USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Health Technician (Paraoptometric)
Fort Hood, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $58K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician (Paraoptometric) to work at the Army Medical Center Darnall in Fort Cavazos, TX. The role involves performing duties related to the evaluation and treatment of optometry patients, including obtaining and recording patient data and performing diagnostic testing.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Optometry Technician performs duties relative to the evaluation and treatment of optometry patients seeking spectacles, contact lenses, or other visual care
Obtains and records patient data to include an abbreviated case history, medical conditions, and medication presently prescribed
Performs diagnostic testing/ancillary procedure duties, adhering to the specific requirements for each type of test
Accurately measures pupillary distance and segment heights, and measures patient's face and eyes to ensure proper fit of eyeglasses
Qualification
Required
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social)
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting optometrist in the examination and care of patients, and operating automated systems to obtain and record patient data
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05)
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted
A Personnel Security Investigation is required
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
One year trial/probationary period may be required
Direct Deposit of Pay is required
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
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