Health Technicians (Optometry)
At the Jacksonville 1 VA Clinic NFSG Veterans Healthcare System, Health Technicians (Optometry) support Optometrists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care, and patient counseling. The Health Technician (Optometry) triages patient phone calls or requests; ensures exam rooms are stocked with adequate supplies; instructs patients on administration of eye drops and provider instructions; accurately measures, compares, and evaluates pupillary responses as well as other supportive tasks.