VCS Health Tech (Optician) South Florida

Veterans Health Administration; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at Broward and Homestead FL VA Medical Centers seeks experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support optical shops. You will coordinate optical operations and serve as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers, and prosthetics teams, helping to ensure smooth patient service for Veterans.

Requirements include a minimum of one year as an Optician, independence in workflow, strong prescription interpretation, and proficiency with optical equipment such as

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as an Optician.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high patient service standards.
• Strong prescription interpretation and problem resolution skills.
• Proficient with optical equipment and bench tools.
• Current REAL ID required to work with VCS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optical operations and liaise between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Ensure accuracy in prescriptions and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain optical equipment and perform quality assurance.
• Assist in frame selection and patient service.

Skills

Independent Work

Prescription interpretation

Optical verification

Equipment proficiency

REAL ID compliance

Tools

Lensometer

Lens clock

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Frame heater

Frame/Lens cleaner

Thickness caliper

Vertex densometer

Job description

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking experienced and motivated Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations within VCS Optical Shops at the Broward, Homestead FL 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.