Medical, Hospital, Dental, and Public Health
Job Series in Medical, Hospital, Dental, and Public Health
General Health Science
Performs professional health science work including research, analysis, and application of health science principles.
Medical Officer
Positions that involve professional medical work requiring a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and medical licensure.
Nurse
Performs professional nursing work including patient care, health assessment, and nursing management.
Practical Nurse
Performs practical nursing work including basic patient care under supervision of registered nurses or physicians.
Dietitian and Nutritionist
Performs professional dietetics and nutrition work including nutrition assessment, therapy, and education.
Health Aid and Technician
Federal healthcare position performing patient care assistance, clinical support, vital signs monitoring, and health technician duties at VA hospitals and federal medical facilities.
Medical Technologist
Performs professional medical laboratory work including analysis of body fluids, tissues, and cells.
Medical Technician
Positions that involve technical work in medical laboratories performing diagnostic tests and procedures.
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Federal healthcare position performing diagnostic radiologic procedures including X-ray imaging, CT scans, and related diagnostic imaging services at VA hospitals and federal medical facilities.
Pharmacist
Performs professional pharmacy work including dispensing medications, drug therapy management, and patient counseling.
Pharmacy Technician
Positions involving technical pharmacy work including compounding, dispensing, and distributing medications under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Performs professional speech-language pathology or audiology work including diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders.
Health System Administration
Performs health system administration work at executive level including hospital administration and healthcare program leadership.
Health System Specialist
Performs health system administration work including healthcare program management, policy development, and system analysis.
Medical Records Technician
Federal healthcare position maintaining, processing, and managing medical records and health information at VA hospitals, military medical facilities, and federal healthcare centers.
Medical Support Assistant
Positions involving clerical and technical work in support of patient care and treatment in medical facilities. Includes scheduling, medical records management, patient intake, and clinical administrative support.
Dental Officer
Performs professional dental work including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dental conditions.
Dental Assistant
Positions involving dental support work including patient care, instrument preparation, and clinic operations.
Dental Hygienist
Positions involving preventive dental care including cleanings, examinations, and patient education.
Industrial Hygiene
Positions involving work in occupational health and safety including hazard identification, exposure assessment, and control measures.