Welcome to Clarksburg small-town charm with big-city access! The Community 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.
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here! Airport Information: North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) 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.
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here! About the Facility 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.
Facility Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Optician - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)
- 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.
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