# VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician) Palo Alto CA

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/864e4e5f-8d33-4695-9642-560543d08c63

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Management
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- Salary: 69863 – 90843 USD per year

## Summary

This supervisory role leads an optical shop within a VA Medical Center, managing staff and overseeing eyewear fitting, dispensing, and customer service for veterans. The position requires both hands-on optician work and management responsibility, balancing direct patient care with team coordination and operational oversight.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Office

## Required

- At least one year of specialized experience in optical services or optician work
- High school diploma or GED
- Current valid REAL ID
- Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to review optical prescriptions and identify discrepancies
- Skill in measuring and verifying lens placement within frames
- Ability to select appropriate lens types and positions for patient needs
- Ability to identify and resolve optical quality issues

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889829100