Health Technician

Summary The position works at an ambulatory health care center as a medical assistant to complete administrative and clinical tasks for primary care specialty physicians or other providers. Duties vary with the location and specialty. We are accepting applications year-round with eligible applicants being placed on a standing register and referred for consideration as vacancies occur with referral at multiple grade levels and locations. Referral is based on the date management request is received. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02/20/2024 to 12/31/2024 Salary $35,373 - $68,556 per year GS 04 $35,373 - $49,461; GS 05 $39,576 - $55,339; GS 06 $44,117 - $61,694; GS 07 $49,025 - $68,556 Pay scale & grade GS 4 - 7 Help Locations few vacancies in the following locations: Fort Hall, ID Salem, OR Warm Springs, OR Nespelem, WA Show more locations (3) Omak, WA Toppenish, WA Wellpinit, WA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential 7 Job family (Series) 0640 Health Aid And Technician Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number IHS-WR DE Control number Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Help This job is also open in another announcement to: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees - Competitive service Federal employees - Excepted service Native Americans Special authorities Veterans Help This job is also open in another announcement to: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees - Competitive service Federal employees - Excepted service Native Americans Special authorities Veterans Videos Help Duties The general duties of the position are listed below: Assist health care provider to examine or treat patients. Take and record vital signs and medical histories, prepare patients for examination, draw blood, and administer medications as directed by health care provider Provide interpretation of technical information. Maintain safe and clean working environment. Ensure supply area is kept stocked and clutter-free. The incumbent receives progressively more responsible assignments as experience and training are gained for advancement to the target level position. For grade GS-07 duties, the target level position, examples of duties are listed below: Provide health care to a range of patients presenting with complex or multiple systems dysfunctions and/or disorders. Perform procedures within the scope of practice to include sterile dressing application and packing, enemas, suture/staple application and removal; applies orthopedic splints as prescribed by Provider. Assist Provider in performing diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor surgical procedures ranging from routine to specialized for example, biopsy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and electrocardiogram. Initiate intravenous (IVs), regulates flow rate, and monitors prescribed IV fluids. Administers prescribed oxygen and respiratory therapy treatments, Act as liaison between patients and the primary professional medical care provider. Serve as an assistant during procedures: handling instruments, redirecting lighting, and repositioning patients. Instructs patients regarding preparation for procedures, post-procedure expectations, and signs/symptoms of potential complications. Prepare rooms for procedures; select and arrange appropriate instruments, packs, fittings, adaptors; initiates IVs, draping, positioning, grounding, and ensuring an aseptic examination area. Prepares required medical supplies and equipment necessary for such procedures. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain certified medical assistant requirements, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. 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: These standards describe the minimum qualification requirements (for example, educational, medical, age, experience, etc.) for the Health Aid and Technician Series occupational series are listed below. Specialized Experience (for positions at 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: For GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position. For 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. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Grade GS-04: Your resume must demonstrate 1 year of combination of general and specialized experience. Resume must show evidence of at least 6 months of general experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter of the position to be filled AND 6 months of specialized experience that has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-03 level in the Federal service. Examples Include: experience working in the field of health and medicine answering medical office telephones, receiving patients, utilizing electronic health records; obtaining vital signs for patients; removing and applying wound dressings as directed; preparing and restocking exam rooms; ensuring general cleanliness of exam rooms; and ability to clean and autoclave supplies and instruments. OR Completed 2 years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-04 grade level. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Grade GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate you possess 1 year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal service . click apply for full job details