VCS - Health Tech (Optician) Richmond VA

Veterans Health Administration; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration’s Veterans Canteen Service seeks experienced Health Techs (Opticians) to support Optical Shops in Richmond, VA. You will coordinate optical operations, act as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers, and prosthetics teams, and help deliver excellent service to Veterans.

Requirements include State Board optician certification and at least one year of experience. Independent work capability, prescription interpretation, and strong optical QA skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the State Board of Opticianry.
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Skills

Independent work

Prescription interpretation

Optical verification

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

State Board certification

Tools

Lensometer

Lens clock

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Frame heater

Frame and lens cleaning

Thickness caliper

Vertex densometer

Interpupillary measuring devices

Visual acuity charts

Job description

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking experienced and motivated Health Techs (Opticians) to support operations within VCS Optical Shops in Richmond, VA. VA Medical Center and multiple outpatient clinics in the Richmond area. 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. 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.