The primary purpose of the position is to interview patients and complete basic health screening. He/she collects patient data including vital signs, pain level, weight, height, and observation of overall condition. The incumbent supports the Supervisor, C&P Service or designee, assigned physician (to include physician assistant and nurse practitioner) and performs clinical and administrative duties. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/02/2023. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): An IOR is a basic requirement that must be met in order to qualify for entry into this job series, and it is something that can't be waived.The IOR for the GS-05 grade level is: Candidates possess experience that required application of knowledge, methods, and techniques for Health Technician. This position is part of the series that range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. OR; Candidates have successfully completed full-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. (NOTE: Copy of Transcript(s) is required). NOTE: In addition to meeting the IOR, applicant must also meet the specialized experience. Specialized Experience: Applicant must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but not limited to: Preforming medical & diagnostic examination. Assisting with duties such as measuring and monitoring vital signs, and collecting biometrics. Preparing and positioning patients. Provide general clerical/administrative support coordination. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Clerical Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements: Work requires constant walking, bending, standing, and sitting to assist physicians and patients. Incumbent will be required to assist in lifting and/or supporting a patient. Carrying supplies, folders and records up to 10 pounds. 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/. ["Major duties include, but are not limited to: obtains vital signs, chief complaint(s) and/or patient history following OPC guidelines. Prepares patients for examinations, procedures by physician instructing/assisting in disrobing, gowning, and draping. Performs visual acuity tests. Assists patients in out-processing. Receives and reviews each day all incoming information: diagnostic testing results such as laboratory, radiology, other diagnostic tests and procedures; consult reports/recommendations; medical summaries including hospital discharge summaries; other patient related information. Arranges for medical record to be reviewed by physician together with incoming clinical information. Rearranges physician's schedule as needed to determine best time for \"working in\" same day patients originating through walk-in or telephone triage. Schedules patient's appointments into the individual C&P or specialty clinic. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri - 0645-1515 Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD03495A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
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