Optician, VA Medical Center
Company: Allmed Staffing
Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Job Type: Full time contract
Contract Length: 12 months with option years
Pay: $36 per hour Overtime $54 per hour $1,440 weekly gross based on 40 hours
Schedule: Monday through Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PMNo weekends
Federal holidays off
Facility: Martinsburg VA Medical Center and affiliated outpatient clinics in the region.
Job Overview:
Allmed Staffing seeks a certified Optician to support the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The Optician supports Veterans through optical dispensing services inside the VA Eye Clinic. The role focuses on fitting and adjusting eyewear prescribed by VA providers.
Responsibilities:- Assist Veterans with eyeglass frame selection
- Measure pupillary distance and segment height
- Fit and adjust eyeglasses for proper alignment and comfort
- Verify prescriptions from VA optometrists and ophthalmologists
- Perform minor eyeglass repairs such as screw replacement and frame adjustments
- Document services in the VA electronic health record system
- Maintain optical equipment and dispensing tools
- Provide professional customer service to Veteran patients
Qualifications:- American Board of Opticianry certification preferred
- State optician license if required by state regulations
- Optical dispensing experience in clinic or retail setting
- Ability to read and verify optical prescriptions
- Strong patient service skills
- Credentialing Requirements
- Background investigation
- Proof of certification or license
- Vaccination and health clearanceVA training modules prior to start
Benefits:- Competitive weekly pay
- Long term federal contract opportunity
- Day schedule with federal holidays off
- Stable patient volume
- About Allmed Staffing
Allmed Staffing supports federal healthcare facilities across the United States. The company places clinical professionals in Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Indian Health Service, and other government medical facilities.
Application Instructions:
Submit your resume through Indeed or apply directly through Allmed Staffing to be considered for this VA contract opportunity.
