Recruitment incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. You will serve as the Medical Administrative Assistant for the Medical Center Director and service chief located in Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington.

Duties

You will determine legal eligibility by information from records or by questioning caller and advises physicians on action to take. You will process administrative issues surrounding beneficiary death} elopements, suicides, assaults, homicides, code blue, cost recovery matters, and facility of community disasters, etc. You will directly intervene when problems regarding patient activity occur, advising clinical staff of the appropriate administrative action. You will serve as the Patient Advocate after normal duty hours. You will prepare, maintain and distribute a variety of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports including the daily Gains and Losses sheet and log of tour events. You will coordinate patient transfers to and from the Medical Center. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts (8:00 am- 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm-Midnight, Midnight -8:00 am) to include holidays/weekends. Position Description Title/PD#: Medical Administrative Assistant/PD80268A and PD80269A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: MAY BE AUTHORIZED. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.

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
• Participation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• General restriction on movement after competitive appointment 5 CFR 330.502

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the 30 days of 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: Receive and respond to telephone inquiries; Perform data entry, processing of data, and interpreting policies; Prepare workflow charts, distribute reports, and staffing recommendations. Note: While performing at the GS-06 level, it is expected that the incumbent will perform the major functions of the position at the full performance level but with significant oversight. Applicants may not substitute education for the experience required for the GS-06 level. 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: Perform data entry, processing of data, and interpreting policies; Prepare workflow charts, distribute reports, and staffing recommendations; Processes administrative actions; Research problems and provide guidance using applicable policies/standards; Review and determine benefit travel eligibilities; Assisted with complex situation of patient care. OR, Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-07 level: EDUCATION (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED): I have successfully completed one (1) year of graduate education that is directly related to the duties of the position. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. NOTE: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-05 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. Physical Demands: Work is generally performed in an office setting with significant time involved on computer systems. Minimal lifting and walking are also required. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office setting with significant time involved on computer. Work is accomplished in a busy environment and the incumbent usually works alone, requiring him/her to perform the duties of the position in the allotted time, sometimes facing short deadlines.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Contacts

• Address Jonathan M Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center 77 Wainwright Drive Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Maria Dela Cruz
• Phone: 253-582-8440 X75434
• Email: [email protected]