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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This confidential client is hiring a Health Technician (Telehealth Clinical) to support telehealth clinical encounters and provide hands-on and administrative clinical support in Boardman, OR. Working as part of a multidisciplinary care team, you will help ensure smooth virtual visits, accurate documentation, and excellent patient experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for telehealth visits, including pre-visit checks, vitals collection, and equipment setup
• Operate and troubleshoot telehealth technologies and peripherals during clinical encounters
• Document encounter details in the electronic health record (EHR) and maintain clinical records accurately
• Coordinate scheduling, patient reminders, and follow-up tasks to support clinicians
• Provide patient education and basic clinical guidance per protocol
• Triage incoming communications and escalate clinical issues to licensed providers when appropriate
• Support clinic workflow, including inventory, equipment sterilization, and movement of supplies or records between sites
• Travel between VA and/or non-VA clinical sites as required to support on-site telehealth workflows

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Core Qualifications

The confidential client requires candidates to meet the following minimum qualifications:

• United States Citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed where permitted by policy)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English for direct patient-care responsibilities
• Experience/Education options (qualifying for entry-level):
  • One year of experience in a health-care field demonstrating ability to perform the work (e.g., medical/clinical assistant or health technician), OR
  • Four academic years above high school leading to a bachelor’s degree with related coursework, OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Examples: six months healthcare experience + two years post‑high‑school education with ≥6 semester hours in health-related courses, OR an associate degree in a health-related field, OR six months’ healthcare experience plus successful completion of relevant military medical training
• Grade expectations: full performance level GS-6 (actual appointment may be GS-5 to GS-6)

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs):

• Comprehensive knowledge of computer systems and clinical programs to perform varied tasks
• Strong communication skills; ability to consult and interact with clinical team members, external partners, and patients
• Ability to provide and accept guidance and technical direction
• Strong organizational skills; ability to plan, set priorities and work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions
• Familiarity with general clinical policies and procedures in healthcare settings
• Skilled in operating telehealth technologies to facilitate clinical encounters

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Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a health technician, medical assistant, or administrative medical support assistant (preferred)
• Experience with EHR documentation in a clinical setting
• Prior experience supporting virtual/telehealth clinics or remote patient monitoring

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Physical & Other Requirements

• This role may require prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, stretching, and lifting moderately heavy items (manuals, record boxes, equipment) or assisting patients
• Above-average agility and dexterity are required
• May require travel between clinical sites; possession of a valid driver’s license may be required

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Salary range (provided by source): $40,736 - $59,031 per year
• Appointment grade: GS-5 to GS-6 (full performance at GS-6)
• Benefits: The confidential client offers federal-style benefits (health, retirement, leave) consistent with the hiring authority — specific benefit details will be provided during the recruitment process.

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Why apply through Careertakes

• Third-party recruiter handling candidate matching, interview coordination, and offer facilitation
• Access to additional matched opportunities across the Careertakes network
• Human-led hiring decisions supported by efficient screening and transparent use of tools

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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