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Health Technician (Optometry)
Indian Health Service · Posted 5 days ago
On-site Winterhaven, CA $47K – $69K Apply by Sep 20, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ OperationsHealthcareTrades
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This position is located in Indian Health Service. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical and patient care support for optometry services by assisting with non-diagnostic clinical support activities, patient preparation, optical dispensing support, documentation, and service operations, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional practice standards. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
What You'll Do
- →Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Prepares medical records, reviews medical records and flags special information for provider, schedules patients and coordinates services.
- →Assists during examinations and treatments by supporting patient flow, preparing examination areas, setting up equipment and supplies, and performing delegated support tasks under supervision.
- →Cleans, prepares, and maintains optometry instruments and equipment by following approved cleaning, disinfection, calibration, and maintenance procedures to ensure readiness for use.
- →Assists with scheduling, rescheduling, and coordination of appointments using authorized systems and processes, and communicates appointment-related information to patients and clinical staff as required.
- →Provides approved educational materials and information to patients and families regarding eye health, vision care, eyewear use, and post-examination self-care, in support of the supervisor or higher- level personnel direction and established educational guidance.
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year probationary period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
- ✓Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- ✓IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers.
- ✓Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- ✓Schedule: Monday-Friday You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- ✓Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- ✓A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- ✓Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- ✓Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 2f59c584-6a60-4c9a-ba15-04b546e7eeab
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