Advanced Health Technician - Telehealth Clinical

The Veterans Health Administration supports the provision of patient care using telehealth technologies which increase a Veteran's access to care and support a Veteran's self-management. This includes developing and delivering virtual and digital technologies which help Veterans communicate synchronously and asynchronously with their health care teams and coordinate, track and manage their health care. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Experience and Education. (1) Experience. One year of experience in a health care field that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work such as but not limited to a medical or clinical assistant (or technician) or health technician. OR (2) Education. Four academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation. OR (3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Examples are listed below: (a) Six months of experience in the health care field and two years of education above high school that included at least six semester hours in health care related courses such as, biological science, surgical technician courses, nursing assistant or other courses related to the position; or an associate's degree in a health care related field; or (b) Six months of experience in the health care field and successful completion of a course for health care technicians, hospital corpsmen, or medical service specialists given by the U.S. Armed Forces. Certification. None English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grandfathering Provision. All Health Technicians (Telehealth Clinical) employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series, and grade held. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Health Technician (Telehealth Clinical), GS-7 (Advanced) Experience One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-6*). *Examples of duties at the GS-6 include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive knowledge of computer systems and programs to perform a variety of tasks; Ability to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service and patient education; Ability to provide and receive guidance and technical direction; Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments; Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions; Knowledge of general clinical policies and procedures in a healthcare environment; Skilled in the use of telehealth technologies for the facilitation of telehealth clinical encounters. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

• a) Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze, evaluate and resolve problems.
• b) Knowledge of quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement.
• c) Ability to function effectively between competing priorities.
• d) Knowledge of proper maintenance and troubleshooting of telehealth equipment.
• e) Ability to work with a team to provide technical guidance, plan, organize and coordinate activities of a health technician in order to effectively complete job duties of assignment such as distributing workload, monitoring the status and progress of work, monitoring accuracy of work.
• f) Ability to assist in Health Technician (Telehealth Clinical) development, outcome management and strategic planning.
• g) Ability to perform successful knowledge transfer regarding the use of telehealth technologies.

Preferred Experience Recent 3 years of Outpatient experience as a Health Technician or Medical Assistant. Coordinating clinic set up and monitoring of workload capture and issues for assigned patient and provider clinics. Participating in performance improvement activities aimed at improving the efficiency. Preparing the clinical environment. Includes preparing medical and telecommunications equipment to be used for examination and treatment; Communicating effectively with clinical and administrative staff at the assigned local site and those located at remote sites of care; Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-07. Physical Requirements The work requires some physical exertion such as prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, stretching, and lifting moderately heavy items such as manuals, record boxes, equipment or assisting patients. The work requires above average agility and dexterity. The incumbent may be required to travel between VA and/or Non-VA clinical care sites and possession of a valid driver's license is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Department of Veterans Affairs