Licensed Optician - VA Medical Centers (Federal Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

LICENSED OPTICIAN – VA Medical Centers (Federal Contract)

Baltimore, MD | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Multiple Openings

Pay: $32.00 – $40.00/hour based on experience and certifications

ABOUT ALLMED STAFFING

AllMed Staffing is a healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting skilled clinicians with meaningful opportunities across the country. We are currently hiring Licensed Opticians to support a federal contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the Baltimore, Maryland area. This is a rare opportunity to serve the men and women who have served our nation — in a stable, daytime-only schedule with no evenings or weekends.

LOCATIONS (MULTIPLE OPENINGS)

- Baltimore VA Medical Center – 10 N. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

- Loch Raven VAMC – 3901 The Alameda, Baltimore, MD 21218

- Perry Point VAMC – 361 Boiler House Road, Perry Point, MD 21902

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Fit, measure, and dispense prescription eyewear to eligible Veterans

- Assist Veterans with frame selection based on prescription and lifestyle needs

- Measure pupillary distances, segment heights, and base curves

- Verify eyeglass prescription specifications from VA Optometry and Ophthalmology clinics

- Perform minor repairs and adjustments (nose pads, screws, frame alignment, etc.)

- Document patient care in VA's electronic health record (CPRS/EHR) — VA training provided

- Maintain professionalism and a high standard of Veteran-centered care

REQUIREMENTS

- Current, full, and unrestricted Maryland Optician license OR ABO certification (required)

- Minimum 1–2 years of dispensing Optician experience preferred

- Must be able to pass a VA federal background investigation (NACI) — AllMed will guide you through the process

- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work compassionately with Veteran populations

- English fluency required (spoken, written, and reading)

- Current Hepatitis B vaccination documentation required prior to start

- Must be authorized to work in the United States — E-Verify employer

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- Pay: $32.00 – $40.00/hour based on experience and certifications

- Predictable federal contract schedule — Monday through Friday, no evenings or weekends

- 11 federal holidays observed per year

- Workers' compensation coverage provided

- Professional liability insurance provided

- AllMed team support throughout onboarding, credentialing, and VA background investigation

- Opportunity to build a long-term career in federal healthcare staffing

HOW TO APPLY

Apply now through ZipRecruiter. Please include your current Optician license or ABO certification, an updated resume, and your earliest available start date. Candidates available within 15 days of offer are preferred. Conditional offers will be extended pending completion of the VA background investigation and credentialing process.

AllMed Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This is a federal contract position subject to VA approval and credentialing requirements.
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