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HS Health Services Technician
Overview
Health Services Technicians assist with preventing and treating diseases and injuries, providing patient care under the direct supervision of medical and dental officers. They conduct diagnostic tests, administer medical care, support pharmacy and other healthcare services, and assist with medical department administration ashore and afloat.
Core Skills
- electronic health record management
- medical data entry and quality control
- privacy and confidentiality (HIPAA-like practices)
- inventory and asset tracking
- clinic operations support
- triage and patient intake documentation
- training and patient education
- incident and safety reporting
- attention to detail
- team coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Office software
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Intuit QuickBooks
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Clinical Technician
- Administration
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
Training & Development
Getting Started
- National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) · Funded
Career Growth
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS)
- Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)
Also Common
- Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)
What the Work Involves
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Related Occupations
- Surgical Assistants
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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