VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician)- San Antonio TX

US Department of Veterans Affairs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Health Tech (Opticians) to support the Optical Shop at the San Antonio VA Medical Center. This role coordinates optical operations and acts as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers, and prosthetics teams to deliver excellent service to veterans.

The position emphasizes accuracy in prescription review, lens measurement, selection, and quality control, with duties including identifying issues and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience in optical operations.
• Ability to review prescriptions, ensure accuracy, and comply with standards.
• Measuring and verifying lens placement within frames for proper positioning.
• Selecting lens types and configurations to meet patient needs and comfort.
• Identify and resolve optical issues, including frame and prescription integrity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optical operations within the Optical Shop.
• Serve as liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Review prescriptions and ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Measure, verify, and position lenses in spectacle frames.
• Select appropriate lenses and positioning to meet patient needs.
• Perform quality control and resolve optical issues.

Skills

Prescription review

Lens measurement

Lens selection

Quality control

DOS-based systems

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

DOS-based programs

Job description

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