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Health Technician (Ophthalmology)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is an entry-level Health Technician (Ophthalmology) job at the VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather, CA, with 1 vacancy. Selected applicants must complete a 2-year trial period, a drug test, and a required yearly flu vaccination.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen (or owe allegiance to the U.S.) to apply. The announcement says the position is open to U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Obtain and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and glucose.
  • Schedule patient appointments, testing, procedures, and consults.
  • Greet and check in patients, and handle phone calls and messages.
  • Keep medications, supplies, and equipment ready in the clinic.
  • Clean, disinfect, and maintain instruments and clinic equipment.
  • Complete paperwork and computer entries on time.

Do you qualify for GS-5 to GS-8?

With experience: You need one year of experience in a health care field, such as nursing, medical assistant, or health technician, to qualify at GS-5. Higher grades need one year of experience at the grade just below (GS-6 needs GS-5 level, GS-7 needs GS-6 level, GS-8 needs GS-7 level), plus specific skills listed in the announcement. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: Two years of education beyond high school with at least six semester hours in a health care field, or an associate's degree in a health care related field. Education can also be combined with experience, such as six months of health care experience plus one year beyond high school, or six months of experience plus an Armed Forces health technician or ophthalmology course, or six months of experience plus an independent study course in Ophthalmic Medical Assisting.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification from JCAHPO
  • Active BLS certification (listed as an ongoing duty)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript, if using education to qualify
  • Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript, if using foreign education
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
  • SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Professional certification document, if applicable
  • Cover letter, optional

How you will be rated: You are rated on the online questionnaire and on the USA Hire online assessment, which measures general job competencies. Your application, resume, and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or affect consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job, so a long-form resume or CV is fine.
  • Hold your COA certification before you are hired, because pending certification can delay hiring.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and upload your DD-214 and any required forms.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or as set by the supervisor based on the needs of the service.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must complete the online assessment
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required
  • 2-year trial period
  • Lift and carry up to 45 pounds, intermittently
  • Prolonged standing and walking up to 4 hours per day

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$45,155 – $80,525 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-5 to GS-8 · General Schedule
Location
Mather AFB, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Health Aid And Technician (0640)
Announcement
CBSW-13093921-27-SRH

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