Optician

Licensed Optician / ABO-Certified OpticianBaltimore VA Medical Center & Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) Baltimore, Maryland Make a Difference for Our Nation's Veterans Medley Strategic Solutions (MSS) is seeking an experienced Licensed Optician or ABO-Certified Optician to provide onsite optical dispensing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System. In this role, you will work directly with Veterans, assisting with eyewear selection, fittings, adjustments, repairs, and patient education while delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring compliance with VA standards. Schedule ✅ Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week) ✅ Monday - Friday ✅ 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ✅ Federal Holidays Off ✅ No Weekends Required (unless special clinics are scheduled) Work Locations Services may be provided at one or more of the following VA facilities: Baltimore VA Medical Center Loch Raven VA Medical Center Perry Point VA Medical Center Baltimore Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Cambridge CBOC Eastern Baltimore County CBOC Fort Meade CBOC Glen Burnie CBOC Pocomoke City CBOC Key Responsibilities As an Optician, you will: Assist Veterans with frame selection and eyewear recommendations Measure pupillary distance (PD), segment heights, and fitting requirements Verify optical prescriptions issued by VA Optometrists and Ophthalmologists Perform eyewear fittings and dispensing services Adjust, repair, and troubleshoot eyeglasses, including: Frame adjustments Nose pad replacements Screw replacements Minor frame repairs Educate Veterans on proper eyewear use and care Answer questions regarding eyeglass orders and status Document services in VA electronic medical record systems Maintain compliance with VA, FDA, ANSI, Joint Commission, and CMS standards Deliver outstanding customer service to Veteran patients QualificationsCandidates Must Meet ONE of the

Following:

For States Requiring Licensure:

Current, unrestricted

State Optician License OR For States Without Optician Licensure:

Current American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification Additional Requirements Minimum 2 years of Optician experience preferred Experience with optical dispensing and frame fitting Ability to accurately interpret optical prescriptions Strong communication and patient-service skills Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently Ability to successfully complete VA credentialing and background investigation requirements Preferred Experience Candidates with the following experience are encouraged to apply: Veterans Affairs (VA) experience Hospital or medical clinic optical experience Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience CPRS experience Multi-site clinic experience Pre-Employment Requirements Prior to starting, selected candidates must complete: VA Credentialing Background Investigation VA Mandatory Training HIPAA Training Privacy & Information Security Training Bloodborne Pathogen Training Hepatitis B Documentation PIV Badge Processing Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk throughout the workday Ability to assist patients with eyewear fittings Fine motor dexterity for optical adjustments and repairs Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment Why Join Medley Strategic Solutions? ⭐ Serve our Nation's Veterans ⭐ Stable Federal Healthcare Opportunity ⭐ Monday-Friday Work Schedule ⭐ Competitive Compensation ⭐ Long-Term Contract Opportunity ⭐ Meaningful Work Supporting Those Who Served Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and service to the men and women who have served our country.

Pay:

$28.00 - $32.00 per hour

License/Certification:

ABO Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Baltimore, MD 21240 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person