VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician)- Houston TX

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Canteen Service seeks a Supervisory Health Tech (Opticians) to coordinate operations in the Houston Optical Shop.

You will serve as a liaison between eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams to deliver high-quality eyewear care for Veterans. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing workload, and guiding frame and lens selections while ensuring accuracy in prescriptions and patient records through CPRS.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in optical duties and coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to review prescriptions for accuracy and compliance.
• Skilled in lens measurement and frame alignment.
• Knowledge of selecting lenses and patient needs.
• REAL ID required to work with the Veterans Canteen Service.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers and guides pricing, availability, and delivery timelines.
• Oversees Optician staff and daily operations.
• Assigns duties and monitors workload for efficiency.
• Assists customers with frame selection and lens options.
• Performs eyewear measurements, fittings, and basic repairs; records in CPRS.
• Manages communications and follows up on service requests.

Skills

Optician experience

Supervisory leadership

Customer service

Prescription accuracy

Quality control

Tools

CPRS system

DOS-based software

Job description

Summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking experienced and motivated Supervisory Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations within the VCS Optical Shop at the Houston - 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.

Summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking experienced and motivated Supervisory Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations within the VCS Optical Shop at the Houston - 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.

Qualifications

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.

Duties

• Customer Service & Patient Assistance: Greets customers entering the Optical Shop - responds to inquiries - and guides product pricing - availability - and estimated delivery timelines for eyewear
• Supervisory Leadership & Personnel Management: Oversees all personnel functions related to Optician staff - including supervision - performance oversight - and daily operational management
• Workload Coordination & Team Oversight: Assigns duties - distributes workload - and monitors task completion to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to established operational procedures
• Frame Selection & Product Expertise: Actively assists customers with frame selection and product upgrades while maintaining comprehensive knowledge of available frames - lenses - and coatings
• Eyewear Fitting & Optical Services: Performs eyewear measurements - fittings - adjustments - and basic repairs while accurately documenting services and patient interactions in the CPRS system
• Communication & Follow-Up: Manages customer communications - coordinates follow-up actions - and ensures timely resolution of customer needs and service requests.