VCS Health Tech (Optician)- Somerset KY

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the Somerset VA Medical Center is seeking an experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support optical shop operations. You will coordinate optical workflows and act as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams to deliver patient-centered service.

Requirements include at least 1 year of optician experience, ability to work independently, strong accuracy in prescription interpretation, and proficiency with optical equipment such as

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as an Optician required.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of patient service.
• Ability to identify prescription discrepancies or anomalies and take corrective action.
• Skilled in optical verification and quality assurance, including alignment and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optical operations and serve as liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Assist with prescription interpretation, verification and adjustments to ensure accuracy.
• Support optical equipment use and maintenance to ensure patient satisfaction.

Skills

Independent work

Prescription accuracy

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Lensometer

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Interpupillary measuring devices

Job description

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking experienced and motivated Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations within VCS Optical Shops at the Somerset, KY 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:

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.