This Health Technician (Optometry) position is located in the Eye Clinic under Surgery Service.
The Health Technician (Optometry) duties include but are not limited to: triages patient phone calls or requests ensures exam rooms are stocked with adequate supplies instructs patients on administration of eye drops and post-operative instructions; accurately measures, compares and evaluates pupillary responses administers eye drops to dilate pupils performs basic color vision screening performs visual field testing (using Amsler grid or automated equipment) performs basic imaging testing such as corneal topography and external photography performs basic ocular testing such as pachymetry, tear production with test strips, glare testing, stereo acuity, contrast sensitivity, potential acuity meter, measuring spectacles using both automated and manual lensometry and transposing cylinders performs autorefactor to determine spectacle prescription performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Health Technician (Optometry) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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/.
rachel.gallagher3@va.gov · 785-640-9971
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $36409 – $65599/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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