VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician) Palo Alto CA

Palo Alto, CA · Management

$69,863 – $90,843

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

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. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Microsoft Office

What they ask for

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