Hourly Wage 19.80Duties:
Incumbent works under the general supervision of the canteen chief or his/her designee with the guidance of on-site Opticians.
Incumbent is responsible for greeting Veterans, performing simple eyewear adjustments, entering data into various databases such as CPRS and 4Sight, and performing general office functions such as filing and answering phones.
Handles phone messages to follow up with customer, does research in CPRS, calls the lab, prosthetics and/or vendors as part of resolving problems with Veterans as they arise using all tools available.
Operates a cash register and maintains a change fund in accordance with VCS operating procedures. Processes sale slips, makes change, and prepares daily cash and sales reports
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The nature of the work environment, which is normally in a hospital setting may require appropriate protective devises/clothing.
Lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds and occasionally over 40 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility:
Must be able to move around, greet patients, data filing. This would require the ability to lift and move frames, files, etc., open filing cabinets and displays, reaching and bending, as necessary. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the COVID-19 vaccination and annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption has been granted. HCP in violation of these directives may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal serviceHCP for purposes of the influenza vaccination program are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.HCP for purposes of the COVID-19 vaccination program refers to all paid and unpaid persons who work in or travel to VHA locations who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials, including body substances (e.g., blood, tissue, and specific body fluids); contaminated medical supplies, devices, and equipment; contaminated environmental surfaces; or contaminated air. These HCP may include, but are not limited to, emergency medical service personnel, nurses, nursing assistants, physicians, technicians, therapists, phlebotomists, pharmacists, health professions trainees (HPTs), contractor personnel, and persons (e.g., clerical, dietary, environmental services, laundry, security, maintenance, engineering and facilities management, administrative, billing, and volunteer personnel) not directly involved in patient care but potentially exposed to infectious agents that can be transmitted from HCP and patients. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time, intermittent, fee basis employees who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these locations. HCP also includes VHA personnel and contractor personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.