Optometry Eye Clinic Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbia Township (MO); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Eye Clinic is seeking a Health Technician (Optometry) to support the optometry service within the Eye Clinic. The role requires handling ophthalmic data, patient information, and basic eyewear services in a clinical setting.

The position encompasses duties from GS-4 to GS-7, including assisting with eye care procedures, patient education, triage, and equipment restocking. A solid foundation in eye anatomy and infection control is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of basic eye anatomy and function.
• Ability to obtain, document and record ophthalmic and medical information for progress notes.
• Practice basic hygiene and infection control in a patient care setting.

Aufgaben

• Assist eye care providers with ophthalmic procedures.
• Provide basic patient education on eye health and vision conditions.
• Assist with triage of eye care requests and calls.
• Perform minor eyeglasses repairs (nose pads, screws).
• Restock eye clinic supplies and manage patient information.

Kenntnisse

Eye anatomy

Ophthalmic data entry

Infection control

Eyeglasses repairs

Triage abilities

Ausbildung

Two academic years above high school with related health courses

Associate degree in health technician/optometry or related field

Jobbeschreibung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Eye Clinic is seeking a Health Technician (Optometry) to support the optometry service within the Eye Clinic. The role requires handling ophthalmic data, patient information, and basic eyewear services in a clinical setting.

The position encompasses duties from GS-4 to GS-7, including assisting with eye care procedures, patient education, triage, and equipment restocking. A solid foundation in eye anatomy and infection control is essential.