This position serves as a Health Technician under the Primary Care department. Accomplishing both clinical and administrative tasks associated with the treatment and care of patients that present at a Primary Care Clinic. The incumbent serves as a clinical associate in the PACT team and participates in the assessment of physical, functional, spiritual, and psychosocial planning needs of patients assigned in collaboration with the provider and/or care team.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/03/2025. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: aiding with patient care primarily in the primary care outpatient setting. Providing great customer service skills to the patient and their family throughout visit within the primary care setting. Knowledge of: direct patient care techniques, venipuncture procedure methods, collecting/labeling specimens, proper infection control procedures, HIPPA as it relates to the privacy of patient information, medical and administrative records systems. Preferred Experience: Phlebotomy experience is preferred. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention. Provides coverage in laboratory and is responsible for receiving and preparing requests for testing and specimens. Verifies the accuracy and completeness of the request. Incumbent follows procedures for collecting and processing specimens. Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions Interviews patients to obtain medical/personal history Electronic record documentation, including documentation of procedures, vaccine administration, clinical information obtained during patient calls/visits, vital signs, clinical reminders, and other pertinent clinical information Assists with minor procedures (changing dressings, applying bandages and splits, etc.), including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy. Rooms patients in a timely and efficient manner using correct patient identifiers Keeps exam rooms stocked with appropriate equipment/supplies needed for patient care Provides patient and family health education, after initiated by provider or RN, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness based on the patient's goals. Performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care in the Primary Care Clinics, including, but not limited to: Vital signs and clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts as indicated Check expiration dates of meds and supplies Delegated procedures and treatments, including but not limited to: venipuncture, EKG, bladder scan, ear irrigations, wound care, accudata, doppler, pulse oximetry, weights, and other procedures requested by provider within the HTs scope of practice Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30AM- 4:00PM Position Description/PD#: Health Technician- Phlebotomist/PD91831A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized