This position is located in the administrative offices of the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service Line (PLMS) at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for properly extracting and transcribing pathology reports to generate final patient diagnoses within the PLMS service area. The incumbent will be the primary point of contact for timeliness of pathology and diagnostic reports.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Performs transcription; extracting and transcribing pathology report to generate final patient diagnosis within the P&LM service area. Performs appropriate crosschecking and monitors quality control systems to ensure quality pathology diagnosis and reporting Reconcile list of pending pathology for diagnostic specimens that are sent to reference laboratories to ensure that all results are received and reported. Receives, accessions and labels specimens received in the pathology laboratory including requests for autopsies Notifies appropriate clinic, unit or other facilities about duplicate orders, inappropriate orders and problem samples, slides or blocks. Submits written report of all noted discrepancies. Follow laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in the appropriate container, maintains specimen under appropriate conditions, following guidelines for collecting timed specimens, blood cultures and compatibility (cross-matches). Logs telephone requests for tests, ensuring proper orders are obtained and final and gross descriptions are documented according to the urgency or specific time indicated. Electronically transcribe laboratory tests result received from multiple VA and Commercial reference labs through the laboratory information system; and ensuring that documents are scanned into patient record Complies with all Medical Center policies and procedures regarding safety practices. Performs timekeeping functions Maintains adequate lab supplies ensuring work area is adequately stocked. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm. Hours may change due to Agency Need Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Data Clerk/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/09/2024. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Capturing, coding, and transcribing pathology reports; accessioning; tracking patient diagnoses; preparing and maintaining charts; scanning and archiving slides and reports; answering phones and providing clerical support in a laboratory setting. Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed post-high school education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond post-high school (beyond the second year). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Conscientiousness Flexibility Technical Competence 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. 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. Physical Requirements: The work is often sedentary but there is occasional walking to various locations in the laboratory and medical facility, standing for prolonged periods of time, bending, and reaching while filing and carrying light medical and office supplies, medical records and files. This position also requires frequent use of the hand-held telephone while accessing different computer systems or while writing. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: Abdul Turay
• Phone: 919-286-0411 X178628
• Email: [email protected]