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Optometry Technician

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Defense Health Agency, AMC WOMACK, Dept. of Optometry Service
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Summary

About the Position: As an Optometry Technician supporting multiple health clinic locations on Fort Liberty to include Womack, Robinson, Byars, and Clark clinics. Performs diagnostic health, optometric, and optical duties prior to the optometrist's evaluation.

Supports multiple health clinic locations on Fort Liberty to include Womack, Robinson, Byars, and Clark clinics.


This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

An Optometry Technician license/certification is not required but preferred.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/31/2024 to 06/28/2024
Salary
$51,157 to - $66,505 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Liberty, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
HSJA240893801234HW
Control number
793456400

Duties

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  • Assist with selection, fitting, ordering, promoting, screenings for eye wear.
  • Assist patients with their optometry needs.
  • Input results of the patients testing into an electronic health record utilizing a data program such as MHS Genesis.
  • Perform initial neurological examination and ocular motility testing.
  • Perform necessary vision testing, ophthalmic diagnostic testing, and spectacle fittings/ordering in support of the Optometrist delivering comprehensive eye care.
  • Provide clerical and administrative support for clinics within the Department of Optometry.
  • Perform initial neurological examination and ocular motility testing.
  • Order expendable, non-expendable and durable supplies used in the clinic.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires drug testing on appointment and randomly thereafter.
  • Pre-employment physical is required.
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination is required.
  • This position in designated as inclement weather essential.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working in an optometry office conducting visual evaluations, screenings, testing and triage of patients; conducting maintenance and repair on examination equipment; assisting patients with the selection and/or fitting of eye wear; and/or use of an automated system to schedule patients for appointments.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Medical, Health, Biology or related field.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment
  • Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • An Optometry Technician license/certification is not required but preferred.
  • 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.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • NOTE: Candidates who falsify their resume may be fined, imprisoned, barred from Federal employment or removed from federal employment.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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