Optician (Optical Dispenser)

Optical Dispenser

Are you looking for a challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking an Optician (Optical Dispenser) to support the Veteran community in the Baltimore, MD area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights

• Pay: $22.00/hour
• Contract Type: 1 base year with 4, 1-year option periods
• Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm
• Location: Baltimore MD, Loch Raven MD

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. An Associate's in Ophthalmic Technology is a plus.
• Must be certified by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO).
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• 11 federal paid holidays

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

What does a typical day look like for the Optician (Optical Dispenser)?

• Monday - Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm No call, weekends, or federal holidays.
• Shall be responsible for 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.
• Fill 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. Perform measurements for pupillary distances, segment heights, base curves and review final frame selection choice with the Veteran beneficiary.
• Making minor repairs and adjustments to eyewear as needed.

What qualifications do you look for?

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. An Associate's in Ophthalmic Technology is a plus.
• Must be certified by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO).
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

We offer outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week regularly are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.