VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician) Dallas TX

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) seeks an experienced Supervisory Health Tech (Opticians) to support the Optical Shop at the Dallas VA Medical Center. The role coordinates optical operations and serves as a key liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers, and prosthetics teams.

The candidate will review prescriptions for accuracy, measure lens placement, and select appropriate lens types to meet patient needs, ensuring high quality and compliance with standards, with a current REAL ID required to

Qualificações

• One year of specialized experience performing the duties of Supervisory Health Tech (Opticians) or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn software used by the Optical Contractor and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Ability to review optical prescriptions for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Skill in measuring and verifying proper lens placement within spectacle frames.
• Ability to select and match lens types to meet patient vision requirements.
• Ability to identify and resolve optical issues including prescription verification and improper frame selections.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate optical operations within the Optical Shop at the Dallas VA Medical Center.
• Serve as liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy and ensure compliance with standards.
• Measure and verify lens placement and ensure correct centering and segment heights.
• Select appropriate lens types and positioning to meet patient needs.
• Identify and resolve optical issues to maintain quality and patient safety.

Conhecimentos

Prescription review

Lens measurement

Lens selection

Quality control

Problem identification

Ferramentas

MS Office

DOS-based programs

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking experienced and motivated Supervisory Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations within the VCS Optical Shop at the Dallas, TX VA Medical Center.

This position plays a critical role in delivering exceptional service by coordinating optical operations and serving as a key liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams. Join us and help enhance the experience for our Nation's Veterans.

Specialized Experience Requirement

Must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Computer Skills & Technical Proficiency

Demonstrated advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to quickly learn and operate new software systems used by the Optical Contractor and the Department of Veterans Affairs, including DOS-based programs.

Prescription Review & Accuracy

Ability to review optical prescriptions, recognize discrepancies or irregularities, and take appropriate corrective action to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards.

Lens Measurement & Verification:

Skill in measuring and verifying proper lens placement within spectacle frames, ensuring lenses meet required positioning tolerances and quality standards.

Lens Selection & Patient Needs:

Ability to select and match appropriate lens types, forms, and positioning to meet individual patient vision requirements and comfort.

Quality Control & Problem Identification:

Ability to identify and resolve optical issues, including prescription verification, transition lenses, optical center alignment, segment heights, and improper frame selections.

Identification Requirement:

A current, valid REAL ID is required to work with the Veterans Canteen Service.