Medical Support Assistant | Federal government of the United States

Job title: Medical Support Assistant

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryAbout the Position: This position is a Medical Support Assistant (OA)
This position is Term Not to Exceed 13 months with the possibility of annual extensions. It is time limited and may be extended up to a maximum 8 years.This position will not be made permanent without further competition.Current permanent Federal Employees applying for a term appointment will converted into a term appointment with NO statutory return rights back to a permanent position.This is a Direct Hire SolicitationOverview

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Open & closing dates11/06/2024 to 11/19/2024Salary$46,494 – $60,439 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 5Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typeTerm – 13 monthsWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberHSJA244921521294HWControl number817944400This job is open toDuties

• Complete request forms, manually or automated, for individual patient orders, blood work and other requests.
• Maintain and monitor patient appointment schedules for the clinic/practice.
• Receive patients and visitors as the initial point of contact, in person or telephonically.
• Record and relay messages and/or redirect calls.
• Maintain all patients’ records, both electronic and paper, according to regulation ensuring each entry contains proper patient and health care provider identification.
• Oversee the clerical duties inherent to the in processing (reception), care and out processing (transition) of outpatients, families/caregivers and guests.
• Respond to emergency calls and notifies emergency medical personnel.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• This position is a TERM NTE 13 Months
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• This position may require occasional temporary duty travel – 5%.

QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 .Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes entering, manipulating or retrieving information and data from automated systems; redirecting phone calls to appropriate individuals for action; AND maintaining patient records by updating information.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
OR
Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.
(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors.Time in Grade Requirement for GS-05:
Candidates may be advanced without time restriction to positions up to GS-5 if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade the employee held within the preceding 52 weeks under his or her latest non-temporary competitive appointment.EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 months. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

• This is an obligated position. An “obligated” position is one to which an

employee has statutory restoration rights based on active military service, compensable injury
or disability when fully recovered, or return rights based on having served an overseas tour(s).
Obligated positions may also cover employees who have been on extended leave without pay
under certain circumstances. The incumbent will be required to sign a memorandum of
agreement stating that they accept the terms of an obligated position.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary: $46494 – 60439 per year

Location: West Point, NY

Job date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:51:45 GMT

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