This position is in the Surgery Service Line in the Anesthesia Section Office which provides Anesthesia services to all surgical and non-surgical patients. The Anesthesia Service is a complex service comprised of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, student nurse anesthetists, medical instrument technicians, residents and medical students.

Duties

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Duties of the position include, but not limited to: Plans and evaluates the administrative and clinical functions impacting operations, quality improvement, organization policy related to the operations of the Anesthesia Service. Responsible for compliance of staff educational and credentialing requirements. Maintain employee records. Oversees Anesthesia Service OR/NON-OR/Clinic schedule and consult list. Gathers, Measures, and audits process improvement data. Maintain calendar for manager, i.e. scheduling appointments. Coordinates the documentation and records management program for the Anesthesia Service. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 0800-1630 Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant (OA)/PD607050 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Bargaining Unit Position: Yes; AFGE/1272

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: general clerical and administrative work including composing various forms of communications and/or reports utilizing microsoft office applications; collecting, compiling and tracking data and statistical information; maintaining office files and records; answering phones and greeting/troubleshooting customers. Typing Proficiency: In addition to meeting Specialized Experience you must meet the typing proficiency: of 40 words per minute typing speed. Applicants may meet this requirement by presenting a certificate at the time of application of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates or by self-certifying their proficiency. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Minneapolis VA Medical Center One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 US
• Name: Krisandra Hilson
• Phone: 515-718-5393
• Email: [email protected]