Eye Care Technician - Optometry & Patient Education

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health Technician (Optometry) to support the St Cloud VA Health Care System. The role involves assisting optometrists/ophthalmologists in patient care, documentation, and basic eyeglasses services.

Responsibilities span from patient education on eye care to helping with ophthalmic procedures and clinic operations. A strong emphasis on infection control, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to clinic policies is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic eye anatomy and function.
• Ability to document ophthalmic and medical information for electronic records.
• Ability to practice basic hygiene and infection control.
• Ability to follow eye clinic policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform minor eyeglasses repairs.

Skills

Eye anatomy knowledge

Ophthalmic information handling

Hygiene and infection control

Policy adherence

Eyeglasses repair basics

Education

Health technician education options

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health Technician (Optometry) to support the St Cloud VA Health Care System. The role involves assisting optometrists/ophthalmologists in patient care, documentation, and basic eyeglasses services.

Responsibilities span from patient education on eye care to helping with ophthalmic procedures and clinic operations. A strong emphasis on infection control, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to clinic policies is required.