Optometric Technician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onMayor's Walk, Beacon Hill, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
Established in 1920 by Dr. Frederick Farnum, Forefront Eye Care is one of the oldest continuing optometry practices in the country. We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of professional care and developing long-lasting relationships with our patients. Recognized as a leader in dry eye and contact lens technology, our unique blend of clinical practice and research has resulted in hundreds of publications, 55 patents, and numerous ocular products used worldwide.
Our team is at the cutting edge of innovation, pioneering the design of the first membrane soft contact lens and developing rigid gas-permeable fitting strategies for complex conditions like keratoconus. We are the only practice in New England offering the EyePrint Pro, allowing us to fully customize any type of lens. Recent inventions include the DETTM test for dry eye, LipiFlow thermal pulsation, and the commercialization of lipid-based solutions like Soothe XP and Systane Balance.
We recently moved to a state-of-the-art facility in Boston's Financial District (near South Station) in May 2024, providing an ideal working environment with advanced equipment to support outstanding patient care.
We are seeking a professional, compassionate ophthalmic assistant to join our supportive and fun team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-end practice where you will deliver exceptional patient experiences. The ideal candidate will possess extraordinary attention to detail and excellent communication skills, thriving in a setting that values versatility and the ability to multi-task.
In this role, you will be part of a cross-trained team, potentially acting as a leader among technicians depending on your experience. While we prefer candidates with a minimum of two years of experience in optometry or ophthalmology, we are committed to training the right person who demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills. You will play a critical part in our mission to provide the best possible care, interacting daily with patients and physicians to ensure seamless clinical operations.
We are looking for a hard worker with exceptional interpersonal skills who can interact effectively with both patients and doctors. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow within a research-driven practice, we invite you to apply. Please note that the ability to work some Saturdays is required for this position.
Work model: On-site
Mayor's Walk, Beacon Hill, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
Boston, Massachusetts
Minimum of 2 years of experience in optometry or ophthalmology. Experience with contact lens ordering, insertion/removal training, and monitoring finances.
Forefront Eye Care, based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates within the hospitals and health care sector, delivering specialized optometric and optical services to the Greater Boston region. Formerly known as Korb & Associates, the practice employs physicians who function as medical scientists with a dedicated focus on managing dry eye conditions and performing complex contact lens fittings. The organization has pioneered numerous diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, including the DET test for dry eye, LipiFlow thermal pulsation, and LipiView for measuring tear film lipid layers. Additional innovations include Dynamic Meibian Imaging, LipiScan, and the Meibomian Gland Evaluator to assess oil gland structure and function. Their research efforts also contributed to the commercialization of Soothe XP and Systane Balance, representing the first lipid-based solutions for evaporative dry eye.
In the realm of contact lenses, Forefront Eye Care introduced the design of the first membrane soft contact lens, serving as the foundation for modern soft lens models. The practice also developed rigid gas-permeable contact lenses and specific fitting strategies for conditions such as keratoconus and irregular corneas. As the sole provider in New England offering EyePrint Pro, the clinic is capable of fully customizing any type of lens to meet individual patient needs.
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Experience
2+ yrs (Mid Level)
Job Type
Full-Time
