Optician

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Nestled in the rolling hills of north-central West Virginia, Clarksburg offers small-town charm with easy access to bigger-city amenities. The historic downtown anchored by the beautifully restored Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center hosts live music, theater, and community events year-round. Outdoor enthusiasts will find world-class whitewater rafting, hiking in the Monongahela National Forest, and some of the best fly fishing in the mid-Atlantic. With a cost of living well below the national average and nine daily non-stop flights connecting you to major metro areas, Clarksburg gives you the rare combination of a peaceful home base and effortless travel flexibility.

North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) is conveniently located just minutes from Clarksburg. The airport offers nine daily non-stop flights to major hub cities including Chicago, Washington D.C., and other connecting destinations, making travel easy and accessible for professionals and their families.

Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center

The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center serves veterans across 14 counties in north-central West Virginia. The facility provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services including primary care, surgery, mental health, rehabilitation, and specialty care including a well-equipped Eye Care / Optometry clinic. With a dedicated clinical team and a focus on veteran-centered care, the center maintains a strong commitment to clinical excellence and quality outcomes. The campus is conveniently located in Clarksburg and supported by several community-based outpatient clinics throughout the region.

Optician - Responsibilities

• Fabricate, fit, and dispense eyeglasses and other optical devices as prescribed by ophthalmologists and optometrists.
• Interpret and accurately fill optical prescriptions, ensuring proper lens type, power, and frame selection for each patient.
• Take precise facial and optical measurements including pupillary distance, segment height, vertex distance, and frame dimensions.
• Adjust, repair, and maintain eyeglasses and frames to ensure proper fit and patient comfort.
• Educate patients on proper use, care, and maintenance of their optical devices.
• Operate and maintain optical laboratory equipment used in the fabrication and finishing of lenses.
• Verify completed lenses for accuracy using lensometers and other precision instruments.
• Maintain inventory of optical supplies, frames, and lenses; order materials as needed.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other eye care professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Document all patient interactions, orders, and dispensing records accurately in the electronic health record system.

Optician - Requirements

• Must hold current American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited opticianry program preferred.
• Must possess a current, valid state license to practice opticianry (if required by the state of practice).
• Minimum of two years of experience in ophthalmic dispensing, lens fabrication, or a related optical field.
• Proficiency in the use of optical instruments including lensometers, pupillometers, and lens edging equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with a diverse veteran patient population.
• Must pass a background investigation for federal facility access.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.