- Position Title
- Health Technician (Ophthalmology)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTA-12746201-25-KM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 5, 2025 to Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Preferences
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Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your responses should match the experience listed on your resume and are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
1.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
2.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Do you possess one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) in federal service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Health Technician (Optometry)? Qualifying specialized experience includes for this position is providing direct patient care in an eye clinic (or similar environment) performing the following duties: obtaining patient medical history; preparing patients for eye examinations; documenting patient medical records; scheduling appointments; performing specialized ocular screening examination/tests; and maintaining inventory for an eye clinic. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
3.
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: Have you successfully completed one half year of graduate education (9 semester hours or equivalent) with a major that included courses directly related to the work of this position? Such graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
4.
COMBINATION: Do you possess successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level? The education portion must include graduate courses directly related to the work of the position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Interview patients to obtain their medical history.
6.
Screen patient complaints to determine emergent requests.
7.
Document patient medical records/charts (either paper or electronic).
8.
File and/or submit clinical documents and images for scanning.
9.
Set-up and perform automated visual fields testing.
10.
Measure and record intraocular pressures.
11.
Perform digital retinal imaging.
12.
Perform refractions and pupil examinations.
13.
Take measurements, fit, and complete orders for optical lenses and frames.
14.
Provide patient education concerning medications, treatment, and care received in the eye clinic.
15.
Assist Optometrists/Physicians in their performance of their duties.
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Administer eye medications (such as topical drops, ointments) under the direction of a physician or optometrist.
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Utilize applicable computer software programs and/or database applications to perform required tasks such as documenting patient medical records.
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Schedule patient appointments.
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Maintain inventory for an eye clinic, and order supplies when necessary.
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Utilize a computer to track medication expirations.
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information each job listed:
Job title;
Duties (be as detailed as possible);
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008);
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week);
Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).