VCS Health Tech (Optician) Missouri Area

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) seeks an experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support optical shops at the Columbia and Rolla MO VA Medical Centers. You will coordinate optical operations and act as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams to enhance veteran care.

Must be certified by the State Board of Opticianry and capable of independent work, with strong focus on prescription accuracy, optical verification, and quality assurance across equipment and frames.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the State Board of Opticianry.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high patient service standards.
• Experience in optical verification and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optical operations within VCS Optical Shops.
• Liaise between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Identify prescription discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Perform optical verification and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Prescription interpretation

Independent work

Quality assurance

Customer service

Education

State Board of Opticianry certification

Tools

Lensometer

Pupilometer

Frame heater

PD ruler

Frame and lens cleaning

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 Columbia and Rolla MO 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.

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.