VCS Health Tech (Optician)- Ohio Area

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) seeks experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support Optical Shops at the Columbus, Grove City, Marion, and Delaware OH VA Medical Center locations. You will coordinate optical operations and act as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams to enhance Veterans’ eye care experience.

Requirements include a minimum of 1 year of Optician experience, independent work capability, and strong skills in prescription interpretation, optical

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working as an Optician.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with high patient service standards.
• Ability to identify prescription discrepancies or anomalies and take corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optical operations and serve as liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Support operations at VA Optical Shops across Columbus OH area.
• Ensure accurate prescription interpretation, transitions verification, and frame selection.

Skills

Independent work capability

Prescription interpretation

Optical verification

Quality assurance

Tools

Adjustment tools

Lensometer

Lens clock

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

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 Columbus, Grove City, Marion, Delaware OH 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.