Health Technician
Company
Department of Defense - Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Location
Fort Liberty, North Carolina Fort Liberty, North Carolina
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
About the Position: Serves as a Medical Assistant (MA) for Ambulatory Care. Performs patient care as directed by Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) and clinic regulations, policies and procedures. Operates within the scope of practice of a Medical Assistant in any of several Primary Care areas to include, Family Medicine Clinic, Community Based Medical Homes (CBMH) and Soldier Care Medical Homes, Army Health Clinics and Troop Medical Clinics.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Child Care Background is required for this position in accordance with DODI 1402.5 (e) enclosure 5; memorandum dated March 6, 1992 Subject "Criminal History Background Checks on Employees in Childcare Services".
- Must obtain and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network.
- This position requires successful completion of pre-placement and annual medical examinations.
- This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
- This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience or education 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.
Specialized Experience and Education Substitution Requirements:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing proper blood collection techniques and equipment to collect appropriate specimen for testing; preparing bodily fluids by sorting, measuring, and/or labeling specimen to be sent for standardized testing; and/or performing clerical duties such as assisting with patient inquiries or preparing paperwork for laboratory work within a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
OR
Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as, phlebotomy, chemistry, microbiology, and hematology.
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 beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
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.
- NOTE: Candidates who falsify their resume may be fined, imprisoned, barred from Federal employment or removed from federal employment.
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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.
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Date Posted
06/06/2024
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