VCS Health Tech (Optician) Hemet CA

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Hemet (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Canteen Service seeks an experienced Health Tech (Optician) to support optical shops at Hemet VA Medical Center. You will coordinate optical operations and liaise with eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams to deliver quality service to Veterans.

Requirements include certification by the State Board of Opticianry, minimum 1 year experience, and ability to work independently, perform prescription interpretation, and ensure optical verification and quality assurance using standard

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the State Board of Opticianry.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an Optician.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optical operations and act as liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Identify prescription discrepancies and take corrective action to ensure accuracy and patient satisfaction.
• Verify optics, transitions, and frame alignment; ensure proper segment height and center accuracy.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Prescription interpretation

Optical verification

Quality assurance

Equipment proficiency

Tools

Adjustment tools

Lensometer

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Frame cleaner

Lens clock

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 Hemet CA 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:

Must be certified by the (State name) State Board of Opticianry. (Remove if not required by the state) 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.