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Health Technician (Optometry)
Indian Health Service · Posted 18 days ago
On-site Part-time Camp Verde, AZ $41K – $59K Apply by Sep 30, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ OperationsHealthcareTrades
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Join the Indian Health Service as a Health Technician (Optometry) and support quality healthcare services for American Indian communities. Assist healthcare teams with providing 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. 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) Assists with patient preparation, intake, and support during optometry examinations and treatments.
- →Performs delegated non-diagnostic screening activities and documents patient information in electronic records.
- →Provides basic optical dispensing support, including eyewear measurements, adjustments, and product verification.
- →Maintains optometry equipment, instruments, supplies, and examination areas to ensure readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- →Coordinates appointments, assists with patient scheduling, and supports clinic operations.
- →Provides approved patient education on eye health, vision care, and eyewear use.
- →Supports outreach, training, inventory, and other administrative activities to ensure efficient service delivery.
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial 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.
- ✓Position may be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
- ✓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/.
- ✓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.
- ✓Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
- ✓Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Personality Fit
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