Job Details
Health Technician
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| Type: | Federal |
| Salary Range: | Per Year |
| Open Period: | 4/24/2024 to 5/14/2024 |
| Summary: | 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-0640-06: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or task: Venipuncture, collecting lab specimens, performing basic wound/skin care measures, and administering oral medication, typical of experienced medical assistant or health education positions. GS-0640-07: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or task: Providing complex health care to high risk patients, using specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, EKG, & IV fluid pumps, interpreting examination requests accurately and recognizing a need for additional tests, and establishing a patient care plan, typical of experienced or senior medical assistant or health technician positions. OR Completed at least 1 year (18 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position. Note: (Transcripts required for this option) OR Possess a combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-07 grade level. Note: (Transcripts required for this option) SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR - CERTIFICATION This position requires a Medical Assistant certification. To meet this requirement you must have on of the following: Possess a current and active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), OR, Possess a current and active Registered Medical Assistant certification (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), OR, Possess a current and active National Certified Medical Assistant certification (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). The only exception to the requirement for active and current certification is for Armed Forces of the United States trained medical assistants who have completed medical service training that provides clinical proficiency in these necessary scope of knowledge and clinical skills. Preferably, the medical assistant must also demonstrate that they have maintained clinical proficiency through recent or ongoing work in a clinical setting. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. |
| Work Type: | , |
| Announcement #: | IHS-24-PX-12392764-DE |
| Get Details & Apply: | https://www.usajobs.gov:443/GetJob/ViewDetails/788407600?PostingChannelID= |
