Health Technician

Summary About the Position: This position falls under the Defense Health Agency, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, located at the TRICARE Prime Clinic Suffolk, Virginia under the Family Medicine team performing a variety of medical and clerical support duties which facilitates the work of providers and professional nurses. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Duties Perform initial screening of patients including but not limited to scrubbing of schedule, patient check in, record/report retrieval, recording vital signs and initial complaint. Prepare patients for, and assist providers with, patient exams/procedures as required. Complete necessary paperwork as directed. Schedule patient appointments per clinic routine. Prepare examination rooms between patients-cleaning as needed, replacing used equipment/supplies, assembling equipment /supplies for next patient. Ensure cleanliness and stocking of provider rooms prior to start of the clinic day and at the end of the day. Collects laboratory specimens. Perform electrocardiograms and basic lab tests on the premises. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekend, holiday, or special situations. Employees shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. This position is covered by Health Affairs Policy 97006, 23 Oct 96 the position requires the employee to obtain Hepatitis B immunizations and Tuberculin testing unless exempt by physician. This position requires a pre-employment physical. This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GENERAL AND/OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Six months of general experience which includes (1) any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with assisting with patients, such as taking vitals, reporting initial complaint, customer service in a clinic or hospital setting, assisting physicians, collecting labs), AND six months of specialized experience which includes, preparing and cleaning exam rooms between patients, and performing echocardiograms and basic lab tests on premises. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03). OR EDUCATION: Two years of education above the high school level that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position, such as, nursing, phlebotomy. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment incentive may be offered for highly qualified applicants. Advanced In-hire may be offered for highly qualified applicants. Advanced Leave Accrual may be offered for highly qualified applicants. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.