Health Technician (Optometry)

About the Position: The position is located in the directorate of branch clinics at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Branch Health Clinic (NNSY BHC) in Portsmouth, Virginia. NNSY BHC is an ambulatory care clinic that provides urgent care, primary care, and a full range of occupational health services, including optometry services, to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and other nearby base installations.

The work hours for this position is 0700 to 1530.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Assist in the preliminary examination of patients prior to their evaluation by the optometrist by performing a variety of screening and technical procedures; | Interviews each patient, eliciting a limited general medical and eye history, conducts reconciliation of current patient medications, and reviews medical records for additional history required for the vision evaluation; | Assists patients in their selection of spectacle frames; Prepares and sends spectacle orders to the optical fabrication for manufacture and upon delivery verifies the accuracy of each job via a visual inspection and the use of lensometer; | Performs a variety of additional specialized testing to assist the optometrist; Performs administrative support functions for the clinic.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and / or Experience 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.

GS-06
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Screens patients for visual acuity, neutralizing spectacle and/or contact lenses; Prepares and verifies orders of optical fabrication; Complete pupil dilation procedures for patients; Familiarization with ophthalmic equipment within the clinic;. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-[insert 05 or above]).

OR

Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Optometry.

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 9. Add the two percentages.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | A Personnel Security Investigation is required. | This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. | This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire). | Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. | Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. | Health care workers will be offered the Hepatitis B vaccine or immunity testing, and if declined, will be required to sign a Hepatitis B declination form. | Tuberculosis (TB): This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing. | A pre-placement medical examination is required. | Moderate lifting up to 30 pounds is required. | Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. | This position may have a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement. | Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.