Benefits @ NECO New England College of Optometry offers a robust benefits program including: 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater) Mental Health and Wellness benefits BCBS Dental Discounted vision services 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Responsibilities

The Licensed Optician will provide exceptional service in frame and lens selection, fittings, and dispensing of optical devices while independently managing day-to-day optical operations during assigned shifts. Key duties include collaborating with faculty to support workflow, supervising students, interpreting insurance benefits, and optimizing material orders.