The position is in the Pathology and Laboratory administrative office at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System reporting to the Chief Medical Technologist. The incumbent provides administrative and clerical support to the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine program.

Duties

Program Support Transcribing reports into VISTA from written documents. Maintaining and sending out consult slides and blocks to reference labs as requested. Assisting the pathologist with consults. Receiving requests from attorneys, outside facilities and patients for legal cases and consultation. Researching codes to match the type of specimen and the final diagnosis. Accessioning procedures for surgical and cytology. Assisting, scanning and uploading reference lab testing reports. Clerical/Administrative Support Preparing the urine drug screen forms for use in the federal workplace collection program. Screening phone calls and efficiently transferring to the appropriate department. Functioning as the primary timekeeper in pathology and laboratory medicine. Serving as the backup record liaison for pathology and laboratory medicine. Scheduling meetings, attends meetings and drafts minutes. Photocopying, filing, fax and mailing. Quality Assurance Printing Quality Assurance reports weekly or as required. Assisting the chief of pathology and laboratory medicine collecting QA data. Performing computer searches and collecting data for time studies. Preparing monthly and annual quality assurance reports. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD021700 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. There is walking, bending, and reaching required such as for filing or locating material, and carrying items such as reports, documents, and supplies. Entering data and word processing on a personal computer may result in physical problems from the effects of repetitive motion and eye strain.

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: Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment with a wide variety of software such as word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of people from different backgrounds and levels of understanding; Knowledge of specialized medical terminology; Skill in organizing and prioritizing work; Extensive knowledge of coding and retrieving data; Knowledge of Quality Assurance; Knowledge of regular and recurring application of pay and leave laws, rules, regulations; Knowledge of records requirements; Knowledge of requirements and protocols for the release of confidential information; and the Ability to collect and compile data to and to format reports. 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 Pittsburgh VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 US
• Name: Ashley Bethke
• Phone: 412-822-1956
• Email: [email protected]