Independent Health Tech Optician for Veterans

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) seeks experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations within VCS Optical Shops at Garner, NC VA Medical Center area. This role coordinates optical operations and serves as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams to enhance Veteran care.

Candidates must have at least one year of optician experience and be able to work independently, interpret prescriptions, resolve discrepancies, and perform optical quality assurance using

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as an Optician.
• Ability to work independently while managing responsibilities and maintaining patient service standards.
• Able to identify prescription discrepancies and take corrective action for accuracy.
• Skilled in optical verification, transitions verification, center alignment, segment height accuracy, and appropriate frame selection.

Skills

Independent work capability

Prescription interpretation

Problem resolution

Customer service

Tools

Adjustment tools

Lensometer

Lens clock

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Penlight

Interpupillary measuring devices

Frame cleaning products

Thickness caliper

Vertex densometer

Tolerance charts

Visual acuity charts

Job description

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) seeks experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations within VCS Optical Shops at Garner, NC VA Medical Center area. This role coordinates optical operations and serves as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams to enhance Veteran care.

Candidates must have at least one year of optician experience and be able to work independently, interpret prescriptions, resolve discrepancies, and perform optical quality assurance using