Optometry Health Technician — Eye Care Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Optometry Health Technician at the South Charlotte Healthcare Center in Charlotte, NC, with duty at the Charlotte Health Care Center and rotation to the Charlotte CBOC.

The incumbent supports eyecare services and patient treatment under the supervision of optometrists. Duties include conducting visual acuity tests, assisting with ophthalmic procedures, applying eye drops, measuring ocular parameters, and educating patients on eye health and vision

Qualifications

• Two years of college health-related coursework or equivalent.
• Associate degree or course in health technician/optometry.
• Experience with ophthalmic instrumentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual acuity testing and related measurements.
• Assist the eye care provider with ophthalmic procedures.
• Administer eye drops under supervision and document results.
• Educate patients on eye health and vision care.

Skills

Visual acuity testing

Eye measurements

Ophthalmic assistance

Patient education

Education

Two years college health

Associate degree in health tech

Tools

Lensometer knowledge

Keratometer use

Autorefractometer use

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Optometry Health Technician at the South Charlotte Healthcare Center in Charlotte, NC, with duty at the Charlotte Health Care Center and rotation to the Charlotte CBOC.

The incumbent supports eyecare services and patient treatment under the supervision of optometrists. Duties include conducting visual acuity tests, assisting with ophthalmic procedures, applying eye drops, measuring ocular parameters, and educating patients on eye health and vision