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Health Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 62 days ago
On-site Indianapolis, IN $46K – $60K Apply by Jul 17, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The physical location of the position is in the Emergency Department, Richard L. Roudebush VAMC. The overall purpose of the position is to assist and serve medical providers and nursing staff in the Emergency Department in collecting and performing a variety of tasks related to diagnostics and procedures within their scope of practice, as well as the completion of clerical and administrative duties. This position is designed to fully support all Emergency Department function.
What You'll Do
- →The duties of the position may include but are not limited to the following: Major Duties: Administrative - Handles Clerical/ Administrative Support and Coordination Requirements: Provides general clerical/administrative support coordination work for the unit.
- →Manages administrative functions.
- →Utilizes and maintains the EDIS for admission, updating patient / assigned staff status and disposition of all Veterans within the Emergency Department, is proficient in Microsoft word and excel and is proficient in encounter coding.
- →Receives telephone calls and visitors to the Emergency Department.
- →Coordinates and arranges scheduling needs for patients to continue the plan of care.
- →Establishes /maintains Emergency Department files/record systems.
- →Gathers and complies statistics for necessary reports.
- →Completes and enters encounter information ensuring coding is correct and completed for reimbursement purposes.
- →Coordinates fee basis services referral and referrals to other facilities.
- →Organizes and maintains a monitoring system for recommended programs.
- →Participates in planning and development recommendations for changing program policies and procedures that will improve delivery of services and patient flow.
- →Represents Emergency Department Health Techs at team meetings.
- →Maintains Patient Records: Scans individual documents or information appropriately into patients' electronic record.
- →As part of quality assurance, reviews records for completeness.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Benefits
- ★VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
- ★This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
- ★As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
- ★This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
- ★This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 72f190df-ca38-42d9-a85c-5e067cafdcf7
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