VCS Health Tech (Optician) Bronx NY

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Veterans Canteen Service at Bronx VA Medical Center seeks an experienced Health Tech (Optician) to support ophthalmic operations and serve as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers, and prosthetics teams.

The role emphasizes accurate prescription interpretation, independent work, and high standards of patient service, with hands-on use of optical instruments to verify lenses, align centers, and ensure proper frame selection for veterans.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as an Optician required.
• Independent work capability with high standards of patient service.
• Ability to identify prescription discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Skilled in prescription verification, transitions verification, and frame selection.
• Proficient in the use of optical equipment and tools listed.

Kenntnisse

Optician experience

Independent work

Prescription interpretation

Quality assurance

Tools

Lensometer

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Frame and lens cleaning products

Thickness caliper

Vertex densometer

Tolerance charts

Visual acuity charts

Jobbeschreibung

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

Licensure & Experience:

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:

Proficient in the use of optical equipment and tools, including:

• 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.