Summary The incumbent is a member of a patient care team that will perform basic care services and technical tasks under the direction of the Medical Doctor (MD)/Licensed Health Care Provider and under the supervisory direction of the Supervisory Registered Nurse. This position is in the Internal Medicine Outpatient Department and includes the Emergency Department, within the Division of Nursing, of Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Chinle, Arizona. Responsibilities Participates in pre-visit planning for scheduled patients. Conducts intake procedures, calls patient, observes patient's current condition and gait, patient identifiers, takes and records vital signs. Assess age-specific screening protocols. Performs less complex dressing and treatments without assistance. Obtains bacteriologic specimens such as sputum and clean-catch urine specimens. Administers oral medication, performs subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and immunizations as ordered. Assists with escorting/transporting stable patients to various hospital departments. Performs venipuncture of blood draws. Plans, organizes and allocates/adjusts resources in response to workload and priority changes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Adherence to the IHS Employee Immunization Policy, SGM 21-04, and the IHS Circular 2016-04 requiring Measles and Rubella, COVID-19, and seasonal influenza immunizations for staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities OR an exemption request will need to be submitted.. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications 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: GS04: At least 6 months of general experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter of the position to be filled AND 6 months of specialized experience that has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-03 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples Include: Performing clinical duties; Observing patient's current condition; Preparing patients for provider visit; Assisting in inhalation therapy; Performing blood glucose testing, and other waived tests; Ensuring units are stocked; Performing vision screening OR Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position. GS05: 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 health care providers; Performing less complex dressing/treatments; taking vital signs; Interviewing patients; Administering oral medication; Assisting with escorting/transporting stable patients; collecting lab specimens; Performing blood draws. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position AND SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR In addition to the minimum requirements, the following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants must possess an educational achievement by a certified agency appointed to safeguard the public interest and provide proof of Certified Medical Assistant through a recognized training institute such as American Association of Medical Assistants or similar registered credential. Applicants who do not meet the selective placement factor are ineligible for further consideration. Completed a state-approved education program and pass the state's competency exam 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. Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. Government housing is not available. There are no incentives authorized. This position has promotion potential to the GS-07 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.