USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Health Technician (Optometry)
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$41K/yr - $73K/yr
1+ years expThe Anchorage VA Medical Center is seeking a Health Technician (Optometry) to perform extensive optical duties, including fitting and repairing eyewear and conducting diagnostic procedures. The technician will work closely with licensed providers to support patient care in the eye clinic.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform optical functions including spectacle fitting, ordering, adjustment, repair
Transpose prescriptions from plus to minus cylinder, triage optical/spectacle complaints, measure for properly fitting frames for monovision, bifocal, trifocal, and progressive addition lenses and coordinates with prosthetics and fabrication laboratory for orders and corrections as needed
Provide direct patient care services related to patient education, verification and troubleshooting of ophthalmic lenses and eyewear
Educate the patient on lens material, lens design, frames, tints and coatings that they are eligible to receive
Measures inter-pupillary distances, optical centers, and multifocal or progressive addition lens segment heights
Assists patients in the selection and fitting of properly fitting standard and safety eyewear frames and properly adjust eyeglasses for comfortable fit and proper alignment of the optical centers and segment heights for optimal visual performance
Repairs broken or defective eyeglasses
Triages patient concerns by manual or automated lensometry verification and trouble shooting
Assists in creating, implementing, and preparing written and oral reports for the completion of continuous or problem focused Process Improvement and Quality Assurance processes
Maintains adequate supplies and pharmaceuticals used in the department
Documents the patient's testing results and data into EHR for co-signature by a staff optometrist
Manages EHR t-con or pool requests for both clinical and optical pools
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
The Selected Applicant must be eligible for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential and must maintain PIV credential eligibility during their services with the agency
5 CFR § 330.502 - General restriction on movement after competitive appointment applies
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement
Individuals serving in direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
EXPERIENCE: One year of experience as a health technician or assistant in the health care field demonstrating the applicant's ability to perform the work or by demonstrating a basic understanding of work in the health care field
EDUCATION (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED): I have successfully completed two academic years above high school with a minimum of 12 semester hours related to health technician/assistant or health technician (optometry)/assistant or associate degree, or completion of an independent study course in an optometry related technician or assistant field
COMBINATION: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED): I have a combination of college level- education beyond one (1) year with course(s) related to a study in medical, health, or related fields, and General and/or Specialized Experience to meet total experience requirements
Health Technician (Optometry), GS-04: (1) Experience/Education. None beyond the basic requirements
Health Technician (Optometry), GS-05: (1) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade
Health Technician (Optometry), GS-06: (1) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade
Health Technician (Optometry), GS-07: (1) Experience. One year of experience comparable to the next lower level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled
The work requires considerable periods of standing and walking with occasional bending and sitting
Some assisting or light lifting, less than 15 pounds, is also required
The technician must also be able to work for sustained periods, requiring flexibility in the schedule with breaks taken when available
The work is performed in an eye clinic office setting located within the medical center complex
There are moderate risks that require safety precautions, such as wearing gloves and masks as needed when providing patient care
Benefits
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