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Health Technician

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Safety, Office of Aerospace Medicine, CAMI, Occupational Health Division, AAM-700
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Summary

Performs multiple and varying assignments in accomplishing goals of the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI)/Occupational Health Division (AAM-700). This position is located in the Occupational Health Clinic of the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC).

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
12/10/2023 to 12/19/2023
Salary
$57,986 to - $89,886 per year

Salary includes locality pay of 16.50%

Pay scale & grade
FV G
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Oklahoma City, OK
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is not remote. Telework is authorized for situational and emergencies.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
AAC-AAM-24-AAM700-87663
Control number
764817900

Duties

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Works under the limited direction of the Occupational Health Clinic Manager, AAM-700. Serves as an individual contributor and/or member of a team to accomplish day-to-day operations and may act as a lead for other technical support staff.

Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and accomplish multiple varying tasks such as: verifying patient's and/or beneficiary's eligibility based on the MMAC Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). At times, screens patients at the clinic reception desk with registering patients and securing sufficient and required information to determine need and eligibility for care by using an online, electronic patient processing system. Based on patient's condition and reported symptoms, determines if patient should be seen immediately or placed in a patient queue.

Typical assignments may include: establishing, compiling, tracking, and analyzing outpatient records, which includes new patients, existing patients, and coordinating the disposition of retired medical records. Determines and establishes new outpatient records for eligible beneficiaries by selecting the appropriate record jacket and completing all required forms and data. Ensures the patient completes the required Privacy Act Statement in accordance with the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 and the third party collection forms.

Applies experience and advanced knowledge to perform patient check-in procedures to include taking temperatures, obtaining height and weight, and taking blood pressure readings. Responsible for setting up and/or adjusting medical diagnosis equipment and selecting appropriate supplies for various examinations and procedures.

Provides support to the health provider team including the physician, the physician assistants, the nurse, and others in locating, pulling, and/or filing medical records. Retrieves medical records as needed to facilitate record movement/transfer. Prior to refiling, ensures appropriate documents are patient-related and proper for filing. Files pertinent medical information/forms/reports in outpatient records. Reviews outpatient records to identify record deficiencies. Coordinates the transfers appropriately requested medical records to other medical facilities. Utilizes record tracking system to facilitate record availability. Identifies technical problems and recommends or implements solutions and actively participates with the health provider team regarding research, examinations, investigations, and/or inspections. Strives to attain continuous quality improvement in record availability and tracking. Maintains automated/manual tracking methods to facilitate expeditious record movement and ensure record tracking accuracy. Prepares and coordinates retired outpatient health records for retirement and follows regulations and laws for shipment to National Archives. Handles sensitive/confidential medical information in a professional manner.

Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and coordinates only as needed with the physician/division manager, physician assistants, or more experienced employees to prioritize assignments and use assigned resources. Assists the manager and others with planning and identifying resources to accomplish assignments, projects, and other work activities. Established policies and procedures provide guidance for most assignments but have considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach.

Work is reviewed periodically, typically through status reports and at completion to ensure compliance and alignment with project or work requirements. Supports multiple projects (operations or research)/programs which affects the objectives of one or more organizational unit or lines of business at the MMAC. Contacts are both internal and external, which may include patients and others e.g., FAA Employees, contractors, military personnel, students, NTSB, various law enforcement agencies, airlines, doctors, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • See Required Documents and Additional Information.

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-G (FG/GS 9-11) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-F (FG/GS 7/8) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: Experience in providing technical support to a medical officer, audiologist, pathologist, or other health personnel; establishing, disseminating, or managing patient records/information; processing specimens for laboratory testing; greeting/screening patients in a medical office/clinical environment (e.g., clinic/laboratory reception desk, etc.); obtaining information to determine need and eligibility for care; and operating and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment.

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EDUCATION: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree

If your qualifications for this position are based on education, you must submit a transcript of your college coursework by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Please refer to the Qualifications section.

KSA INFORMATION:

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Quality Ranking Factor(s) or Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

NOTES:

1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

2) Some, none or all candidates may be interviewed.

3) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits

4) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com

5) To check receipt of documents, please email kinsley.l.kerlick@faa.gov.



This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE 2282: Civil Aeromedical Inst AAM-3.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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