This position is located at the Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, MT and reports to the Supervisory Optometrist. The incumbent will provide receptionist, clerical, and technician duties for the Optometry Clinic. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. READVERTISEMENT - This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information

Duties

Perform advanced optical work including lens and frame selection, spectacle measurements and eyeglass repairs. Perform patient assessment prior to being examined by Optometrist including case history, chief complaint, and preparation of eyewear. Provide patient education on optical ocular disease conditions and the proper care and wear of eyeglasses and other optical wear. Perform clerical duties such as, schedule patients, answer telephone calls, receive and prepare mail, and maintain files.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Individual Occupational Requirements Specialized Experience (for positions at the GS-4 and above): Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled. OR Education and Training GS-3: Successful completion of l year of study that included study in medical, health, or related fields OR (6) six months of general experience. GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position OR (6) six months of general experience and (6) six months of specialized experience. GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position OR (1) one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4. General Experience (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, OR (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized experience at the GS-04 grade level: Perform tests requested by an optometrist, such as entry testing and visual fields, understanding the protocol of the test from the optometrist, verifying glasses prescriptions, and repairing glasses. Specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level: Perform tests requested by an optometrist with thorough understanding of the protocol and not requiring direct supervision (such as entry testing, visual fields, retinal photography, ocular coherence tomography, tonopen tonometry, color vision, depth perception, pachymetry, autorefraction, Amsler Grid testing); proper use of pharmacological agents; order, verify, and troubleshoot glasses prescriptions; repair glasses independently; educate patients about glasses and contact lens adaptation and use; act as an office manager by using computer software and clerical organizational skills. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Blackfeet Service Unit PO Box 760 760 Hospital Circle Browning, MT 59417 US
• Name: Teresa Persell
• Phone: 406-281-3170
• Email: [email protected]