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Summary This position is under the direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisor for the Wanblee Health Center. The incumbent will provide support services to a variety of clinical health care providers under standardized procedures. Such duties include task involving basic and advanced knowledge of medical terminology and a wide variety of patient conditions and treatments in both inpatient and outpatient setting. Responsibilities Will rotate through clinical departments to accommodate work related functions in support to the Registered Nurse, Health Care Provider, and Physician as needed. Provide ancillary support services that involves standardized procedures in a variety of nursing care tasks. Perform initial patient screening, collect patient documents to identify acute and chronic health needs. Recognize changes in patients' medical and/or behavioral health conditions through observation. Use of a variety of automated system to records patient information, routine communication instruments, and respond to official healthcare inquiries and correspondence request, order medical supplies and provide general maintenance duties. Provide routine care instructions to patients and representatives regarding medical procedures and follow up care. Responsible to notify appropriate health care official of patient conditions or changes in treatment. *This position is being announced concurrently under the Delegated Examining (DE) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-GP-12376398-DE; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. 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. 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 medical staff clinical privileges, 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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) In order to meet the basic requirement of 0640 occupational series, applicants must have technical experience in support to healthcare providers using knowledge, methods, and techniques under the supervision of a specialty provider. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. 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: GS-04: Six (6) months general experience and six (6) months specialized experience 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-03 grade level in the Federal service. Examples Include: support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. OR Two (2) years of study above high school level that includes at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the advertised position. OR Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meets the minimum qualifications for this position. GS-05: One (1) year of specialized experience 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 grade level in the Federal service. Examples Include: initial patient screening for vital signs, temperature, pulse or assisting in tracking lab results, discharge summaries, and construction of patient reports, medical record maintenance, respond to patient inquiries, order medical supplies, and transport patients' various divisions throughout the clinic. OR Four (4) year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related with at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the Health Technician occupation. OR Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meets the minimum qualifications for this position. GS-06: One (1) year of specialized experience 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-05 grade level in the Federal service. Examples Include: patient screening, determine patient severity, respond to emergency code procedures, conduct minor procedure exams, collect patient specimens, serve as chaperone, inspect and prepare medical equipment, education patients to general health preventative measures. 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. The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 10 days after the JOA open date. And then every 10 days for the life of the recruit or until all positions are filled. This recruit may closer sooner than the listed close date once all positions are filled. 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: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. 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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. 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. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required. This position has promotion potential to the GS-06 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.