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Posted: January 9, 2026 (6 days ago)

Previously posted: January 9, 2026 (reposted 2 times)

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Health Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Department of Defense

Reposted

Location

Salary

$51,358 - $67,762

per year

Closes

January 16, 2026

GS-6 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting eye care services at a military hospital by helping with patient exams, giving medications, running simple tests, and handling paperwork and scheduling.

It's a hands-on role in a team setting, assisting doctors and nurses with everyday patient needs.

A good fit would be someone with healthcare experience who is detail-oriented, comfortable with technology, and enjoys direct patient interaction.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-05 level or equivalent, including assisting in medical exams and procedures
  • Proficiency in using automated computer systems to collect, record, and maintain patient medical information and history
  • Experience scheduling medical appointments for patients
  • Ability to perform ambulatory or inpatient procedures under supervision, including administering oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications
  • Skills in monitoring patients during procedures and identifying signs of distress
  • Capability to conduct diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, blood glucose tests, and urine dipsticks
  • U.S. citizenship required for direct hire position

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center, Defense Health Agency, Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, San Diego, CA; Directorate of Ophthalmology.

The individual is responsible for providing patient care, supporting diagnostic procedures, patient teachings; and administrative support work in connection with the care and treatment given to patients.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience GS-06: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) assisting during medical examinations and procedures, and; (2) utilizing automated computer systems to collect, record, and/or maintain patient medical information and history and; (3) scheduling medical appointments for patients.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Major Duties:

  • Performs a variety of ambulatory or inpatient procedures as ordered and under the supervision of a credentialed provider and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Administers oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medication.
  • Transports patients to other clinical areas as needed.
  • Monitors patients undergoing procedures and identifies patients with acute distress or potentially acuity change.
  • Performs diagnostic procedures (EKG 's, blood glucose, urine dipstick, etc.) and provides results to appropriate medical providers.
  • Enters and retrieves data from appropriate computer systems as needed for patient reception.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: HSJG-26-12862819-DHA