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. Incorporate and applies protocols in health promotion for well populations and treatment intervention for chronic conditions. Prepares all specimens for laboratory processing, preserves biological material in accordance with protocol procedures. Prepares and administers prescribed medication appropriately by oral, topical, intradermal, subcutaneous and Intramuscular routes. Administer prescribed oxygen and respiratory therapy treatments. Prepares required medical supplies and equipment necessary for such procedures. Ensures medical records are prepared and available. 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: GS06: 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: Reviewing patient reason for visit and patient charts to determine appropriate services; Documenting patient information into electronic health record; Assisting with cleaning, irrigating and dressing complex wounds; Performing subcutaneous, intramuscular injections and immunization as ordered. Providing comprehensive care to patients. Participating in ongoing quality improvement activities. GS07: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: Participating in pre-visit planning for scheduled patients; Conducting intake procedures; Providing pre-treatment, treatment, and post treatment evaluation of patients; Preparing all specimens for lab processing; Providing health care to a range of patients; Preparing and administering prescribed medication. Performing venipuncture of blood draws; Administering prescribe oxygen and respiratory treatments. OR Completed 1 year (18 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of 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 available. 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.