Ophthalmology

Boriken Neighborhoood Health Center offers high quality comprehensive eye care for adults and children. We provide thorough eye evaluations including for the diagnosis of diseases and the complications of diabetes or HIV. Using state of the art technology, our eye care professionals give comprehensive eye exams to diagnose and treat common vision problems and eye diseases. 

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Our Eye Care Services:

Diagnose & Treat Eye Conditions 
Diabetic & HIV Examinations
Rehabilitative Services 
School Vision Screenings
Glasses Prescription
Visual Field Testing 
Coordinated Referral to 
Subspecialty Eye Care & More!

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Our Optometry Hours:
Wednesdays & Fridays
8am - 4pm
 

Thank You for Donating!

All donations to East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. Boriken Neighborhood Health Center are appreciated. To Donate Please
Click Here. 

Boriken Pharmacy
 

To Access the Pharmacy Click Here or
use our app titled “Boriken Pharmacy” available for iPhone and Android.

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U.S. Health & Human Services Funding


This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals Health Services. 

 

This Health Center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254B and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).

Patient Portal

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To Access the Patient Portal Click Here or use the Healow App.

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Our Hours of Operation

Address: 2265 3rd Avenue.
(Corner of E. 123rd St.)

New York, NY, 10035 

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Phone: 212-289-6650 
Fax: 212-360-6149 
E-mail: info@boriken.org 

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Hours: 

Mon & Wed 8am - 6pm 
Tues, Thurs & Fri 8am - 5pm 
Weekends: Closed

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OB/GYN Physician

(Part time)

 

Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive case managed gynecological services in an ambulatory care setting. Contributes to quality assurance, staff development, and other programmatic and clinical functions.

Qualifications: Current New York State Physician license. Graduate of approved medical school. Completion of approved residency. Board Certified. DEA Certification. CPR Certification. Infection Control Certification. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. At least two to three years clinical experience preferred. Bilingual Spanish preferred. Schedule: Work 2 days per week, 14 hours per week.

CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE/WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

(Full time)

 

Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive gynecological and prenatal/perinatal/postpartum services in an ambulatory care setting. Follows accepted guidelines as articulated by ACOG/AAP. Contributes to quality assurance, staff development, and other programmatic and clinical functions.

 

Qualifications: Current New York State Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license. DEA Certification. BLS Certification. Infection Control Certification. Graduate of approved nurse midwife,  nurse practitioner, or physician assistant school. Board certification preferred. Two to three years experience preferred. Bilingual Spanish preferred. 

 

PSYCHIATRIST

(Part time)

 

Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to patients, in collaboration with the medical and behavioral health team. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, provide consultation, and treat children, adolescents and/or adults with mental, behavioral, addictive or emotional disorders, including but not limited to psychoses, depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders, developmental disabilities, sexual dysfunctions, adjustment disorders, attention deficient disorders/disruptive behavior disorders, pervasive developmental disorders (autism spectrum disorders), factitious disorders, somatoform disorders, and personality disorders. Privileges include providing pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, family therapy, behavior modification, as well as the ordering of diagnostic tests, laboratory tests, and prescribing medications. Evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents under the age of 18 may include the following patient-related activities with their parents or legally designated caregivers: meetings to obtain information necessary for the diagnosis of their child, interpretation of diagnostics and treatment findings, parent counseling, and family therapy. Evaluation and treatment of adults may include the following patient-related activities: interviewing the patient, family, and other persons, observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests; ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results. Treat patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions. Monitor effect of medications.

 

Qualifications: Graduate of approved medical school. Completion of approved psychiatric residency 

Board-certified or board-eligible. New York State License. DEA Registration. Infection Control Certificate. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate. Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

 

ADULT NP OR PA with HIV

(Full Time)

 

Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive case managed primary care services in an ambulatory care setting. Contributes to quality assurance, staff development, and other programmatic and clinical functions.

Qualifications: Current New York State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. HIV Specialty Certification. Board Certified. DEA Certification. CPR Certification. Infection Control Certification. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. At least two to three years clinical experience preferred.

ORAL SURGEON

(Part time)

 

Responsibilities: Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform oral surgery to improve function or appearance.

 

Qualifications: NYS Professional License. Completion of a three year post graduate study. Degree in dentistry. Completion of hospital surgical residency program. Pain control specialization. BLS certificate and Infection Control certification. DEA Certification.


 

SOCIAL WORKER-LMSW 

(Full time)

 

Responsibilities: Provide mental health counseling services and psychosocial support and case management services to children and families of children enrolled in schools served by the School Health Program as well as other patients and clients of the East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. (Council) and Boriken Neighborhood Health Center (Boriken).   Contribute to performance improvement, staff development, and other programmatic and clinical functions.

 

Qualifications: NYS Licensed Social Worker (LMSW); Masters degree in Social Work. Minimum of 2 years experience preferred. Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred. Experience working with children and families, including families at risk.

 


HIV PROGRAM COORDINATOR

 (Full Time)

Responsibilities:  Provide administrative, fiscal and programmatic oversight of the Ryan White Part C grant funded program at Boriken Neighborhood Health Center.


 

Qualifications: BSW or similar preferred. Associate Degree with related work experience accepted. Bilignual Spanish strongly preferred. Experience working with individuals living with HIVBB/AIDS, people with a history of substance use and mental illness, homeless persons, domestic violence survivors and families at risk. Dedicated to proving high quality, patient-centered services to support positive health outcomes. Knowledge of eCw, CAREWare a plus. 

 

CARE MANAGER 

 (Full Time)

 

Responsibilities:  Provide care coordination to the most vulnerable patients of the Boriken Neighborhood Health Center.  Working within a patient centered medical home model, provide medical case management services, entitlement assistance, conducts health assessments and screenings, assistance with concrete service needs, health education and wellness services, and coordinated referrals to services available through the East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. and other agencies.  Actively participate in performance improvement and peer review process. Serve as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary care team.

 

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s in social work or related field. Five years experience providing supportive services to diverse populations preferred. Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred. Experience working with patients and families, including individuals with HIV/AIDS, a history of substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence and families at risk. Dedicated to providing high quality patient-centered services.

 

DIRECTOR OF BILINGUAL HEAD START PROGRAM (HS)

(Full time)

 

Responsibilities: The Head Start Program Director coordinates all functions of the programs, provides leadership, supervises, and reports the CEO. Work in planning, designing, implementing and evaluating program systems and in representing the agency in local, regional, state and national communities. The Head Start Program Director is responsible for assuring that all program mandates and regulations are met on a daily basis. This position develops the structure, systems and procedures that align with the mandates and regulations, and ensures that policies are carried out throughout the program. In addition to operational functions, the Director stays knowledgeable of fiscal, legal, and programmatic aspects of the programs. The position endures the leadership and responsibility of assuring that the program is strategically positioned for the future.

Qualifications: Master’s degree with a concentration in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, or a related field. Five years of experience in Head Start programming and administration, including systems development. Leadership experience in a Head Start program of comparable size. Strong skills in Head Start program planning, monitoring and management. Experience working with a nonprofit organization . Strong understanding of the Head Start grant application process and reporting systems (ChildPlus), with proven success in securing funding. Experience in leading significant, forward-looking change initiatives. Preferably Bilingual/Spanish.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

(Full time)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide administrative support to all the Executive Officers.

QUALIFICATIONS: Associates Degree strongly preferred. One (1) year of administrative experience. Computer knowledge required. Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to travel when necessary.

 

BILLING COORDINATOR

(Full time)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for  (a) Timely and accurate billing claims submission, and collected in accordance with the Health Center’s policies and procedures, (b) all monies received are appropriately posted, including electronic remittances, daily mail, or any other money collected, and (c) all visits are accurately recorded in the patient management system.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. High School graduate or equivalent required. At least five (5) years billing experience in healthcare setting. Working knowledge of computers required. Expert knowledge of Medical billing software program is required eCW preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and perform critical work under deadlines. Supervisory experience.


 

PREP NAVIGATOR

(Full time)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide navigation, care coordination, education, outreach and prevention to patients that are at risk for HIV/AIDS. Conduct outreach for engagement and retention of patients of the East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. (Council)/Boriken Neighborhood Health Center (Boriken) who are referred to Prep and Pep. Contribute to performance improvement, staff development, and other programmatic and clinical functions. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree with related work experience preferred. Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred. Experience working with individuals living with HIV/AIDS, people with a history of substance use and mental illness, homeless persons, domestic violence survivors and families at risk. Able to complete training to conduct rapid HIV antibody and antigen testing within 60 days of hire. Dedicated to providing high quality, patient-centered services to support positive health outcomes. 


 

PEER WORKER

(Full time OR Part time)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The peer worker will support Boriken’s implementation of Trauma Informed Care services, recruiting and retaining patients in our Ryan White Program, Behavioral Health Program, and/or Hepatitis C Initiative.The peer worker will be an or individual with shared live experience in HIV, Harm Reduction, and/or Hepatitis C and will play a key role in reducing stigma and supporting patient engagement and retention in care. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Peer Worker Certification from the New York State Department Of Health AIDS Institute, preferred. Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred. Good written and oral communications skills and basic motivational interviewing skills. Experience working with individuals living with HIV/AIDS, people with a history of substance use and mental illness, homeless persons, domestic violence survivors and families at risk. An understanding of the needs, culture, and challenges of the East Harlem Community. Dedicated to providing high quality, patient-centered services to support positive health outcomes through a strengths-based, nonjudgmental, supportive, and patient-centered approach. Be comfortable with  self-disclosure to motivate and support patients. Basic computer skills in Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and EHR systems.

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updated: 10/16/2020