Job opening: Health Technician
Salary: $50 246 - 65 322 per year
Published at: Dec 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This position is located at Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, DIR OF DENTAL
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
Duties
Prepares and activates the master appointment schedule for the clinic according to the guidelines dictated in the procedure manual, making changes as needed.
Answer clinic telephones, greets patients, answers patient's questions about appointment time, TRICARE benefits, waiting times, clinic services and other general questions not related to diagnosis or treatment.
Acknowledges and receives patient request for medication refills.
Maintains equipment and supplies necessary for clinic operation, while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Prepares laboratory, radiology requests and other forms as ordered by providers
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
- A pre-placement medical examination is required.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
- Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required.
- This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
- This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period.
- This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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; 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: One year of specialized experience which includes interviewing the patient and soliciting general health and dental history; utilizing automated systems to schedule or reschedule appointments, receive/greets incoming patients, answer telephone and refer calls as needed.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
OR
Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as nursing or patient care.
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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. 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: .
Contacts
- Address JT-DHA-DD83DZ DHA SAN DIEGO MARKET
DO NOT USE
San Diego, CA 92134
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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