The National Board of Examiners in Optometry

 

The National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) is seeking a Clinical Examinations Coordinator to assist the organization. 

 

Founded in 1951, the National Board of Examiners in Optometry is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization whose examinations are universally accepted for optometric licensure in the United States. NBEO’s mission is to protect the public by developing, administering, scoring, and reporting results of valid examinations that assess competence in optometry. NBEO has a full-time staff of twenty-nine and utilizes over 200 optometrists as subject matter experts nationwide in support of its examination programs. NBEO is one of the few national boards in any profession with a repertoire of exams that include computer-based tests, an advanced competence exam, and a performance exam using standardized patients at the National Center of Clinical Testing in Optometry. We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

 

This role is an onsite position based in Charlotte, NC.

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Examination Directors on development of examination materials.
  • Work with NBEO and related software development teams in software design and implementation for clinical examinations.
  • Manage pilot testing of examination materials.
  • Serve as the liaison to all subject matter experts (SMEs) and maintain a database for such purpose.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support all clinical examinations administered at the National Center for Clinical Testing in Optometry.
  • Develop and maintain internal process documentation.
  • Oversee Part III PEPS case authoring onboarding and relevant materials.
  • Maintain a case and image database.
  • Some travel, weekend, and evening work is expected.

 

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or technical school; or one-year related experience      and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, and ethical mindset
  • Adaptive learner and initiative-taker
  • Sound judgement
  • Detail-oriented and organized nature
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
  • Proficient command of English language
  • Ability to write, proofread and edit with proficiency and accuracy
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Suite products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), Windows OS

 

Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

 

Applicants should send their resume and cover letter to nbeojobs@optometry.org.