This position is located within the Pathology and laboratory Medicine Service, VAMC Huntington, West Virginia, and is the primary data analyst and administrative/transcription support for the department.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides support within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service and will also be called upon by the Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Laboratory Manager and Supervisors to assist with projects falling within their knowledge and skill levels. Provide administrative/transcription and data analysis/management support to the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Program, to include but not limited to analyzing data extracts, data compilation and collection, preparation of reports, program support and administrative assistance. Provides a complete range of program support which includes customer service coordination, data analysis and transcription of pathology reports, monitors and compiles data from the local facility to meet the goals and program guidelines for the service. Assists in the planning, review and reporting of data/statistical results of programs/project studies. Establishes protocols for incoming data, organizes computerized data sets and retrieves computerized data. Maintains automated system of program-specific data to track items such as project progress reports, compliance strategies etc. Prepares reports, including patient reports, to assist with compliance monitoring for completion of the Pathology and laboratory Medicine programs which are reported to the facility as well as network leadership. Uses software applications to draw information to prepare/assist in preparation of reports. Serves as the primary Fund Control Point Clerk for the Pathology and laboratory medicine Service, ensuring orders are entered in a timely manner and that control points are maintained in accordance with guidance issued by Fiscal Service. Performs other duties assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to include Some Weekends and Tours of Duty Outside of the 8:00 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. Shift Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position all applicants must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) in Federal Service, that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the Program Support Assistant position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes: .performing transcriptions and ensuring appropriate administrative processes are maintained; maintaining database and electronic files; scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, answering telephones and performing timekeeping duties. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Technical CompetenceTechnical Problem Solving IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Huntington VA Medical Center 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV 25704 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]