Total 203 job vacancies by Indian Health Service

• Operates motor vehicles for the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Healthcare Facility with appointment driving being the main objective.
• Works with EMS on a daily basis to take local ambulance calls (911, local) to transport patients to local hospital for emergency services, transport responds with EMS on all calls.
• Assigned as a driver to assist EMS and bring patients safely to the hospital, transport patients by ambulance to other facilities for emergent transport and appointments, and follows all safety rules, regulations, and traffic signs, driving carefully and avoiding rough terrain and hazardous roads and grounds to prevent discomfort or injury to passengers and damage to vehicle.
• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, exam rooms, lab, pharmacy, dental areas, optometry, physical, occupational therapy areas, offices, and outpatient area as well as bathrooms, storerooms, employee coffee rooms, drinking fountains and all other public use areas.

• Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of routine and specialized test procedures using manual and/or automated techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction, locates and implements corrections.
• Interprets and evaluates results of in-house tests/examinations in process and upon completion in order to recognize anticipated reactions and departures from the normal, monitors and evaluates reference testing contracts. Exercises professional judgment and experience in determining the causes or possible significance of improper or imprecise outcomes and in repeating or altering procedures and techniques to correct abnormalities and deviations.
• Establishes standards and instructions for calibrating or standardizing instruments and equipment at the periodic intervals established by the manufacturers and CLIA/Laboratory Accrediting Organization regulations.
• Develops procedures and establishes parameter for correlation of test results and troubleshooting measures.

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• Review patient referrals to assist with determination/verification of patient eligibility for Direct, PRC (Purchase Referred Care), and alternate resources.
• Maintain tracking system to monitor patient's referrals throughout treatment.
• Maintain ongoing open communication with patients and families while maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA laws, departmental policy and professional standards.
• Provide ongoing education and assistance to primary care teams.
• Maintain adequate inventory of direct patient care supplies

• Serve as a consultant and direct care provider to all dental programs of the Service Unit area to carry out the preventative community dental program.
• Coordinate a fluoride rinse program, school sealant program, oral health educational program and other community-based interventions.
• Serve as the principal advisor with the service unit for dental health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• Perform oral healthcare and risk assessments, reviewing patient health history, screening and evaluation of oral disease and healthcare and risk assessments, reviewing patient health history, screening and evaluation of oral disease and health.

• Serve as a consultant and direct care provider to all dental programs of the Service Unit area to carry out the preventative community dental program.
• Coordinate a fluoride rinse program, school sealant program, oral health educational program and other community-based interventions.
• Serve as the principal advisor with the service unit for dental health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• Perform oral healthcare and risk assessments, reviewing patient health history, screening and evaluation of oral disease and healthcare and risk assessments, reviewing patient health history, screening and evaluation of oral disease and health.

• Performs front desk operations such as: scheduling appointments, sending appointment slips, retrieving medical records, making clinic orders, etc.
• Answers the telephone courteously and directs phone calls to the appropriate staff member or department.
• Utilizes computer automation systems by making and sending appointments, ordering lab work, requesting charts and health summaries and filing, etc.
• Assures that clerical and medical supplies are reordered and stocked.
• Promotes safety and risk management initiatives for the unit to help ensure patient, visitor and staff security.

• Perform clerical tasks, such as answer phones, schedules appointments, etc.
• Assist medical provider in clinic, obtaining vital signs and other body measurements, including chief complaint and brief patient history, clinical procedures, and facilitating the flow of patients through the clinic.
• Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and assemble equipment/supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by medical provider.
• Perform routine waived laboratory tests in the clinic.
• Responsible for preparation, proper use and care of equipment/supplies and cleanliness of clinic; orders and sorts supplies/linen as needed.
• Transport and/or accompany patients via wheelchair and/or stretcher within the hospital and hospital campus.

• Provides technical and administrative supervision to all pharmacy staff members within the Pharmacy Department, both outpatient and inpatient.
• Assigns work to subordinates; evaluates work performance; advise or counsel employees on work and administrative matters; interview candidates for positions; evaluates work performances, approves leave.
• Provides direct pharmaceutical services by selecting, procuring, preparing and dispensing medications. Reads and interprets prescriptions; measures and mixes compound drugs and chemicals. Resolves Issues related to clinical, chemical and therapeutic applications of drugs. Reviews and records all patient information regarding therapeutic appropriateness of drug therapy. Provides consultative services and instruction to patients on safe usage of prescribed medications.
• Maintains the records control system, handles the purchasing and requisitioning of supplies and equipment, prepares and maintains the department budget, assures the department and staff are in compliance with all Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO} standards, guidelines and all other regulatory requirements.

• Provides technical and administrative supervision to all pharmacy staff members within the Pharmacy Department, both outpatient and inpatient.
• Assigns work to subordinates; evaluates work performance; advise or counsel employees on work and administrative matters; interview candidates for positions; evaluates work performances, approves leave.
• Provides direct pharmaceutical services by selecting, procuring, preparing and dispensing medications. Reads and interprets prescriptions; measures and mixes compound drugs and chemicals. Resolves Issues related to clinical, chemical and therapeutic applications of drugs. Reviews and records all patient information regarding therapeutic appropriateness of drug therapy. Provides consultative services and instruction to patients on safe usage of prescribed medications.
• Maintains the records control system, handles the purchasing and requisitioning of supplies and equipment, prepares and maintains the department budget, assures the department and staff are in compliance with all Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO} standards, guidelines and all other regulatory requirements.

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• Conducts community assessments to identify physical, mental, social and/or environmental deviations from the normal, responses and attainments of outcomes, using nursing skills of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning intervention and evaluation.
• Conducts nursing conferences or specialty clinics using nursing physical assessment and diagnosis with treatment procedures according to standing orders
• Counsels patients and/or families in the home, community, school and clinic regarding acute and chronic conditions and the application of health promotion and disease prevention practices
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities, facilitates and promotes Government Performance Results Act activities, and is involved in facility accreditation activities

**This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan and Merit Promotion procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-25-12622044-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.**

• As Assistant Supervisory Nurse, supervises, manages, coordinates and evaluates the nursing program for Perioperative Unit. Organizes, directs, reviews work, administers personnel matters, counseling, disciplinary action, scheduling, and overall management activities.
• Develops and implements Nursing Standards of Care, includes compliance with accreditation and certification requirements. Maintains records for patient assignments, census, and chart reviews. This includes orientation of each employees as competency, evaluation, training, safety, infection control, and compliance with mandatory orientation requirements.
• Collaborates with all subordinates, peers, superiors, internal and external customers to achieve the goals and missions of the facility and the Indian Health Service.
• Performs a wide range of nursing care for patients in all age groups and their families who present an unlimited range of different health related problems. Observes and assesses the patient's clinical condition - conditions and interprets data from the patient's history and physical assessment. Based on interpretation of data, decides appropriate Nursing action to be taken. Informs the physician of the patient's status. Operates and monitors specialized equipment. Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician.
• Initiates treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of physician orders, standing orders, and post anesthesia protocols.
• Maintains a variety of unit records, supplies and other related activities as Performance Improvement, nursing personnel, FTEs, equipment, supply purchases, travel and serving on the hospital committees assuring effective cross department communication.
• Applies and implements Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program and guidelines.

**This position is being announced concurrently under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-25-GA-12622045-DHA; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.**

• As Assistant Supervisory Nurse, supervises, manages, coordinates and evaluates the nursing program for Perioperative Unit. Organizes, directs, reviews work, administers personnel matters, counseling, disciplinary action, scheduling, and overall management activities.
• Develops and implements Nursing Standards of Care, includes compliance with accreditation and certification requirements. Maintains records for patient assignments, census, and chart reviews. This includes orientation of each employees as competency, evaluation, training, safety, infection control, and compliance with mandatory orientation requirements.
• Collaborates with all subordinates, peers, superiors, internal and external customers to achieve the goals and missions of the facility and the Indian Health Service.
• Performs a wide range of nursing care for patients in all age groups and their families who present an unlimited range of different health related problems. Observes and assesses the patient's clinical condition - conditions and interprets data from the patient's history and physical assessment. Based on interpretation of data, decides appropriate Nursing action to be taken. Informs the physician of the patient's status. Operates and monitors specialized equipment. Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician.
• Initiates treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of physician orders, standing orders, and post anesthesia protocols.
• Maintains a variety of unit records, supplies and other related activities as Performance Improvement, nursing personnel, FTEs, equipment, supply purchases, travel and serving on the hospital committees assuring effective cross department communication.
• Applies and implements Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program and guidelines.

**This position is being announced concurrently under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-25-GA-12617970-DHA; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.**

• Assists in direct supervision, orientation, education, competency verification, performance evaluation, and awards/recognition for the professional nursing and support staff on the unit.
• Assists in plan/adjust work assignments and operations to meet agency and organizational objectives, priorities, deadline, and standards of care with regulatory agencies and Indian Health Service requirements.
• Evaluate operations related to patient flow, patient safety, productivity and unit specific performance improvement plan to maintain quality improvement and staff participation/communication in the unit.
• Performs nursing care duties as needed to maintain nursing skills and clinical competence and expertise in specialty area, and cover nursing shortages.
• Provide advice and assistance to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters.
• Participate in program, policy and procedure development in areas such as Quality Improvement and Infection control.

**This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan and Merit Promotion procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-25-GA-12617969-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.**

• Assists in direct supervision, orientation, education, competency verification, performance evaluation, and awards/recognition for the professional nursing and support staff on the unit.
• Assists in plan/adjust work assignments and operations to meet agency and organizational objectives, priorities, deadline, and standards of care with regulatory agencies and Indian Health Service requirements.
• Evaluate operations related to patient flow, patient safety, productivity and unit specific performance improvement plan to maintain quality improvement and staff participation/communication in the unit.
• Performs nursing care duties as needed to maintain nursing skills and clinical competence and expertise in specialty area, and cover nursing shortages.
• Provide advice and assistance to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters.
• Participate in program, policy and procedure development in areas such as Quality Improvement and Infection control.

• Interviews patient to obtain pertinent patient registration information.
• Determines the eligibility of patients seeking health care, who have not previously been treated at the facility by obtaining the certificate of Indian Blood or other documentary proof of Tribal membership, according to IHS guidelines.
• Collects third party recipient health cards, obtains photocopies of the card and explains the program to the beneficiaries.
• Upon direction, or as the need arises, initiates all admitting forms to complete the admission with current patient data, including the RPMS Patient Registration System