VCS Health Tech (Optician)- DC/MD

Veterans Health Administration; United States; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking an experienced Health Tech (Optician) to support operations within VCS Optical Shops at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. The role centers on coordinating optical operations and acting as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers, and prosthetics teams.

A minimum of one year of experience as an Optician is required. The position emphasizes independent work, prescription interpretation, optical verification, and proficiency with optical equipment

Formación

• Minimum of one year of experience working as an Optician.
• Ability to work independently while managing responsibilities and maintaining high service standards.
• Proficiency in interpreting prescriptions and resolving issues to ensure accuracy and patient satisfaction.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate optical operations within VCS Optical Shops.
• Serve as liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Identify and resolve prescription discrepancies or anomalies.
• Ensure accuracy in optical center alignment, segment height, and frame selection.

Conocimientos

Independent work

Prescription interpretation

Optical verification

Equipment proficiency

Herramientas

Lensometer

Lens clock

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Frame heater

Interpupillary measuring devices

Frame and lens cleaning products

Thickness caliper

Vertex densometer

Tolerance charts

Visual acuity charts

Descripción del empleo

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking experienced and motivated Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations within VCS Optical Shops at the Washington DC, Charlotte Hall MD 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: 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.