VCS Health Tech (Optician) - Victoria

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service at the Victoria, TX VA Clinic is seeking an experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support optical operations and act as a liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.

This role emphasizes accuracy in prescription interpretation, optical verification, and hands-on use of key tools, delivering high-quality service to Veterans in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working as an Optician.
• Ability to work independently while providing high-quality patient service.
• Ability to identify prescription discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Experience with optical verification and ensuring accuracy.
• Proficient with optical equipment and tools listed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optical operations within VCS Shoppes and clinics.
• Serve as liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Ensure accuracy in prescription interpretation and adjustments as needed.
• Maintain and operate optical equipment and tools with quality standards.

Skills

Optician experience

Patient service

Prescription interpretation

Optical verification

Independent work

Equipment proficiency

Tools

Lensometer

Lens clock

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Frame & lens cleaning

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 Victoria, TX VA Clinic.

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.

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.