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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).
12/10/2023 to 12/19/2023
$57,986 - $89,886 per year
Salary includes locality pay of 16.50%
FV G
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—This position is not remote. Telework is authorized for situational and emergencies.
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.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
NA
No
No
AAC-AAM-24-AAM700-87663
764817900
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.
Also open to those eligible for 30% or More Disabled and/or Veterans' Recruitment Act
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.
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.
Please refer to the Qualifications section.
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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
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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
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Supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
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. Schools must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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