This position involves a variety of receptionist, clerical and technician duties designed to increase the overall efficiency of the optometry clinic at the Rosebud Service Unit located in Rosebud, South Dakota.

Duties

Prepares instruments, materials and equipment prior to beginning of clinic. Interviews patients, health records, history, and other appropriate findings Conducts optometric testing i.e., visual acuity color perception, heterophorias, depth perception, gross visual field testing, objective refraction, keratometry and introcular pressure to assist the Optometrist. Coordinates appointment system e.g., makes appointments, compiling appointment system data. Types material assigned by supervisor such as letters, memorandum and forms.

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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-6: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level. GS-7: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level AND/OR One (1) full year of graduate education directly related to the position. 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: Examples of specialized experience: GS-6: Work in a medical office performing patient histories, preliminary tests such as vital signs or visual acuities, assisting provider in delivering medical treatments and entering information into an Electronic Medical Record. A familiarity with basic ocular anatomy and experience independently providing patient education on ocular conditions and treatment and transcribing eyeglass prescriptions using standard optical notation. GS-7: Recognize and properly use a specialized retinal camera, equipment and materials associated to diagnostic and treatment procedures. Apply anatomy and its relationship to examinations/tests performed for specialty programs. Use computerized equipment to gather and enter a variety of data. Recognize adverse conditions of a patient during exam. Communicate with patients and provide information. Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only) 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 Rosebud Service Unit PO Box 400 400 Soldier Creek Road Rosebud, SD 57570 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]