Health Technician (Clinical Assistant)

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• Provides clerical and technical support to Medical and Nursing staff.
• Complete screening of patients in the outpatient clinic obtaining vital signs and documenting EHR.
• Tracks lab results medical history discharge summaries and follow-up visits.
• Provides informal and basic health education to patient and families.
• Assist in emergency situations and stocks supply room.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary 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.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Rotating Schedule: Shift work/weekends.

Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
GS-4: 6 months of general AND 6 months of specialized experience.
General Experience: (l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicants ability to perform the work of the position or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.

GS-4: Specialize experience examples includes: performing clinical and administrative support duties in a health care setting such as obtaining and recording patient histories and vital signs; documenting patient information in an electronic health record; scheduling patient appointments and follow-up care; tracking laboratory diagnostic and other clinical reports; preparing patients examination rooms equipment and supplies for examinations and procedures; providing basic patient instructions and health education; assisting health care providers with examinations and procedures; recognizing and reporting unusual or abnormal patient findings to a nurse or provider; maintaining infection control and safety practices; and maintaining the security and confidentiality of patient health information.

GS-5: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level.
Specialize experience examples includes: performing progressively responsible clinical support duties in a health care setting such as conducting initial patient screening and obtaining and documenting accurate patient histories; obtaining monitoring and recording vital signs and other clinical measurements; recognizing and distinguishing normal from abnormal patient findings and promptly reporting significant findings to the appropriate nurse or provider; tracking laboratory radiology operative discharge and other diagnostic information for follow-up care; preparing and positioning patients for examinations and procedures; assisting providers with clinical procedures; providing basic health education and instructions to patients and families; initiating basic referrals and coordinating follow-up appointments; operating specialized medical equipment; and performing authorized clinical procedures within the scope of practice. Experience may also include assisting with emergency procedures CPR or other lifesaving measures infection control patient safety and performance improvement activities.

OR Substitution of education for experience:
GS-4: 2 years of education above high school that includes at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position.

GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subject directly related to the position.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.