AddressSummary This position is located in the Nursing Service at the Northport VAMC. The incumbent functions as the Health Technician in the following areas to include but not limited to : The Primary Care Clinics, Community Based Outpatient Clinics, or other areas as assigned. Provides assistance of a technical, specialized, or support nature to health and medical personnel in the diagnosis or treatment of Veteran illnesses or medical conditions. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Clerical/Administrative Support: Provides necessary clerical and administrative support to the primary care clinic or sections assigned. Maintains Veteran's records/charts. In primary care, specialized training to provide clerical duties such as vista clinic appointment management, after visit summary printing, management of medication reconciliation list distribution to Veterans. Maintains Records Performs Veteran charting using standard approved medical terminology for human body, physical and emotional reactions, nursing care, etc. Enters information regarding care rendered and condition and progress of the Veteran. Reviews records for completeness. Identifies and documents problems or potential problems. Facilitates process analysis to alleviate problems. Participates as a member of the PACT team. Completes intake template including reminders as appropriate. Participates in team huddles, weekly meetings, and others as assigned. Performs Health Care Procedures Performs Veteran care procedures such as collection of specimens, applying dressings, adjusting simple supportive equipment. Performs simple procedures such as collection of blood samples or other fluid samples from ambulatory Veterans, application of sterile dressings to uncomplicated wound or similar Veteran care. Uses proper sterile techniques for collection of samples. Verifies correct labeling and Veteran identification. Assists with or preforms standard health care procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician/PD02313A Physical Requirements: The work is standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying of light items. The work requires above average agility and dexterity and may require heavy lifting of equipment or veterans. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-07 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Specialized Experience may include but is not limited to: Collections of specimens, applying dressings, adjusting simple supportive equipment, collections of blood samples or other fluid samples. Uses computers software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Maintains patient charting using standard approved medical terminology for human body, physical and emotional reactions, nursing care, and schedules appointments. Or Completion of at least (1) year of Graduate Level education that is directly related to the work of the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) 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. Education If using Education to qualify for position, TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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. Additional Information The following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related 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. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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