Health Technician (HIV)

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• Provides direct patient care through home visits screenings patient assessments medication compliance monitoring and coordination of follow-up services.
• Educates patients and families on HIV treatment medication regimens disease monitoring prevention health promotion and self-care.
• Coordinates HIV care and community services with healthcare providers community organizations and resource centers to support patient needs and access to care.
• Supports HIV and public health programs through program planning community screening initiatives outreach data tracking information sharing and promotion of program services.
• Performs quality assurance activities by monitoring performance improvement efforts collecting and reporting data conducting equipment quality controls and managing supplies and equipment.

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.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
Duties involve driving. A valid drivers license is required.

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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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-05 GRADE LEVEL:
Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service that equipped me with the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include assisting healthcare staff with basic patient care activities; obtaining and documenting patient information; assisting with health screenings appointments and follow-up activities; providing basic health education to patients or families; maintaining patient or program records and entering health-related data; assisting with community health or disease-prevention activities; and maintaining patient care equipment supplies or inventory.

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Education: Completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly 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-05 grade level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-06 GRADE LEVEL:
Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service that equipped me with the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include assisting with patient care and home visits for individuals with HIV; educating patients on HIV medications disease monitoring prevention and health promotion; monitoring medication compliance and assisting with patient follow-up; conducting or assisting with health screenings; documenting patient encounters and maintaining health-related data; coordinating with healthcare providers and community resources; assisting with HIV awareness outreach and community screening activities; and supporting quality assurance activities including data collection equipment checks and supply management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-07 GRADE LEVEL:
Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service that equipped me with the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include providing patient care to individuals with HIV; conducting home visits and health screenings; educating patients and families on HIV medications disease monitoring prevention and health promotion; monitoring medication compliance and assisting patients with navigating healthcare services; coordinating patient care with healthcare providers and community resources; documenting patient encounters and maintaining health-related data; assisting with HIV/public health outreach screening and program activities; and performing quality assurance activities related to patient care services equipment supplies and program data.

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Education: Completion of one full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7 with major study or at least 18 semester hours in subjects directly 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-05 grade level.

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).

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