Independent Optician Health Tech

Department of Veterans Affairs; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking experienced Health Techs (Opticians) to support operations within VCS Optical Shops at the Louisville/Stonybrook VA Medical Center and multiple outpatient clinics in the Louisville/Stonybrook, KY area. The role requires certification by the State Board of Opticianry and at least one year of experience as an Optician, with demonstrated ability to work independently and provide high-quality patient service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in VCS Optical Shops at the Louisville/ Stonybrook VA Medical Center and clinics.
• Identify prescription discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Perform optical verification, frame selection, and proper alignment.
• Operate optical equipment with accuracy and maintain patient service standards.

Skills

Independent work

Prescription interpretation

Patient service

Detail-oriented

Tools

Lensometer

Lens clock

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Frame and lens cleaning

Thickness caliper

Vertex densometer

Tolerance charts

Visual acuity charts

Job description

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking experienced Health Techs (Opticians) to support operations within VCS Optical Shops at the Louisville/Stonybrook VA Medical Center and multiple outpatient clinics in the Louisville/Stonybrook, KY area. The role requires certification by the State Board of Opticianry and at least one year of experience as an Optician, with demonstrated ability to work independently and provide high-quality patient service.