Thee New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is recruiting for a Program Support Assistant assigned to the Surgical Service. The incumbent will serve as the Administrative Assistant for Surgical Service, representing the Chief, Surgical Service in selected administrative matters. The incumbent will assist the Chief, Surgical Service, in planning, developing, directing, and managing all administrative functions of the service.

Duties

Implement, and analyze information to assure compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) guidelines and the National Surgery Office criteria. Serve as the timekeeper for employees in the Surgical Service. In addition, incumbent will be the backup Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC), and the TMS coordinator for the Service. Responsible for monitoring the maintenance and upkeep of Surgical Service six-part folders on all Surgical Service staff. Coordinate the gathering of information from other Service Chiefs and assist in the generation of administrative reports, clinical reviews and workload analyses. Assist and advise employees in training and help develop a skilled work force through education and training programs. Serve as the liaison between the Surgical Service and the Surgical Department of the University of New Mexico. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD13028O Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary and is usually accomplished while the incumbent is comfortably seated at a desk or table. Some walking and standing may occur in the course of a non-workday in connection with attendance at meetings and conferences, or while researching files. Items carried typically are light objects such as, briefcases, notebooks, and data processing reports. No special physical effort is required to perform the work.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: 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; religions; 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-XX level.

Contacts

• Address Raymond G Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1501 San Pedro Drive, Southeast Albuquerque, NM 87108 US
• Name: Myira Ramirez
• Phone: 310-478-3711
• Email: [email protected]