Ophthalmic Health Technician – Ambulatory Care

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Branch Health Clinic is seeking a GS-06 ophthalmic technician in Portsmouth, VA. The role requires screening patients for visual acuity, preparing optical orders, and performing pupil dilation procedures within an ambulatory care setting.

Direct Hire solicitation for US Citizens. Work hours are 07:00 to 15:30, located at the NNSY BHC in Portsmouth, offering comprehensive optometry services to base personnel.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including screening for visual acuity and managing optical orders.
• Experience with pupil dilation procedures and ophthalmic equipment in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for visual acuity and determine need for optical correction.
• Prepare and verify orders for optical fabrication.
• Perform pupil dilation procedures as part of eye exams.
• Familiarize and work with ophthalmic equipment in a clinical setup.

Skills

Visual acuity screening

Optical fabrication orders

Pupil dilation procedures

Ophthalmic equipment familiarity

Education

Graduate-level education in Optometry

Job description

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Branch Health Clinic is seeking a GS-06 ophthalmic technician in Portsmouth, VA. The role requires screening patients for visual acuity, preparing optical orders, and performing pupil dilation procedures within an ambulatory care setting.

Direct Hire solicitation for US Citizens. Work hours are 07:00 to 15:30, located at the NNSY BHC in Portsmouth, offering comprehensive optometry services to base personnel.