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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Health Technician (Optometry)

Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$46K/yr - $59K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician (Optometry) to join the team at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The role involves scheduling patients, assisting optometrists with procedures, and managing patient inquiries and records.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Schedule patients, answer questions about spectacle and contact lens orders

Take messages for staff doctors; answer questions regarding clinic operation and services

Greet patients and efficiently receives and manages visitors presenting services

Assists the optometrists in various patient procedures

Enter and retrieve data from Military Health System Electronic Health Record

Request medical records and print clinical schedules

Qualification

Assisting eye care providersDiagnostic testingPatient educationEquipment maintenanceBasic Life Support (BLS)Customer serviceCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation

A Personnel Security Investigation is required

This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis

Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption

This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing

A pre-placement medical examination is required

Moderate to heavy lifting up to 35 pounds may be required

Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position

Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting eye care providers with preliminary exams, diagnostic testing, patient education, and equipment maintenance in a clinical setting

Successfully completed a four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications