Supervisory Health Technician (Ophthalmology)

Veterans Health Administration; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Houston, TX is seeking a Supervisory Health Technician (Ophthalmology) to lead ophthalmology staff and oversee clinical operations within the Eye Clinic.

Responsibilities include supervision, program management, and ensuring high-quality patient care while coordinating with the Lead Health Technician and affiliated residents. This federal role features a fixed schedule and a posted salary range.

Qualifications

• Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Ophthalmology Health Technicians and manage administrative duties.
• Oversee integration between ophthalmic medical devices and the electronic medical record system.

Education

Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Job description

Supervisory Health Technician (Ophthalmology)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Supervisory Health Technician (Ophthalmology) is responsible for the supervision, administrative management, direction of Ophthalmology Health Technicians (Ophthalmology) and supervises interactions with affiliate ophthalmology residents.

Key Responsibilities

The Supervisory Health Technician (Ophthalmology) in the Optometry Care Service provides both leadership and direct patient care to support high-quality ophthalmic services within the Eye Clinic. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: Supervisors may perform other complex assignments and program management duties such as overseeing the integration between ophthalmic medical devices and the electronic medical record system.

Responsible for the supervision, administrative management, direction of ophthalmology staff, and supervises interactions of Health Technicians (Ophthalmology) with affiliate ophthalmology residents.

Typical duties include preparing work assignments, monitoring clinical performances of ophthalmology staff, volunteers, and/or students, conducting performance appraisals, and other clinical and administrative responsibilities to ensure that the mission of the service and the medical center has been satisfied.

Works in partnership with the Lead Health Technician, who makes daily work assignments, monitors workflow, and coordinates task distribution; ensures alignment of assignments with service priorities, compliance requirements, and operational goals. Provides direct patient care as part of routine clinic operations by functioning as a working supervisor.

Independently performs ophthalmic technical duties-including patient workups, diagnostic imaging, visual field testing, OCT, and equipment troubleshooting-to maintain effective clinic flow, support technicians, and ensure high-quality care delivery. Assures compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements, and the quality management program, assuring corrective action is initiated as needed. Assures orientation and competency assessment of assigned staff.

Develops policies and procedures; manages document control; develops performance standards, position descriptions and functional statements; and is responsible for professional and administrative management of an assigned area to include budget execution. Maintains interdepartmental relations with other services to accomplish medical center goals.

May have overall responsibility for planning, assessing, and evaluating programs to ensure proper coordination between care delivered by the program and overall delivery of healthcare within the facility, or coordination of non-VA care as appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 580 - 01193 - F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $78386 – $101897/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.