Eye Care Health Technician — Dispensing Optician

Administration & Operations; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bend VA Medical Center Eye Care Service is seeking a Health Technician (Dispensing Optician) to support patient care in ophthalmic services under supervision. The role involves assisting patients in selecting eyewear frames, measuring interpupillary distances, and helping with eyewear fitting and ordering.

Applicants must have English proficiency and at least one year of specialized experience at GS-5 level or equivalent, including documenting patient care in electronic records.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: 1 year at GS-5 or equivalent in ophthalmic/health services.
• Experience in assisting patients with selecting eyewear and measuring interpupillary distances.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).

Job description

The Bend VA Medical Center Eye Care Service is seeking a Health Technician (Dispensing Optician) to support patient care in ophthalmic services under supervision. The role involves assisting patients in selecting eyewear frames, measuring interpupillary distances, and helping with eyewear fitting and ordering.

Applicants must have English proficiency and at least one year of specialized experience at GS-5 level or equivalent, including documenting patient care in electronic records.