Job Posting for Medical assistant at Department Of Health And Human Services

Summary

This position is located in the Pharmacy Department of the Cass Lake Indian Health Service (CLIHS) located in Cass Lake, Minnesota in the Bemidji Area.

The purpose of this position is to serve as the principal customer service support for the Pharmacy Department, to free for direct patient care responsibilities.

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Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates

01 / 30 / 2024 to 12 / 31 / 2024

Salary

$36,209 - $45,982 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 4

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location

Cass Lake, MN

Remote job

Telework eligible
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

0679 Medical Support Assistance

Supervisory status
Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test
Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process

Suitability / Fitness

Announcement number

IHS-24-BJ-12296366-DE

Control number

773484800

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.

The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees - Competitive service

Federal employees - Excepted service

Individuals with disabilities

Military spouses

National Guard & reserves

Native Americans

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Veterans

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Federal employees - Excepted service

Individuals with disabilities

Military spouses

National Guard & reserves

Native Americans

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Veterans

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Duties

Greet and direct patients presenting to the Pharmacy Department for utilizing of pharmacy services at the front window.
Answer and screen telephone calls and uses knowledge of the organization, programs, operations and procedure to make proper deposition of inquiries.
Perform office automation duties to prepare documents such as correspondence, forms, and reports which can include technical materials, graphs, and charts.
Receive and route incoming and outgoing material such as controlled or routine correspondence, reports memorandums, and other forms of written communication.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must pass pre-employment examination.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period

U.S. Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.

COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov / E-Verify / .

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation : If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.

Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.

The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work.

If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work;

or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and / or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1 Year of General Experience OR 2 Years of Education above the High School Level. General Experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.

Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website : https : / / www.ed.gov / accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit https : / / sites.ed.gov / international / recognition-of-foreign-qualifications / .

Additional information

Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption.

If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.

Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.

This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.

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Benefits

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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.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

If you meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position, your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job.

Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are : Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.

Within each of these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligibles.

Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions.

Administrative Support
Customer Service (Clerical / Technical)
Interpersonal Skills
Technical Competence

The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance.

CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100.

Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at : https : / / www.

opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / workforce-restructuring / employee-guide-to-career-transition / . CTAP / ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Veterans, i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) - https : / / www.opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / veterans-services / vet-guide-for-hr-professionals /
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) - http : / / www.ihs.gov / jobs / support-documents /
Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - https : / / www.opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / workforce-restructuring / employee-guide-to-career-transition /
Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled - https : / / www.opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / disability-employment / hiring /

Click here to view vacancy questions : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12296366. All documents above MUST be received by 11 : 59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 12 / 31 / 2024, to be considered.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Resume : You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume.

If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties.

Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.

Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements :

Indian Preference Applicants : If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only.

Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records.

For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link : https : / / www.bia.gov / sites / default / files / dup / assets / public / raca / online forms / pdf / 1076-0160 INDIAN-PREF Expires-10.

31.24 508.pdf. When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.

Veterans Preference : If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application (http : / / www.

opm.gov / forms / pdf fill / SF15.pdf) along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit : http : / / www.fedshirevets.gov.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) / Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) : If you are claiming CTAP / ICTAP, follow the instructions below : http : / / www.

opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / workforce-restructuring / employee-guide-to-career-transition / ctap guideline.pdf.

Transcripts : You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application.

You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

Licensure, Certifications : Applicants should list their license / certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable.

Certification of licensure / certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11 : 59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date : 12 / 31 / 2024

The first Cut-off date for receipt / referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 10 days after the JOA open date.

Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period.

After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to upload your resume and / or supporting documents.
Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly. .
Complete the assessment questions.
Verify all required documentation is included in your application package

For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here : http : / / www.ihs.gov / jobs / index.

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Agency contact information

Robby Chasing Hawk

Phone

218-335-3268

Robby.ChasingHawk@ihs.gov

Address

Cass Lake Service Unit

425 7th Street NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633

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Next steps

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation.

You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package.

You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration.

We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and / or background check, and / or verification of your education.

If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.

If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate.

HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission : HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners.

In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request

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