Optical Health Tech for Veteran Care - Phoenix

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) seeks experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support optical operations at the Phoenix VA Medical Center. The role acts as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers, and prosthetics teams, delivering excellent service to Nation's Veterans.

At least 1 year of optician experience is required, with demonstrated ability to work independently, interpret prescriptions, and verify optics using standard equipment. REAL ID identification is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working as an Optician.
• Independent work capability to manage responsibilities and maintain high patient service standards.
• Ability to identify prescription discrepancies and take corrective action for accuracy and patient satisfaction.
• Skilled in identifying and resolving optical issues including verification, transitions, center alignment, and frame selection.
• Proficient with optical equipment and tools listed above.

Skills

Independent work

Prescription interpretation

Quality assurance

Tools

Lensometer

Lens clock

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Penlight

Interpupillary measuring devices

Frame and lens 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 optical operations at the Phoenix VA Medical Center. The role acts as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers, and prosthetics teams, delivering excellent service to Nation's Veterans.

At least 1 year of optician experience is required, with demonstrated ability to work independently, interpret prescriptions, and verify optics using standard equipment. REAL ID identification is required.