Veterans Health Tech Optician — Independent, Precise Eyewear

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Optical Shops in Florida are seeking an experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations across Gainesville, Jacksonville, Ocala, Tallahassee, The Villages and surrounding VA facilities.

This role coordinates optical operations and serves as a key liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams, delivering exceptional patient service to America’s Veterans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working as an Optician is required.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy and patient satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently while delivering high-quality patient service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optical operations and act as liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams.
• Deliver exceptional service to Veterans at multiple FL VA optical shops.
• Assist with optical verification, quality assurance, and equipment use.

Skills

Optician experience

Prescription interpretation

Independent working

Patient service

Technical proficiency

Tools

Lensometer

Frame heater

PD ruler

Pupilometer

Frame and lens cleaning

Thickness caliper

Vertex densometer

Visual acuity charts

Adjustment/bench tools

Tolerance charts

Job description

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Optical Shops in Florida are seeking an experienced Health Tech (Opticians) to support operations across Gainesville, Jacksonville, Ocala, Tallahassee, The Villages and surrounding VA facilities.

This role coordinates optical operations and serves as a key liaison between VCS, eye clinic providers and prosthetics teams, delivering exceptional patient service to America’s Veterans.