Health Technician

Summary This position is located in the Emergency Medicine Department of the Whiteriver Indian Hospital. The purpose of the position is to assist providers providing a variety of support duties associated with patient care, treatment and other duties and responsibilities related to patients diagnosed with substance use disorders. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/20/2024 to 04/03/2024 Salary $39,576 - $51,446 per year Pay scale & grade GS 5 Help Location 2 vacancies in the following location: Whiteriver, AZ Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Temporary - Work schedule Full-time - NTE 1 Year Service Competitive Promotion potential None 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-24-PX ESEP/MP Control number Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. Individuals with disabilities Native Americans Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Veterans 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) Native Americans The public Help This job is also open in another announcement to: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Native Americans The public Videos Help Duties Performs hospital-based, community, and home-based care of patients with substance use disorders, under administrative supervision. conducts initial brief assessments and brief interventions using standardized tools, introduces patients to appropriate programs and services, facilitates appointments at outpatient clinics, facilitates transportation to services, serves as a resource and coach for their clients, and advocates for culture change. Assists with patient navigation services needed for patients in all areas of the hospital, including the inpatient unit, as well as follow-up with patients being discharged from another facility as well as after release from jail, incarceration, or a substance use rehabilitation program. Facilitates appointments at outpatient clinics, facilitates transportation to services, serves as a resource and coach for their clients, and advocates for culture change. Assists with access to other services, such as mental health services, primary care, social services, and outpatient and residential treatment programs. Assists with patient navigation services needed for patients in all areas of the hospital, including the inpatient unit, as well as follow-up with patients being discharged from another facility as well as after release from jail, incarceration, or a substance use rehabilitation program. Record Keeping: Maintains all patient information, which includes lab values, demographic data, and appointment time for clinic activities and home visits; maintains database using automated systems to record patient encounters and reason for encounter. Documents patient services provided via electronic health record. Attends meetings with supervisor and participates in hospital and community-based meetings relevant to work. Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures Ensures that record keeping procedures are in place and followed by appropriate employees Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial 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. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. 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. 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. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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 include: Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, transferring telephone calls, distributing all incoming mail and other material, preparing outgoing mail, and drafting original letters upon request; Competence and use of word processing programs such as Microsoft Office and spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel; Interpersonal problem-solving skills as obtained through customer service or community engagement positions; Experience with outreach to a community of patients suffering from substance use disorders; Obtaining and recording patients' medical history, vitals; preparing treatment rooms; interviewing patients to obtain medical information; Performs hospital-based, community, and home-based care of patients with substance use disorders. Assists with access to other services, such as mental health services, primary care, social services, and outpatient and residential treatment programs. Documents patient services provided via electronic health record. OR 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. Time In Grade 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). Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit Additional information Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee . click apply for full job details