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USAJOBS · 17 hours ago

Lead Health Technician (Ophtha

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$62K/yr - $81K/yr

1+ years exp

The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Lead Health Technician in Ophthalmology. This role involves performing complex ophthalmic technical duties, overseeing clinic services, and ensuring efficient patient care while exercising independent judgment.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Making work assignments

Monitoring workflow

Providing input on performance

Resolving daily workplace issues and maintaining efficient flow of patient care

May provide training to eye care staff, students and/or trainees

May provide input into special advancements, promotions, and disciplinary actions

Qualification

Certified Ophthalmic AssistantOphthalmic diagnostic testsOphthalmic instruments operationElectronic health records (EHR)Leadership experienceTrainingCommunication skillsTeamworkMentoring

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Experience. One year of experience in a health care field, such as but not limited to nursing, medical assistant, or health technician

Education. Two years above high school with a minimum of six semester hours directly related to a health care field or associate's degree in a health care related degree

Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying

Certification: All applicants must be certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)

GS09: Must have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-8 grade level

Ability to work with a team to provide technical guidance, plan, organize, and coordinate activities of a Health Technician (Ophthalmology) in order to effectively complete job duties of assignment such as distributing workload, monitoring the status and progress of work, monitoring accuracy of work, etc

Ability to communicate effectively in order to meet program objectives. This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels

Ability to assist in Health Technician (Ophthalmology) development, outcome management, and strategic planning

Ability to act as liaison between Health Technicians (Ophthalmology) to resolve informal employee complaints and concerns

Preferred

Proficient in performing a wide range of ophthalmic diagnostic tests (visual acuity, tonometry, refraction, OCT, visual fields, fluorescein angiography, fundus photography, A-Scan)

Skilled in operating and maintaining ophthalmic instruments

Ability to perform difficult ophthalmic technical duties with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, ensuring accuracy and patient safety

Experience training and mentoring junior technicians

Ability to coordinate clinic flow, manage schedules, and ensure efficient patient throughput

Strong communication skills for collaboration with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and administrative staff

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems

Ability to manage inventory of ophthalmic supplies and equipment

Prior lead or senior technician role or demonstrated leadership responsibilities

Exposure to specialty areas such as retina, glaucoma, or cataract surgery support

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)