This position is located within the Chinle Service unit, Division of Clinical Services, Optometry Department in which location of position is either in Chinle, Arizona or Pinon, Arizona. The work is to perform a variety of regular and recurring technical support and specialized ophthalmology diagnostic and treatment examination procedures that effects the well-being of the patient. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Operate and oversee optical services. Verifies spectacle prescriptions using manual and automated lensometers. Performs interpupillary distance and near measurements, monocularly and binocularly. Eyeglasses quotes, order, logs receipt, prepares monthly reports. Performs screening: visual acuity, confrontation fields, extra ocular muscle movements, pupillary reactions, lens neutralization. Screens patient, review charts and obtains ocular information.
Assists eye care professional in the examination. Provides Navajo and English interpretation for optometrist and patients when needed. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)
If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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/.
Pauline.Begay@ihs.gov · 928-697-4268
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $45409 – $65599/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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