Licensed Optician

New England College of Optometry•Boston, MA

just now•$68,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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)

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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