VCS Health Tech (Optician)- Aurora CO

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) seeks experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations in VCS Optical Shops at the Aurora, CO VA Medical Center. The role coordinates optical operations and serves as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams to enhance veteran care.

Minimum of one year of experience as an Optician is required, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain high standards of patient service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as an Optician.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of patient service.
• Ability to identify prescription discrepancies or anomalies and take corrective action.
• Skilled in identifying and resolving optical issues, including prescription verification and frame alignment.
• Familiarity with optical equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optical operations and serve as liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Assist with prescription interpretation, verification and problem resolution to ensure accuracy and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Independent work

Prescription interpretation

Optical verification

Tools

Lensometer

Lens clock

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Frame heater

Interpapillary measuring devices

Frame and lens cleaning products

Thickness caliper

Vertex densometer

Tolerance charts

Visual acuity charts

Job description

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking experienced and motivated Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations within VCS Optical Shops at the Aurora, CO 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.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as an Optician required.

Independent Work Capability: Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing responsibilities efficiently and maintaining high standards of patient service.

Prescription Interpretation & Problem Resolution: Ability to identify prescription discrepancies or anomalies and take appropriate corrective action to ensure accuracy and patient satisfaction.

Optical Verification & Quality Assurance: Skilled in identifying and resolving optical issues, including prescription verification, transitions verification, optical center alignment, segment height accuracy, and appropriate frame selection.

Technical Equipment & Tools Proficiency:

• Adjustment and bench tools
• Lensometer and lens clock
• Frame heater
• PD ruler and pupilometer
• Penlight and interpupillary measuring devices
• Frame and lens cleaning products
• Thickness caliper
• Vertex densometer
• Tolerance charts
• Visual acuity charts

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