Health Technician (Optometry)

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting vision examinations; assisting patients with contact lenses and eyewear orders; managing supplies and appointment schedules; and maintaining records.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Health Science, Vision Science, or Optometry. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Receive patients medical record, and in processes eachpatient on the computer.,Resolve problems associated with the diagnostic testing, administrative and clerical work of the clinic,Performs tasks ae required including but not limited to spectacle neutralization with an automated lens analyzer or standard lensometer,Perform visual acuity assessments, pupillary distances, near point of convergence and accommodations, color vision, and stereopsis; performing automated refraction.,Perform clerical administration and record keeping duties.,Provide information concerning appointments and record acquisition procedures, provides follow-up appointments, monitors the appointments schedule flow, alerting staff when discrepancies are noted.