Independent Health Tech: Optician - Richmond VA

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks experienced Health Techs (Opticians) to support VCS Optical Shops in Richmond, VA, including VA Medical Center and surrounding clinics. You will coordinate optical operations and act as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers, and prosthetics teams.

Requirements include certification by the State Board of Opticianry and a minimum of one year as an Optician, along with the ability to work independently and ensure high patient service standards.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the State Board of Opticianry.
• Minimum of one year of experience working as an Optician.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optical operations within VCS Optical Shops.
• Serve as liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers, and prosthetics teams.
• Identify prescription discrepancies and take corrective action to ensure accuracy and patient satisfaction.
• Perform optical verifications and quality assurance checks.

Skills

Independent work

Prescription interpretation

Patient service

Problem resolution

Tools

Lensometer

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Interpupillary measuring devices

Caliper

Phenometer

Acuity charts

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks experienced Health Techs (Opticians) to support VCS Optical Shops in Richmond, VA, including VA Medical Center and surrounding clinics. You will coordinate optical operations and act as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers, and prosthetics teams.

Requirements include certification by the State Board of Opticianry and a minimum of one year as an Optician, along with the ability to work independently and ensure high patient service standards.