The Clinic Health Technician is responsible for the clinical and clerical functions of patient care in order to promote timely and efficient patient care. The Health Technician (HT) provides a "seamless" process for patients and is supervised by the Assistant Nurse Manager in the Outpatient Clinic. The incumbent directs patient flow through the clinic, from check in to check out. This is an INTERMITTENT position, with no guarantee of hours.
Perform a range of direct care duties that include but not limited to performing temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation measurements, measuring height and weight, patient transfers, glucose testing, collecting specimens and phlebotomy. Prepares and advises patients for collection of timed blood, urine, and stool samples. Process requests following established Laboratory procedures and protocols. Receives and processes telephone call for the team.
Files all medical record information and correspondence in patients file. Maintains confidentially of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient information. Completes clinical reminders. Maintains all facets of the medical record. Assures that patient demographics is accurate. Directs patient flow through the clinic from check in through checking out. Advises patients of admission and outpatient eligibility and processing procedures.
Orients, coaches and educates patients, staff and students. Supports tele-health clinics and processes. Work Schedule: intermittent Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD80157-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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/.
Ann.Drought@va.gov · (414) 712-8242
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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