Certified Optician – PRN (As Needed)
About The Position
Euola is seeking a Certified Optician to provide onsite optical services for Veterans at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on an as-needed basis. The PRN role provides coverage when regularly scheduled employees are unavailable because of vacation, medical leave, illness, personal leave, or other staffing needs. Coverage may be scheduled in advance or requested on short notice. Hours vary according to facility needs and employee availability; a fixed schedule or minimum number of hours is not guaranteed. The optician assists Veterans with eyewear selection and recommendations, takes optical measurements, verifies prescription specifications from VA Optometry/Ophthalmology clinics, and fits, adjusts, and dispenses eyeglasses. The position also involves minor repairs, accurate patient-care documentation in CPRS/EHR systems, maintaining equipment, and following applicable VA and healthcare standards. The employee must complete required training, background clearance, credentialing, and onboarding before accepting coverage assignments.
Requirements
- Current American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification or a state optician license.
- Technical proficiency in optical dispensing and patient care services.
- Experience with eyeglass fittings, measurements, and repairs.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a healthcare setting.
- Successful completion of VA background investigation and credentialing requirements before starting work.
- Completion of all required HIPAA, privacy, and VA training.
- Availability for intermittent coverage based on facility staffing needs.
- Completion of onboarding and credentialing before accepting coverage assignments.
Responsibilities
- Provide coverage during scheduled and unexpected employee absences.
- Assist Veterans with frame selection and lifestyle-based eyewear recommendations.
- Perform optical measurements, including pupillary distance (PD), segment heights, and base curves.
- Verify eyeglass prescription specifications provided by VA Optometry/Ophthalmology clinics.
- Fit, adjust, and dispense eyeglasses.
- Perform minor repairs, including screw replacement, nose pad replacement, and frame adjustments.
- Document patient care accurately within CPRS/EHR systems.
- Maintain compliance with VA, HIPAA, Joint Commission, and CMS standards.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain professional interactions with Veterans and VA staff.
- Ensure optical equipment and tools are maintained in proper working condition.
- Participate in required VA training and background clearance processes.
- Communicate availability and respond promptly to coverage requests.
- Be prepared to cover individual shifts or multiple days during employee absences, as availability permits.
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