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Job opening: Health Technician (Occupational)

Salary: $46 696 - 60 703 per year
Published at: Dec 29 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This Position is located at Naval Base Health Clinic Belle Chasse, Director of Clinical Support, Occupational Medicine. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Conduct patient screening to obtain and review medical and/or occupation history. Evaluate patients for referral to nurse or physician. Determine requirements for ancillary testing such as laboratory studies, x-rays, immunizations, etc. Maintain medical records in accordance with applicable directives. Counsel patients in regards to test results, health promotion topics, and workplace health hazards. Document patient encounter information and appropriate encounter codes in the electronic health record per current instructions and coding guidelines. Provide administrative support such as scheduling appointments, ordering and receiving supplies and equipment, patient reception and answering telephones, etc.

Requirements

  • This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance of access for the duration of employment which includes a background investigation and credit check.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • This position requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • This position requires a valid, state-issued Driver’s License and must be insurable in order to travel to other locations in the Command’s structure.
  • This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) subject to pre-employment drug test and random drug testing.
  • This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual season influenza vaccinations in accordance with Defense Health Agency Procedural Instruction 6025.34.
  • This position requires that you obtain and maintain Audiometry certification from the Council of Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation within 6 months of employment.
  • This position requires that you obtain and maintain Spirometry certification from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health within 6 months of employment.
  • This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting patient screening such as vision, vital signs, spirometry, audiometry, and electrocardiograms; documenting pertinent data in a patient's medical record; facilitating the safe and effective operation of medical equipment; and scheduling patient appointments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

  • Address JT-DHA-DD83FM DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-BELLE CHASE DO NOT USE Bell Chase, LA 70037 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk

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