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Job · Boston, MA · Full time

Optician

Neighborhealth · Health Care · $247.9M budget · 1,616 staff · Since 1974

Why Neighborhealth

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides accessible, high-quality healthcare to all, regardless of ability to pay.

  • In fiscal year 2025 the Neighborhealth corporation corp. Continued its mission to promote and sustain healthy communities, families, and individuals by providing accessible, person-centered, compassionate, high-quality health care services to everyone who lives and works in our service area, regardless…$119.4M spent in FY2024
  • The neighborhood pace program continued to provide comprehensive, all-inclusive care for older adults. During the fiscal year ended september 30, 2025, the program delivered direct care totaling 11,178 member months for its pace participants.$81.7M spent in FY2024
  • The pharmacy provides onsite and home-delivered prescription medications to health center patients. Patients also have access to discounted prescriptions through select 340b pharmacy partners in the surrounding area.during the fiscal year ended september 30, 2025, the organization filled 592,642 prescriptions.$32M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$274K–$553K
10 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$259.1M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
1,616
employees
96 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
83%
of spending
Looks good: 83% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−4%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
5 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 5.2 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1975
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernTap a box for the reason.

About the role

The org's own posting, as written

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! Interested in this position?

Apply online and create a personal candidate account! Current Employees of NeighborHealth - Please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions. To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit out our Careers Page . Time Type: Full time Department: Optical All Locations: 1601 Washington Street, 20 Maverick Square – Cradock Building 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 o ne year of prior relevant work experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

EDUCATION

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.

EXPERIENCE

At least o ne year of prior relevant work experience SKILLS/ABILITIES: Demonstrated ability to communicate…

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About Neighborhealth

From its Form 990