Ophthalmology Technician — Eye Care Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Ophthalmology Technicians to support ophthalmologists/optometrists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care, and patient counseling within the Veterans Health Administration.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including US citizenship and education/experience criteria; COA certification options exist; English proficiency is required; positions range GS-5 to GS-8 in a VA Hospital setting, with advancement within the federal pay scale.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general outpatient clinical policies and procedures in a health care environment.
• Ability to obtain, document and record demographic and medical information from patients in order to develop an accurate medical record.
• Ability to use basic ophthalmic equipment; and
• Knowledge of basic disinfection of non-critical reusable medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists and optometrists in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Provide patient counseling and education on eye care.
• Maintain and sterilize ophthalmic instruments and ensure clinic readiness.

Skills

General outpatient policies

Demographic/medical data collection

Ophthalmic equipment use

Disinfection of equipment

Education

2 years post-high school in healthcare or associate degree

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Ophthalmology Technicians to support ophthalmologists/optometrists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care, and patient counseling within the Veterans Health Administration.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including US citizenship and education/experience criteria; COA certification options exist; English proficiency is required; positions range GS-5 to GS-8 in a VA Hospital setting, with advancement within the federal pay scale.