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Optometry Technician jobs are open across private optometry practices, ophthalmology clinics, retail vision centers, and health systems, at every level from entry-level to lead tech, with specializations in visual field testing, contact lens fitting, and ophthalmic imaging. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
About the Position: This position is located at Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor, Wa.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
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Duties
- Assist in the preliminary examination of patients prior to their evaluation by the Optometrist.
- Assist patients in their selection of spectacle frames.
- Perform a variety of screening and technical procedures.
- Shape spectacle frames to fit the contours of the patients face and head.
- Select and instill diagnostic ocular pharmaceutical agents to perform pupil dilation procedures.
- Schedule appointments in the automated healthcare system and register patients for clinic visits.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
- This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
- This position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
- This position has a TDY or business travel requirement of 5% of the time to various locations. This may require travel on military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 obtaining medical and ocular history; fitting and ordering of spectacles; utilizing specialized optometry testing equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as vision science, ophthalmic technology or biomedical science.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- 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.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
- The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/27/2026to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13111240).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
- You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Agency contact information
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Oak Harbor, WA 98278
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Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in optometry technician jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with one or more years of ophthalmic or clinical support experience
- Proficiency operating auto-refractors, slit lamps, and visual field testing equipment
- COA, CPOA, or Certified Paraoptometric certification preferred or required
- Strong patient communication skills for intake, pre-testing, and frame selection support
- Experience with electronic health records and ophthalmic practice management software
- Basic knowledge of optics, lens types, and common eye conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration
Tips for Your Optometry Technician Job Search
List every diagnostic instrument you've operated
Employers screen for specific equipment experience, so name the exact instruments on your resume: auto-refractors, slit lamps, visual field analyzers, fundus cameras, and OCT machines. Generic phrases like 'ophthalmic equipment' won't pass applicant tracking filters the way instrument names will.
Highlight your COA or CPO certification status
Many postings prioritize candidates who hold a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Paraoptometric credential. If you're in progress, note your expected exam date so hiring managers don't screen you out before reading further.
Target postings by practice type, not just title
A retail vision chain role and a hospital-based ophthalmology tech role carry different day-to-day demands. Filter by setting early so your cover letter can speak directly to whether you're experienced with high patient volume, surgical pre-op, or specialty lens fittings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists optometry technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for skills demonstrations during interviews
Many optometry practices ask candidates to perform a mock patient intake, run a visual acuity test, or demonstrate lensometry on the spot. Brush up on your technique for the instruments the job posting specifically mentions before you walk in.
Negotiate scope before accepting any offer
Optometry tech roles vary widely in what techs are allowed to perform under state law. Before accepting, confirm whether the role includes pretesting only or extends to contact lens instruction, scribing, and triage, so you know exactly what your day will look like.
Optometry Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most optometry technicians?
The companies hiring the most optometry technicians right now include DOCS Health, Aria Care Partners, and US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, with the largest share of openings in Arkansas, Florida, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail optical chains and large ophthalmology group practices consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many optometry technician jobs are remote?
About 17% of optometry technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most tech duties. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include medical scribing, insurance authorization support, and patient scheduling roles that sit adjacent to the core clinical tech position.
How do you become an optometry technician?
Start by completing a high school diploma and seeking an entry-level ophthalmic assistant or tech aide role at a practice willing to train on the job. Once you have clinical hours, pursue certification through the American Optometric Association's paraoptometric program or the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology. Earning your COA or CPOA credential then opens doors to lead tech and specialty roles.
Can you get hired as an optometry technician with little or no experience?
Yes, many private optometry practices and retail vision chains hire entry-level candidates and train them in-house on pretesting and patient intake. Your best path is to emphasize any patient-facing or clinical support background, even from a different healthcare setting, and to mention any coursework related to anatomy, optics, or medical terminology. Some practices value a steady chair-side manner over direct eye care experience.
What does the optometry technician interview process look like?
Most practices run a phone screen followed by an in-person interview with the lead optometrist or office manager. You'll likely be asked to walk through how you handle a full patient pre-test sequence and how you manage a busy schedule with multiple patients in pretesting at once. Some practices add a brief hands-on skills check using the equipment in their exam lanes before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to optometry technician jobs?
You can find and apply to optometry technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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