Optician (Optical Dispenser)

Terrestris Global Solutions • Clarksburg, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Optician (Optical Dispenser) to support the Veteran community in the Clarksburg, WV area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals. In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be certified by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO).
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s in Ophthalmic Technology is a plus.
• State licensing not required in the state of West Virginia.
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.
• If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Full-time, 8 Am-4:30 Pm Mon-Fri. No call, weekends, or federal holidays.
• Shall be responsible for helping Veteran beneficiaries by greeting them, determining lifestyle needs for prescription eyewear, assisting with frame selection, and making recommendations.
• Verify eyeglass prescription specifications provided by the VAMC Optometry or Ophthalmology clinics.
• Fill medically necessary eyeglass prescriptions as written by the privileged VA eye care provider.
• Ensure medical justification is within prescriptions for any add-ons.
• Communicate with primary eye care providers for prescription updates.
• Conduct on-site optical fitting and dispensary services.
• Perform measurements for pupillary distances, segment heights, base curves, and review final frame selection choice with the Veteran beneficiary.
• Making minor repairs and adjustments to eyewear as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• 11 federal paid holidays
• outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
• Award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED