The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita Kansas is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Patient Services Assistant (Office Automation) position located in our Social Work department. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

The incumbent of this position performs a wide variety of administrative duties and transactions in support of Social Work Service. Duties include but not limited to:

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-07 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 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: Knowledge of public laws, rules, requirements and skill in apply regulations and procedures; working knowledge of current editions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9/10-CM); Extensive knowledge of medical terminology to complete various documents, letters, and forms,; thorough knowledge of the procedures, practices, rules, regulations, policies, and concepts involved in patient records in order to answer questions, resolve problems, and provide advice; Working knowledge of the computer; Knowledge of internal organization of patient records and relationship of their parts in order to extract administrative and medical conditions; Knowledge of state and county directives pertaining to deaths. There is no educational substitution for the GS-07 level. In addition to meeting the required specialized experience, applicants for this position must show possession of the following typing proficiency. Applicants may meet these requirements by passing the appropriate performance test, presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates by the Office of Personnel Management local office, or by self-certifying their proficiency. Performance test results and certificates of proficiency are acceptable for 3 years. Proficiency skills of self-certified applicants may be verified by administering the appropriate performance test. 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 Robert J Dole VA Medical and Regional Office Center 5500 East Kellogg Drive Wichita, KS 67218 US
• Name: Trellis Harris
• Phone: 316-685-2221 X53625
• Email: [email protected]