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Health Technician

Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services

This job in plain English

This is a Health Technician job with the Indian Health Service at the Uintah & Ouray Service Unit in Fort Duchesne, Utah. It is a clerical role that helps the Public Health Nursing team plan programs, organize community events, and schedule nursing activities. The job is permanent, full-time, has 4 openings, and gives absolute preference to qualified Native Americans as required by law.

4 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Native AmericansMembers of federally recognized tribes, through Indian preference.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Native Americans with a tribal affiliation receive absolute preference under federal law for IHS jobs.

What you would do

  • Complete initial screening of patients in the clinic.
  • Provide clerical and technical support to the nursing staff.
  • Order, stock and maintain patient education materials and prepare equipment requisitions.
  • Track, manage and submit reports from electronic health record sources to the Nurse Executive.
  • Help plan and coordinate community health activities for Public Health Nursing.

Do you qualify for GS-4 to GS-5?

With experience: For GS-4, you need 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience, such as clinical and clerical work like scheduling patient appointments, triaging patients, ordering supplies, or data management and reporting. For GS-5, you need 1 year of specialized experience at least equal to GS-4, such as supporting medical staff, clinic clerical work, creating nurse schedules, or tracking patient data.

With education: For GS-4, 2 years of college study with at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the job can qualify you. For GS-5, a full 4-year bachelor's degree with a major or at least 24 semester hours in related subjects can qualify you. Schools must be accredited by a recognized U.S. Department of Education accrediting body. You can also combine education and experience.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume with start and end dates, hours per week, salary, duties, employer name and address, and supervisor name and phone number
  • Form BIA-4432, signed and dated, if you claim Indian preference
  • DD-214 (Member 4 copy) and SF-15 form, if you claim veterans' preference
  • CTAP or ICTAP documents, if you claim those priorities
  • Transcripts or a course list with titles, credit hours and grades, if you use education to qualify (encouraged at application)
  • List of licenses or certifications with expiration dates, if any apply

How you will be rated: You will complete a USA Hire online assessment that measures nine skills, including attention to detail, customer service, teamwork and stress tolerance, along with an application questionnaire and your resume. You will be placed in a quality category: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Overstating your experience or cheating on an assessment can get you removed, and missing the assessment window makes you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • List the dates and hours per week for every job on your resume, since missing details can lower your rating or make you ineligible.
  • If you claim Indian preference, include a signed and dated Form BIA-4432 with tribal verification when you apply.
  • Have two valid IDs ready, and make sure any state ID or driver's license is REAL ID-compliant, since background forms are due within 5 days.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and a 1-year service agreement would be required. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • You may have a probationary period
  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must not have certain criminal convictions due to Public Law 101-630, which covers jobs with contact with Indian children
  • Must pass the E-Verify employment check
  • Must set up direct deposit
  • Federal background investigation required
  • Must complete background forms within 5 calendar days of receiving them
  • Financial history review; serious unpaid debts or taxes may make you unsuitable
  • Must show two valid IDs before appointment; a state ID or driver's license must be REAL ID-compliant
  • Must follow the IHS immunization policy for vaccine-preventable diseases; exemptions may be available
  • Physical demands include walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$37,193 – $52,957 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-4 to GS-5 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Duchesne, Utah
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
4
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Health Aid And Technician (0640)
Announcement
IHS-27-PX-13059721-DE

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