Summary This position is located in the Nursing Services - Emergency Department at the Rosebud Service Unit in Rosebud, South Dakota. The purpose of this position is to provide clerical support associated with patient care, serve as receptionist, and assist with clerical duties to provide efficient services to patients, visitors, and other health care providers including external entities under the direction of a registered nurse and under the supervision of the nursing supervisor. Responsibilities Maintains the appointment system and the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) to accurately reflect patient visits. Performs clerical duties related to patient referrals, notifies appropriate personnel and routes patient records according to established protocols and procedures. Collects and follows up on purchase referred care (PRC) referrals including Medicaid referrals and schedules for patients when appropriate. Follows protocol for collecting, labeling and transporting of laboratory samples. Independently obtains and documents vital sign measurements including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, oxygen saturation, pain, weight and height; obtaining electrocardiograms, blood glucose with glucometer and throat swabs. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. Position subject to rotating shifts and nights/weekends/holidays. 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: GS-04: One (1) year of general experience AND/OR two (2) years above high school. 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: GS-05: One (1) year of specializes experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level AND/OR four (4) years above high school. Specialized Experience for GS-05: Answer telephone inquiries and take messages; Prepare requisitions for the charge nurse or supervisor to review; Schedule/Cancel appointments for clinical staff; Maintain and stock nursing unit and patient care supplies; Take and record basic vital signs. GS-06: One (1) year of specializes experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level. Specialized Experience for GS-06: Maintain an appointment scheduling system for medical providers; Schedule/Reschedule appointments for patients; Prepare, place and audit supply/equipment orders; Perform direct patient care duties (take and record vitals); Deliver medications/supplies to patients in the patient care areas/parking lots. 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 There are no education requirements. Additional Information This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicant who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. 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. This position has promotion potential to the GS-06 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.