Arkansas Staffing
Medical Career Field Position
Summary About the Position: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This will be filled on a permanent basis. Responsibilities include maintaining applicant's medical records during the examination process, managing medical consultations, verifying doctor's orders, in-processing applicants, verifying identity using previously captured biometrics, assisting applicants on completion of forms required for physical examination, performing phlebotomy procedures, reviewing unique medical forms, maintaining control logs, monitoring and maintaining stock level of medical supplies, ensuring safety requirements are met for the proper use, storage, and disposal of needles and medical equipment, conducting standardized medical orientation briefings, preparing packages and shipping specimens to testing laboratory. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 and other organizations. 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 for GS-06: One year of experience which includes assisting with physical examinations, performing phlebotomy to obtain blood samples while ensuring all safety precautions are followed, operating medical equipment for various types of medical examinations/procedures, documenting the medical information or patients to ensure the completion and accuracy of information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below: Education Substitution for GS-06: Successful completion of at least one-half year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the work of the position to be filled, such as Medical Technology/Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or a related field of study. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification.) OR Combination of Experience and Education Substitution for Specialized Experience for GS-06: 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%. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Federal Government and requirements are met.
Summary About the Position: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This will be filled on a permanent basis. Responsibilities include maintaining applicant's medical records during the examination process, managing medical consultations, verifying doctor's orders, in-processing applicants, verifying identity using previously captured biometrics, assisting applicants on completion of forms required for physical examination, performing phlebotomy procedures, reviewing unique medical forms, maintaining control logs, monitoring and maintaining stock level of medical supplies, ensuring safety requirements are met for the proper use, storage, and disposal of needles and medical equipment, conducting standardized medical orientation briefings, preparing packages and shipping specimens to testing laboratory. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 and other organizations. 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 for GS-06: One year of experience which includes assisting with physical examinations, performing phlebotomy to obtain blood samples while ensuring all safety precautions are followed, operating medical equipment for various types of medical examinations/procedures, documenting the medical information or patients to ensure the completion and accuracy of information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below: Education Substitution for GS-06: Successful completion of at least one-half year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the work of the position to be filled, such as Medical Technology/Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or a related field of study. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification.) OR Combination of Experience and Education Substitution for Specialized Experience for GS-06: 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%. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Federal Government and requirements are met.