Independent Optician - Veterans Health Tech

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

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the Pensacola VA Medical Center seeks an experienced Health Tech (Optician) to support Optical Shops. This role coordinates optical operations and serves as a key liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams to ensure smooth patient flow and exceptional service.

Candidates must have at least one year as an Optician. The position emphasizes independent work, prescription interpretation, optical verification, and proficiency with eye care

Qualifications

• One year of optician experience required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong focus on patient service and accuracy.
• Identify prescription discrepancies and correct as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optical operations and serve as liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Identify prescription discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Ensure optical verification and quality assurance.
• Operate and maintain optical equipment safely and accurately.

Skills

Optician experience

Patient service

Independent work

Prescription interpretation

Tools

Lensometer

Lens clock

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Penlight

Cleaning products

Thickness caliper

Vertex densometer

Tolerance charts

Visual acuity charts

Adjustment tools

Job description

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the Pensacola VA Medical Center seeks an experienced Health Tech (Optician) to support Optical Shops. This role coordinates optical operations and serves as a key liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams to ensure smooth patient flow and exceptional service.

Candidates must have at least one year as an Optician. The position emphasizes independent work, prescription interpretation, optical verification, and proficiency with eye care