Optometry Health Technician - Eye Care Specialist

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Technician (Optometry) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs performs complex optical duties, measurements, fittings and eyewear services, while supporting licensed eye care providers in the clinic. It includes dispensing, repairs and patient education to ensure accurate eye care delivery.

The role may require meeting federal requirements, with GS-04 to GS-07 levels and progressively expanded knowledge of eye anatomy, refractive measurements, and patient communication in a clinical

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic eye anatomy and function.
• Ability to document ophthalmic and medical information from patients.
• Practice basic hygiene and infection control in a patient care setting.
• Follow eye clinic and patient care policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform minor eyeglasses repairs (nose pads, screws).

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of optical duties including measurements, fittings, ordering and dispensing eyewear.
• Dispense and adjust ophthalmic lenses and eyewear.
• Assist eye care providers with ophthalmic procedures and patient care.
• Educate patients on eye health and lens care.
• Triage and manage eyewear issues as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of eye anatomy

Ophthalmic information documentation

Infection control

Eye clinic policies and procedures

Eyeglasses repair basics

Education

Two academic years beyond high school with related health technician courses or an associate degree

Job description

The Health Technician (Optometry) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs performs complex optical duties, measurements, fittings and eyewear services, while supporting licensed eye care providers in the clinic. It includes dispensing, repairs and patient education to ensure accurate eye care delivery.

The role may require meeting federal requirements, with GS-04 to GS-07 levels and progressively expanded knowledge of eye anatomy, refractive measurements, and patient communication in a clinical