Medical Technician (Certified Medical Assistant)

About the Position: This position serves as a Certified Medical Assistant in a Medical Treatment Facility. This position is responsible for clinical and administrative tasks to support doctors, nurses, and patients byassisting with some patient care and office administration.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service

Initiate work orders, and restock supplies required to support patient care and maintain clinic operations. | Maintain waiting areas in a clean, orderly condition and provide orientation for Red Cross volunteers and newly assigned personnel. | Ensure appointments are timely and in accordance with physician's request and explain reasons for delays in giving timely appointments due to shortages of personnel or other circumstances. | Conduct patient screening for the Privileged Provider, documenting the chief complaint and obtaining complete vital signs, height, and weight. | Apply and remove bandages, binders, basic dressings, and hot or cold therapy packs. | Administer medications subcutaneously, intramuscular, intradermal, and screen and administer standard immunizations in accordance with established protocols. | Collect specimens, perform urine dipstick testing and blood glucose finger sticks, and enter laboratory requests into the automated system. | Schedule appointment with the appropriate clinic and health care provider dependent on patient disposition, complaint or symptoms or services requested.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes direct patient care services administering immunizations and medications ordered by the health care providers; Collecting and recording patient vital signs data; utilizing electronic health record system to enter and retrieve patient information and schedule appointments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

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Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification).

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

**A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification or a Registered Medical Assistant Certification is required.**

**All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.**

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | A Personnel Security Investigation is required. | This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. | This position has a requirement to lift up to 44 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. | Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. | This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. | This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis. | Must be able to obtain and maintain a current certification in medical assistance (MA-C). | Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.