The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal and Urban operated facilities and programs.
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The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Division of Adminstrative Services, Medical Records Department, Chinle, AZ.
POSITION DETAILS: Permanent - Two (2) Vacancies
Salary range: $31,315.00- $50,431.00 ( Annually)
Promotion potential: GS-07
Merit Promotion Position: Yes
Travel Required: NO
Supervisory/Managerial Position: No
Relocation Expenses Paid: Relocation expenses are not authorized and will not be paid.
Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes (See item # 3 in the How to Apply Tab)
Is drug testing required? No
Is government housing available? No
Is this a bargaining unit position? Yes
Alternative work schedule, call back, standby, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes
See http://www.ihs.gov/jobsatihs/ for more details.