Job summary

About the Position: Provides clerical, receptionist, and technician duties for the Optometry Service at the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic, Wiesbaden, Germany This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Major duties

Performs preliminary testing and evaluation of patients, and documenting the results. Assists the provider in evaluation of the patient including, but not limited to, automated visual field testing, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fundus photography, corneal topography. Clean and perform first echelon maintenance on ophthalmic equipment within the clinic. Assist patients with selection of spectacle frames, prepare and transmit spectacle orders, and facilitate delivery and spectacle fit. Perform administrative support functions for the clinic, as required.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: preliminary examination of patients prior to evaluation by the optometrist; assisting the optometrist in performing specialized procedures such as Visual Field Tests, Tonometry, and vision screenings; assisting patients in frame selection, spectacle ordering, and adjustment; and inserting contact lens while providing removal and care training with patients. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.