This position provides support to the Administrative Officer (AO), Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and Nurse Manager for the Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System outpatient clinic in Corpus Christ, TX. The incumbent is assigned under the supervision of the Administrative Officer in support of all functions related to the day to day operations of the clinic.

Duties

You will serve as an expert resource for matters related to the administrative functions of the Outpatient Clinic; data entry into tracking systems; reports summarizing findings from the tracking systems to be submitted internally and externally to the Clinic CMO, AO and Nurse Manager VISN 17, and VACO; preparation of correspondence to internal and external customers, coordinating meetings, composing and distributing minutes; and typing and distribution of guidelines relating to the Outpatient Clinic.

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-6 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 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 knowledge of health care system operations; knowledge of duties, priorities, commitments, policies, and program goals of the clinic sufficient to perform assignments such as reviewing publications, directives, and other materials which may affect the clinic and taking appropriate follow up action; experience using automated software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); medical terminology; data entry into tracking systems; reports summarizing findings from tracking systems to be submitted internally and externally; prepare in final format memoranda, letters, meeting notes, and other documents; maintain files and suspense; coordinate meetings; maintain calendars/schedules; receive/route mail and telephone calls; travel preparation; timekeeping; and maintains supplies and equipment. AND TYPING PROFICIENCY: This position requires the skills of a qualified typist. In addition to meeting the experience and/or education requirements, you must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06X 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. Your resume will be reviewed for the following competencies: Administration and Management Communication Technical Competence

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address VA TX Valley Coastal Bend HCS 2601 Veterans Drive Harlingen, TX 78550 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]