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Health Technician (Title 32) (Permanent)

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$52K/yr - $68K/yr

1+ years exp

The VA Medical Command is seeking a Health Technician (Title 32) for a permanent position. The role involves managing medical readiness information, generating reports, and providing guidance to subordinate units to ensure compliance with medical standards.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the subject matter expert on Individual Medical Readiness (IMR). Responsible for collection, input, and management of medical readiness information for the Battalion/Squadron and subordinate units. Coordinates and ensures the timely and accurate input of data regarding physicals, dental, immunizations, HIV/DNA, and profiling into the automated medical records and management systems. Requires the ability to organize and research patient records, extract needed information, and review records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency within established guidelines

Generates medical management information reports for the Battalion/Squadron and staff. Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations for assessing and meeting the unit's medical and dental readiness requirements. Provides detailed information regarding the processes and procedures needed to develop action plans to increase medical readiness

Develops and provides regular/recurring IMR reports to subordinate units to support the scheduling of annual medical readiness requirements. Consolidates and forwards subordinate units' requests for funding and medical resources, both military and civilian, to accomplish annual and recurring medical readiness requirements

Reviews, validates, and forwards requests for temporary and/or permanent medical actions to include profile determination and medical boards (e.g. fitness for duty evaluation (FFDE), military occupational skills/medical retention board (MMRB), medical evaluation board/physical evaluation board (MEB/PEB)). Prepares, reviews, schedules, monitors, and submits line of duty investigations and packets for required medical review and/or action

Monitors the execution of all medical readiness events (military and civilian) to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations and that required documentation is submitted to facilitate payment

Monitors the posting of updated information derived from annual and recurring medical requirements (e.g. periodic health assessments (PHA), required immunizations, dental exams, physicals exams, profiling requirements) and other directed medical readiness requirements. Ensures subordinate elements comply with directed follow-up actions (i.e. sprint hearing test, over 40 cardiovascular screenings, additional blood draw, etc)

Is the subject matter expert for continuing education/certification requirements for enlisted medical personnel and combat lifesavers. Maintains records and analyzes data from the medical occupational data system (MODS). Provides reports identifying enlisted medical personnel sustainment training requirements to the training specialist. Provides assistance and guidance to subordinate units on medical records management. Maintains consolidated reports regarding the status of sustainment training and qualification of all medical personnel

As a member of the command readiness inspection team, collects data and/or information used in the evaluation of individual medical readiness. Consolidates medical data for the preparation of the organizational readiness report

Ensures subordinate unit personnel maintain medical records in accordance with Army regulations/instructions and other established guidelines. Adheres to and provides guidance to subordinate units concerning regulations, policies, directives, and standards pursuant to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule and the release of medical information/records

Provides guidance and assistance to subordinate unit personnel in the completion and maintenance of medical readiness information required for individual mobilization packets. Monitors and tracks the status of mobilized personnel with pending medical actions

Advises the Battalion/Squadron staff on manual and automated medical record management programs relative to documentation, regulations, directives, and organizational readiness reporting requirements. Assists in processing, documenting, storing, and retrieving medical records information IAW laws and regulations

Assists in the recruiting and retention activities of the organization

May assist with a variety of administrative/clerical support functions to ensure the effective operation of the office. Maintains a variety of files, records, and forms; prepares special and recurring reports; receives and distributes mail and composes replies to routine military and non-military correspondence; maintains suspense records of items requiring action or replies and notifies staff members when action is required

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Medical readiness managementData managementReport generationAdministrative supportMedical records managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform

Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a trial period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

This position is not part of a bargaining unit

All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

Applicant must have experience or training which demonstrates that you have the ability to organize assignments for subordinates, estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs; the ability to explain manuals and work procedures; and to prepare production records, work records and reports

Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-06 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government

This experience must include activities such as: Experience in a variety of administrative/clerical support functions to ensure the effective operation of the office

Experience in developing and providing regular/recurring IMR reports to subordinate units to support the scheduling of annual medical readiness requirements

Experience providing guidance and assistance to subordinate unit personnel in the completion and maintenance of medical readiness information required for individual mobilization packets

Experienced in collection, input, and management of medical readiness information

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.