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Health Technician (Optometry)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Health Technician job in optometry (eye care) at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, run by the Defense Health Agency's military treatment facilities. It is a direct hire announcement with 1 opening, the job is union-represented, and up to 25% travel may be required.

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.

Open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply.

What you would do

  • Process patient medical records on the computer.
  • Perform visual field tests with an automated analyzer.
  • Apply eye drops, ointments, and patches as needed.
  • Fit and dispense ocular implements (eye devices) for eligible patients.
  • Schedule routine and follow-up appointments, and order clinic supplies.

Do you qualify for GS-6?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level. Specialized experience means work that closely matches this job, such as using optometry equipment (like lensometers, tonometers, and visual field machines), doing basic eye tests, and entering data into electronic patient records.

With education: A half year (9 semester hours) of graduate education directly related to the job, such as optometry, can qualify you. You can also combine education and experience, but the two percentages must add up to at least 100%. Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved private organization or receive full credit at a U.S. accredited school.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • A job-related license or certification is required, and a copy must be submitted with your application. Certification from the American Board of Opticianry is highly preferred.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
  • Copy of job-related license or certification
  • Transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship

How you will be rated: Your full application package (resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers) will be reviewed to see if you meet the listed qualifications. If you inflate your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration, and missing or incomplete documents can make your application ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and make sure it clearly describes the specialized experience, or it will be removed.
  • List the number of hours worked per week for each job on your resume, or your application may be marked incomplete.
  • Upload a copy of your license or certification and your transcript if you use education, or you will be rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

  • One-year trial (probationary) period may be required
  • Background investigation to determine suitability for federal employment
  • Possible suitability or fitness determination
  • Secret security clearance
  • Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact
  • Yearly seasonal flu vaccination unless exempt for medical or religious reasons
  • Tuberculosis testing required
  • Male applicants born after 1959 must complete Selective Service registration statement
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Selection may be restricted by DoD referral system for displaced employees
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving costs are not authorized

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
$45,409 – $59,031 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-6 · General Schedule
Location
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Health Aid And Technician (0640)
Announcement
HSJT-27-13105504-DHA

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