Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! Everywhere you turn, you can feel the immeasurable level of enthusiasm here at NeighborHealth! We are one of the largest community health centers in the country, supporting the greater Boston area and focusing on the well-being of our patients and local community. From the nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, to the managers who lead and guide our staff, to the many support roles that keep our facilities running smoothly - everyone plays a vital role in improving medicine for our patients. Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account! Current Employees of NeighborHealth - Please use our internal careers (https://www.myworkday.com/ebnhc/d/task/1422$794.htmld) portal to apply for positions. To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit out our Careers Page (http://careers.ebnhc.org) . Time Type: Full time Department: Vision Center All Locations: 20 Maverick Square – Cradock Building Position Summary: Work with providers in the Vision Center to perform additional testing on patients with various eye conditions/diseases; work with operations coordinators to outreach patients on an as-needed basis to schedule appointments. Full-time position available to assist providers with diagnosis and management of eye disorders and diseases, maintain equipment & supplies in clinical areas, and work with operations coordinators as needed with patient outreaches. Monday - Friday. Requires some flexibility with schedule. Boston residents preferred. Essential duties & responsibilities + Tests and measures eye function to assist provider to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease: Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception to assist physician to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease. + Examines eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers. + Measures intraocular pressure of eyes + Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects. + Performs other tests and measurements as requested by provider, including OCT, anterior & posterior segment photography, visual field, corneal topography + Gives instructions to patients concerning eye care. + Calibrate and maintain instruments. Keep clinical areas stocked with equipment and supplies and perform monthly audits to maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards. + Provide assistance with operations coordinators to outreach patients, assist with monitoring department in basket messages. Requirements + Minimum High school diploma or equivalent. + COA, CPOA, CPOT, COT certifications preferred but not required. + At least two years working as an Ophthalmic Technician or relevant work experience required. + Must be able to perform basic math; knowledge of Ophthalmic terminology and testing preferred; knowledge of electronic medical records preferred. Benefits: + MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION COVERAGE + LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE + 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN + TUITION REIMBURSEMENT + FLEXIBLE SPENDING AND TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNTS + PAID HOLIDAYS, VACATIONS, SICK, AND PERSONAL TIME + GENEROUS STAFF DEVELOPMENT BENEFIT + EXCELLENT MALPRACTICE COVERAGE + PET INSURANCE Pay starting at $19.96, and up to $29.94 based on experience NeighborHealth opens our doors to people from all demographics and cultures. Our workforce is as diverse as the city we call home — in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age, as well as in cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas. There’s a reason NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center) is ranked as one of the "Top Places to Work" by The Boston Globe. It's because we're committed to maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture. We are proud to offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work. We strive to offer a variety of schedules, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and a patient-driven purpose that supports our local community. Additionally, we utilize our Education & Training Institute as a resource for our large employee workforce who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers. We hope you consider joining our team! + Medical & Dental Coverage + Life and Disability Insurance + Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers + 401(K) Retirement Plan + Educational Assistance + Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts + Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time + A Generous Staff Development Benefit + Excellent Malpractice Coverage + A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support + Free Parking + And Much More…