Health Technician
Some of the duties and responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):
Provides orientation to new patients by explaining policies and procedures Reviews progress with individual patients on short and long range goals for care planning purposes Provides individual counseling using a guidance model and applying past experience and knowledge of problems Receives and directs patients and visitors, and responds to routine inquiries Uses scheduling menus to schedule appointments and generate appointment reminder letters for patients Administers vaccinations and medications within scope Performs and transmits EKGs Completes and reviews patient documentation in a computerized patient record system and processes orders Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule:
Two work schedules are available:
Monday-Friday, 7:
30 am - 4:
00 pm, or Monday-Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION:
Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. In order to qualify for this position at the GS-6 level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum
Qualifications:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service performing the following duties:
working in a hospital or medical center providing direct patient care, including patient counseling and interviewing; performing patient admission and outpatient processing; communicating with patients and staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner; and performing simple wound care to patients for minor injuries. Note to Applicants:
Your answer will be verified against the information provided on your resume. If your resume does not clearly support your response by addressing your work experience in detail you will be disqualified; OR Successfully completed one-half year (9 semester hours) of graduate-level education directly related to the work of this position as a health technician. (Transcripts required - If you do not submit a copy of your transcript, your application may not be processed.); OR Possess a combination of successfully completed graduate-level education and specialized experience which taken together meet the total requirements for this position. (Transcripts required.) In order to qualify for this position at the GS-7 level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum
Qualifications:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service performing the following duties:
working in a hospital or medical center providing direct patient care, including patient counseling and interviewing; performing patient admission and outpatient processing; communicating with patients and staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner; performing simple wound care to patients for minor injuries; and assisting a physician during medical procedures. Note to Applicants:
Your answer will be verified against the information provided on your resume. If your resume does not clearly support your response by addressing your work experience in detail you will be disqualified; OR Successfully completed one year of graduate-level education directly related to the work of this position as a health technician. Note to Applicants:
One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the transcript, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. (Transcripts required - If you do not submit a copy of your transcript, your application may not be processed.); OR Possess a combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience which taken together meet the total requirements for this position. (Transcripts required.) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Medical InformationPatient CareVeteran and Customer Focus IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provides orientation to new patients by explaining policies and procedures Reviews progress with individual patients on short and long range goals for care planning purposes Provides individual counseling using a guidance model and applying past experience and knowledge of problems Receives and directs patients and visitors, and responds to routine inquiries Uses scheduling menus to schedule appointments and generate appointment reminder letters for patients Administers vaccinations and medications within scope Performs and transmits EKGs Completes and reviews patient documentation in a computerized patient record system and processes orders Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule:
Two work schedules are available:
Monday-Friday, 7:
30 am - 4:
00 pm, or Monday-Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION:
Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. In order to qualify for this position at the GS-6 level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum
Qualifications:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service performing the following duties:
working in a hospital or medical center providing direct patient care, including patient counseling and interviewing; performing patient admission and outpatient processing; communicating with patients and staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner; and performing simple wound care to patients for minor injuries. Note to Applicants:
Your answer will be verified against the information provided on your resume. If your resume does not clearly support your response by addressing your work experience in detail you will be disqualified; OR Successfully completed one-half year (9 semester hours) of graduate-level education directly related to the work of this position as a health technician. (Transcripts required - If you do not submit a copy of your transcript, your application may not be processed.); OR Possess a combination of successfully completed graduate-level education and specialized experience which taken together meet the total requirements for this position. (Transcripts required.) In order to qualify for this position at the GS-7 level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum
Qualifications:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service performing the following duties:
working in a hospital or medical center providing direct patient care, including patient counseling and interviewing; performing patient admission and outpatient processing; communicating with patients and staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner; performing simple wound care to patients for minor injuries; and assisting a physician during medical procedures. Note to Applicants:
Your answer will be verified against the information provided on your resume. If your resume does not clearly support your response by addressing your work experience in detail you will be disqualified; OR Successfully completed one year of graduate-level education directly related to the work of this position as a health technician. Note to Applicants:
One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the transcript, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. (Transcripts required - If you do not submit a copy of your transcript, your application may not be processed.); OR Possess a combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience which taken together meet the total requirements for this position. (Transcripts required.) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Medical InformationPatient CareVeteran and Customer Focus IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$43,798 to $63,267 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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