This position is located in the Outpatient Department in the Nursing Division of the Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC), Polacca, Arizona. The purpose of the position is to provide clerical and technical support for outpatient, inpatient and emergency units, in order to promote and maintain the efficient functioning of these units.

Duties

Knowledge of the organization of patient records. in order to search records and extract medical information and data for the planning of patient treatment and reviewing records for completeness, accuracy and consistency with requirements upon the discharge of patient. Knowledge of organization policies and goals as they relate to the administration of the local program. Detailed knowledge of the forms, documents, and records required by the procedures related to their preparation and handling. Knowledge of the clinic procedures for scheduling patient appointments, assembling patient charts. Assembling patient charts, recording physicians' orders, integrating and test reports, graphing and charting medical data, and scheduling patient appointments to independently perform the clerical aspects of the unit relevant to patient care and treatment. Knowledge of recordkeeping duties reviews patient records.

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. Typing Proficiency Requirement: In addition to meeting experience or education requirements, applicants for these positions must show possession of the following skills, as appropriate. Applicants may meet these requirements by passing the appropriate performance test, presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates by the Office of Personnel Management local office, or by self-certifying their proficiency. Performance test results and certificates of proficiency are acceptable for 3 years. Agencies may verify proficiency skills of self-certified applicants by administering the appropriate performance test. 40 words per minute typing speed with three or fewer errors MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples includes: Coordinates all specialty clinics and works directly with the OPD Nursing Supervisor, Chief of Staff and other members of the OPD to assure space availability for services. Arranges for patient's appointments on a referral basis to the specialty clinics and initiates scheduling for patients requiring further evaluation/intervention per provider's orders. Coordinates referrals with IHS and Tribal entities. Coordinates appointments and sorts out through any problems. Schedule all appointments for the patients in need of JVN screening as referred by the provider or per protocol, diabetic patients. Manages and trains new staff on the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) 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

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address HOPI HEALTH CARE CENTER PO Box 4000 Polacca, AZ 86042 US
• Name: Phoenix Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]