Optometry Health Technician | Vision Care Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Charlotte, NC seeks an Optometry Health Technician to support comprehensive eye care in the Eye Clinic. Responsibilities include patient history collection, acuity testing, medications administration, and assisting ophthalmic providers in clinical procedures.

The role is full-time, on-site at the South Charlotte Healthcare Center with rotation to the Charlotte CBOC, offering robust federal benefits including leave, insurance, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ophthalmic patient care procedures.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic testing basics (acuity, tonometry).
• Familiarity with CPRS or similar medical records systems.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history including ocular and general health information and current eye medications.
• Perform eye examinations and measurements (visual acuity, pupil size, pupillary light response, extra tests as needed).
• Administer eye drops under supervision and assist in ophthalmic procedures.
• Assist in training residents and externs in clinic procedures and instrument use.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Charlotte, NC seeks an Optometry Health Technician to support comprehensive eye care in the Eye Clinic. Responsibilities include patient history collection, acuity testing, medications administration, and assisting ophthalmic providers in clinical procedures.

The role is full-time, on-site at the South Charlotte Healthcare Center with rotation to the Charlotte CBOC, offering robust federal benefits including leave, insurance, and retirement options.