This position is located in the Bemidji Area, IHS at Red Lake Service Unit within the Nursing Services section. Health Services provided include adult and geriatric, Inpatient, Ambulatory, Emergency and Community Health. There are 17 inpatient beds. Clients ages range from birth to geriatric (neonatal, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric). The purpose of this position is to perform general clerical duties involved in the operation of the Emergency Department (ED).

Duties

Monitors all aspects of the Emergency/Urgent Care Department. Keeps Emergency/Urgent Care Department records in order. Accompanies patients to other departments. Answers telephone promptly and refers to care manager if needed. Informs nurse of very ill patients or those requiring urgent treatment. Enters data into RPMS and EHR informs nurse of patient condition to keep delay in treatment to a minimum. Greets and assists patients entering the Emergency Department. Supplies clerical needs of the department. Maintains record confidentiality and safe guard's medical information. Interviews patient to obtain pertinent information and enters data into RPMS/EHR computer system. Assist patient in completing new or updated forms.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): GS-04 - 1 Year of General Experience OR 2 Years of Education above the High School Level. General Experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. GS-05 - 1 year equivalent to at least GS-4 OR 4 years of education above the high school level. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-05 - 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples include: Scheduling and re-scheduling appointments, knowledge of medical terminology, recording information accurately, basic nursing skills, ability to interview patients. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Red Lake Service Unit 24760 Hospital Drive Red Lake, MN 56671 US
• Name: Janell Ward
• Phone: 202-597-1220
• Email: [email protected]