Health Technician (Optometry)

Quick Facts

• Role: Health Technician (Optometry)

• Focus: Technical and patient care support for optometry/ophthalmology services

Description

Provide patient intake, ophthalmic screening, and a full range of ophthalmic tests and measurements according to established protocols. Assist optometrists/ophthalmologists during exams and procedures, support optical dispensing (frame measurements, prescription verification, spectacle order processing), and maintain clinical documentation using electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake and collect medical and ocular history

• Conduct ophthalmic tests (e.g., visual acuity, visual fields, ocular motility, pupillary response, tonometry, color/depth perception, pachymetry, autorefraction, Amsler grid, and other assigned optical tests)

• Assist providers during exams/procedures (patient positioning, room/instrument preparation, cleaning)

• Manage patient records (retrieve/route/return; chart reviews; audit and performance improvement documentation)

• Perform optical dispensing tasks (frame measurements, verify spectacle prescriptions, basic optical bench work, lens/frame selection guidance, process spectacle orders and documentation, verify Medicaid/other eligibility)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)

• Valid driver’s license

• Pass E-Verify

• Complete a federal background investigation and any required forms within 5 calendar days of issuance

• Set up direct deposit

• Meet GS-5/GS-6 minimum qualifications based on specialized experience and/or education (as documented on resume)

• Financial suitability review demonstrating financial responsibility (no substantial unresolved delinquent obligations)

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits including annual leave; potential credit for qualifying prior non-federal experience or active-duty military service

• Immunization compliance required for roles working in IHS healthcare facilities

• Eligible for review of IHS total compensation package and federal benefits