Optometry Health Technician — Eye Clinic Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 58,244 - 75,722; Full time

Job summary

A government health service in Long Beach seeks an energetic Health Technician (Optometry) to assist with diagnostic tests and patient care in the Eye Clinic. Candidates should be skilled in customer service and proficient with optometry equipment. The position requires specific education and certification from the American Board of Opticianry. This full-time role entails maintaining clinic supplies and supporting the Ophthalmology staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a health technician or assistant in the health care field.
• Successful completion of a course for health care technicians.
• Completed health technician/assistant courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ophthalmology and Optometry staff with patient care.
• Perform preliminary diagnostic tests in the eye clinic.
• Maintain supplies and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals in the exam room.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to operate optometry equipment

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Knowledge of optometry procedures

Education

Two academic years above high school

Certification from the American Board of Opticianry (ABO)

Job description

A government health service in Long Beach seeks an energetic Health Technician (Optometry) to assist with diagnostic tests and patient care in the Eye Clinic. Candidates should be skilled in customer service and proficient with optometry equipment. The position requires specific education and certification from the American Board of Opticianry. This full-time role entails maintaining clinic supplies and supporting the Ophthalmology staff in a fast-paced environment.