Health Technician - Optometry

Health Technician - Optometry

Indian Health Service - Phoenix, AZ

Salary:

$43,803- $56,941 per year

Full-Time

About The Position

This position is located in the Optometry Department at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, in Phoenix, AZ. The optometry technician serves as a front-line health care personnel; performing a combination of technical (non-professional medical) and administrative tasks related to the treatment and care of eye patients in an ambulatory environment.

Incumbent performs eye care services and technical tasks for patient care and is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Optometry.

Requirements

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

Work in a medical office performing patient histories, preliminary test such as vital signs, or visual acuities, assisting provider in delivery medical treatments and entering information into an electronic health record.

Is familiar with basic ocular anatomy and experience independently providing patient education on ocular conditions and treatment and transcribing eyeglass prescriptions using standard optical notation.

Why Choose IHS

Competitive Salary

13- 26 days' vacation

13 sick days, 11 Federal Holidays

Numerous health plans to choose; continue in retirement

Transfer opportunities-1 license/50 states

Outstanding Federal Benefits Plan

About Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ is a bustling metropolis that combines the activity of a large city with the beauty of its natural desert landscape. Phoenix has the most land dedicated to parks and preserves of any other major city in the nation. In addition to the gorgeous desert local, Phoenix offers outstanding theater, shopping, dining, museums, and more, many infused with American Indian tradition.