The purpose of this position is to perform clinical and clerical duties in support of patient care in the Podiatry Department. This position reports directly to the Supervisory Nurse.
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-6: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Assisting a health care provider in performing a variety of tasks related to the preservation or restoration of function to patients with disabling conditions of the lower limbs. 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.
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Performs patient history screening and basic exam of new patients prior to physician exam Assists with minor surgical procedures Performs post-operative care including dressing changes, suture removal, and follows post-operative protocols for various podiatric surgical procedures Prepares patients and room for procedures including cleansing of area, readying equipment and supplies, and positioning patients Assists in clerical tasks such as transcribing orders and assists in data collection and prepares reports for quality improvement