Health Tech Optician for Veterans Optical Services Atlanta

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Optical Shops in the Atlanta area seek an experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations and coordinate optical services for Veterans. This role requires a minimum of one year as an optician, the ability to work independently, interpret prescriptions, and ensure accuracy through optical verification and quality assurance.

You will liaise with eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams and operate equipment such as lensometers, frame heaters, and

Formación

• Minimum of one year of experience working as an Optician.
• Ability to work independently while managing responsibilities and maintaining high standards of patient service.
• Ability to identify prescription discrepancies or anomalies and take corrective action.
• Skilled in identifying and resolving optical issues, including prescription verification and frame/lens alignment.
• Proficient in use of optical equipment and tools listed.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate optical operations in VCS Optical Shops and liaise between VCS, eye clinics, and prosthetics teams.
• Ensure accuracy in prescriptions and patient satisfaction through verification and problem resolution.
• Maintain and operate optical equipment and tools to support patient care.

Conocimientos

Optician experience

Independent work

Prescription interpretation

Optical verification

Technical equipment proficiency

Herramientas

Lensometer

Lens clock

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Frame and lens cleaning products

Thickness caliper

Vertex densometer

Tolerance charts

Visual acuity charts

Descripción del empleo

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Optical Shops in the Atlanta area seek an experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations and coordinate optical services for Veterans. This role requires a minimum of one year as an optician, the ability to work independently, interpret prescriptions, and ensure accuracy through optical verification and quality assurance.

You will liaise with eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams and operate equipment such as lensometers, frame heaters, and