Health Technician (Clinical Assistant)

Indian Health Service • Crow Agency, MT

25d

About The Position

Serves as a support member of the nursing team, performing duties under the direction of registered nurses and assisting physicians, mid-level providers, or nurses when professional-level skills are not required. Provides clerical and technical support to medical and nursing staff in an inpatient nursing unit. The position requires obtaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of hire and maintaining current CLS certification and other skills necessary for competence. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or qualifying education and experience as specified for the applicable GS grade.
• For GS-4, six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience, or successful completion of two years of study including at least 12 semester hours in related subjects. Examples of specialized experience include recording medical histories and vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and interviewing patients to obtain medical information.
• For GS-5, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level, or a full four-year bachelor's degree with a major or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. Specialized experience includes taking and recording vital signs, scheduling appointments, operating specialized medical equipment, following clinic and departmental safety regulations, and entering patient data into an electronic health record.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Obtain BLS within six months of hire and maintain current CLS certification and other skills necessary for competence.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successfully pass E-Verify and a federal background investigation, including a financial suitability review.
• Provide two valid forms of identification before appointment; any state-issued ID or driver's license used must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Complete required background investigation forms within five calendar days of issuance and set up direct deposit.
• This designated position involves contact or control over Indian children and is subject to statutory suitability restrictions related to certain criminal convictions or pleas.

Responsibilities

• Complete clerical and technical support tasks for medical and nursing staff.
• Assist with patient registration and discharge processes for the inpatient nursing unit.
• Explain procedures and visit instructions, and provide basic informal health education to patients and families.
• Answer and screen phone calls and forward them to appropriate staff.
• Stock supplies in examination rooms and clean rooms between patients.
• Monitor supplies and notify the Charge Nurse and/or nurse supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Assist in emergency situations, including CPR and other lifesaving maneuvers.
• Collect sample data from charts for quality assurance studies and assist with performance improvement activities.
• Obtain BLS within six months of hire and maintain current CLS certification and other skills necessary for competence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed