This position is located in the Emergency Medicine Department of the Gallup Indian Medical Center. Incumbent serves patients through a variety of duties associated with screening/referral of patients to treatment resources as well as related duties and responsibilities related to patients diagnosed with: substance use disorders, HIV, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections and similar issues.
A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) provide referral support services in the clinic, community, and home-based patient care, through the identification of services such as: immunizations, testing, referral for medical therapy services, support, and /or housing needs under the Director of the Emergency Department.
Identifies and coordinates access to a variety of additional services, such as mental health services, primary care, social services, and outpatient and residential treatment programs. Introduces patients to appropriate programs and services, facilitating appointments at outpatient clinics and follows up on referrals to help ensure patient is utilizing resources.
Assists with patient navigation services needed for patients admitted to inpatient units in the hospital as well as follow-up with patients after discharge from another facility if transferred after release from jail, incarceration, or a substance use rehabilitation program. Participates as part of a health care team for their clients assisting with issues such as substance abuse to help provide services and mentorship.
Provides on-site visits, as necessary, to in-patient facilities and community locations as part of a health care team. Provides interpretation to health care providers the health problems, needs, and responses of patients and concepts of culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices.
Obtains pertinent information from patient, tribal representatives and/or tribal organizations as well as resource organizations to determine and support culturally sensitive and appropriate resources while taking into consideration cultural values, beliefs, and practices to ensure resources meet the needs of the patient and support successful outcomes.
Maintains all patient information, which includes lab values, demographic data, and appointment time for clinic activities and home visits; maintains database using appropriate of patient encounters and reason for encounter.
If you are substituting education for experience; 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/.
Raquel.Sells@ihs.gov · 480-989-3557
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $41178 – $53531/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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