Health Technician (Optometry)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, NC, is seeking a skilled Optometry Support Specialist to deliver clinical and administrative assistance in the Department of Optometry.

You will manage patient in-processing, perform preliminary diagnostic tests, train patients in contact lens insertion and removal, and assist with eyewear dispensing, repairs, and clinic scheduling, records, and equipment upkeep.

Direct Hire Solicitation; US Citizens encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience conducting a variety of vision examinations.
• Training patients on inserting and removing contact lenses.
• Preparing spectacle orders and assisting with ordering medical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinical and administrative support by managing patient in-processing, conducting preliminary diagnostic tests and contact lens training, dispensing and repairing eyewear, and handling clinic scheduling, equipment maintenance, and records management.

Skills

Vision examinations

Contact lens training

Spectacle orders

Medical supplies orders

Education

Graduate level education in Health Science/ Vision Science/ Optometry

Job description

About the Position: This position is located at WOMACK Army Medical Center Department of Optometry Fort Bragg, NC. Delivers clinical and administrative support by managing patient in-processing, conducting preliminary diagnostic tests and contact lens training, dispensing and repairing eyewear, and handling clinic scheduling, equipment maintenance, and records management.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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 a variety of vision examinations on patients; training patients on inserting and removing contact lenses; preparing spectacle orders; and assisting with ordering medical supplies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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.).

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.