Optician

Employment OptionsJoin us as an Optician at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center located in Clarksburg, WV. This is a contract assignment with the Department of Veterans Affairs. W-2 and 1099 employment options available:W-2: Full access to Monterey Medical employee benefits with lower overall pay rate.1099: Higher overall pay rate in lieu of employee benefits.Duties IncludeFilling 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.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.Making minor repairs and adjustments to eyewear as needed.Period of Performance: 12-month base period (8/1/2026-7/31/2027) w/ 4 additional 12-month options for a possible total of 5 years.Schedule: Full-time, 8A-4:30P Mon-Fri. No call, weekends, or federal holidays.Who we are: Monterey is a Veterans Affairs (VA) Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). We graduated from the SBA 8(a) Program and have a variety of contracts available for use. What we do: Monterey teams with general practice, specialists, and allied health practitioners nationwide to provide local coverage for examinees. We deliver a wide range of medical examination-only services to public sectors and the individuals they serve. Our clients include the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the Department of Labor, the Department of Defense, and more. Our provider network consists of over 700 providers in various medical specialties and degree types. They conduct diagnostic-only examination services on an as-needed basis. These services may take place in their private office, established clinics located across the country, or during travel opportunities for group screening events. EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.