Optometry Health Technician: Eye Care Support Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center is seeking a Health Technician (Optometry) to assist optometrists with diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.

The role includes triaging calls, preparing exam rooms, and guiding patients on eye drops and provider instructions. Candidates should demonstrate basic education in health technician fields or related work experience; grandfathering provisions may apply and licensure requirements are noted for appointment.

Qualifications

• Two academic years above high school with related health technician courses or an associate degree.
• One year of experience as a health technician or assistant in health care.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education qualify.
• Grandfathering provision for VA employees may apply.

Responsibilities

• Support Optometrists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and patient counseling.
• Triage patient phone calls and requests; ensure exam rooms are stocked with supplies.
• Instruct patients on eye drops and provider instructions; assist with ophthalmic tasks and measurements.

Education

Two academic years above high school with related health technician/assistant courses or associated degree

Associate degree in health technician/optometry related field

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center is seeking a Health Technician (Optometry) to assist optometrists with diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.

The role includes triaging calls, preparing exam rooms, and guiding patients on eye drops and provider instructions. Candidates should demonstrate basic education in health technician fields or related work experience; grandfathering provisions may apply and licensure requirements are noted for appointment.