HEALTH TECHNICIAN (Optometry)
Location: Leeds Massachusetts
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is in need of HEALTH TECHNICIAN (Optometry) right now, this occupation will be placed in Massachusetts. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy ID:
929769
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President LincolnÂ's promise - Â"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and f! or his widow, and his orphanÂ" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are AmericaÂ's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The
Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to exp! lore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA.
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The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define Â"who we are,Â" our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are
I
ntegrity,
C
ommitment,
A
dvocacy,
R
espect and
E
xcellence (Â"
I CARE
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America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to
http://www.va.gov/jobs/
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation.
DUTIES:
NOTE
: This i! s a full-time,
TEMPORARY
(not-to-exceed Six (6) months) position. This appointment may be renewed for additional service in accordance with Agency needs. Temporary positions do not offer health or life insurance benefits and may be terminated at any time before the expiration date. The appointment to a temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.
The Health Technician (Optometry) position will be located Veteran Affairs Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, Leeds, MA. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Generate consults per doctor's orders;
Schedule appointments utilizing a computerize software program;
Document all clinical information in electronic medical records;
Explain procedures to patients and position patients and cushion and/or shield patients for pro! cedures;
Determine patient's eligibility;
Perform var! ious eye examinations;
Assist with selection, fitting, adjusting, repairing, ordering of eye glasses;
Perform diagnostic testing per written order from Optometrists;
Store and forward teleretinal images for diabetic candidates;
Use digital imaging technology to perform a full range of diagnostic and treatment procedures including occasional non-routine processes;
Inventory and order clinical supplies;
Operate and maintain Optometric equipment;
Maintain proper records for quality control reports and/or workload;
Determine patient's eligibility;
And other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8AM - 4:30PM
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
THIS POSITION REQUIRES: One year of specialized experience that required and application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of this po! sition. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of Federal service. Examples of related experience include: perform optometry diagnostic examinations; screen patients; enter consults; perform fundus photography; store and forward teleretinal images; assist with selection, fitting, adjusting, repairing, ordering, and dispensing of eyewear; administer eye drops; knowledge of medical terminology; and ability to communicate with individual with various level of understanding. (*Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit.)
~OR~
Half a year (usually 9 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of this position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 seme! ster hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time s! tudy requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. (*If you are using education to qualify, transcripts are requested.)
~OR~
An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. To calculate the combination of education and experience, determine the amount of experience you have as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the amount of education you have as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Add the two percentages; the total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify for the grade level. (*If you qualify for a combination, your experience must be detailed and transcripts are requested.)
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (! KSAOs) as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Knowledge of medical terminology including abbreviations, meanings, and spelling to read medical reports to determine patient's status for eligibility and to determine adjunct conditions
Knowledge of normal ocular anatomy and common ocular pathology associated with diabetes and/or aging, e.g., cataract, macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy.
Knowledge of eyewear.
Knowledge of photographic activities connected to all phases of the retinal imaging program and use of digital imaging technology.
Ability to coordinate the day to day operation of the Imaging Clinic.
Ability to communicate and work with individuals with varying levels of understanding
Knowledge of the rules and guidelines for protecting sensitive information.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work involves various physical demands requiring the employee to be versatil! e in the many functions performed. These include sedentary work perform! ed at a desk with intermittent standing, walking, bending, lifting of lightweight records and supplies (rarely exceeding 25 pounds). The demands may be unpredictable requiring the incumbent to adjust accordingly. May be required to assist in transporting and transferring patients from wheelchair or stretcher and the examination environment. Will be responsible for moving imaging/ophthalmic equipment as necessary. Must be alert to patient's physical/mental needs, e.g., low blood sugar or stress of significant systemic/ocular disease, and take appropriate action. Must be able to prioritize tasks and work well with fellow staff members, using appropriate communication skills.
Emotional Demands:
Work requires that employees maintain composure and a calm, polite manner at all time. The employee will exhibit an unbiased and non-judgmental attitude in working with patients, families, and visitors.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a bus! y outpatient clinic setting. Imaging takes place in a very dark environment, behind closed doors. Outside noise interference is reduced to a minimum. Work is also performed within full view and hearing of patients and the general public. There are moderate risks that require safety precautions. These may involve stress, verbal or physical abuse caused by a disturbed or agitated patient or family member. Employee is subject to exposure of communicable diseases and/or patients with diabetes or other systemic or ocular disease. Patients may also have adaptive or life supporting equipment. The use of personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, gloves and protective clothing is required. Will have exposure to biohazard materials and sharps, and will have close association with highly technical equipment.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at
http://www.opm! .gov/qualifications
.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, ! PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Please refer to this
checklist
to ensure proper accreditation and for foreign education requirements.
Veteran's Preference:
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or! from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, non service-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed "
SF15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
," (go to
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf
) and required documentation with your application! materials. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit !
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applicants will be ranked based on four quality groups, as follows:
Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job;
Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; and
Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum quali! fications of the position including all selective factors.
After the vacancy announcement closes, reviewed applications are evaluated against the questionnaire responses and placed in the appropriate quality group. Qualified veterans will be afforded preference by being placed at the top of the appropriate quality group. Qualifying veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the best qualified group. The best qualified group is the first to be referred to the hiring facility for further consideration and possible interview. The remaining groups may be referred based on the number of applicants available.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered:
http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp
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The Federal Government has special excepted appointing authorities for persons with qualifying disabilit! ies, such as Schedule A. Specific information can be found at
! http://www.opm.gov/disability/peoplewithdisabilities.asp
. IMPORTANT: If you would like to receive consideration as a Schedule A applicant, you must contact the Human Resources office at the facility where this position is located at (413)584-4040.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the
VA for Vets
site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
The
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
(ICTAP) and
Career Transition Assistance Plan
(CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your mos! t recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
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VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with! salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
If you interested on this occupation just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This occupation starts available on: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:34:54 GMT
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