- Position Title
- Medical Administrative Assistant (AOD)
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CAZT-10264282-18-CAB-499 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 20, 2018 to Thursday, August 9, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
4.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
5.
Are you a current Federal employee in the excepted service in an agency covered by an Interchange Agreement with at least one year of service in that position or Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management?
For more information, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments.
For more information, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments.
6.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
7.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
8.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
The following section is used to identify basic requirements for this vacancy.
1.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Select the ONE statement below that best describes your experience to meet the specific qualification requirements for the Medical Administrative Assistant.
2.
To qualify for the GS-06 level Medical Administrative Assistant position, all applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-05) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 1) Greeting patients presenting for medical treatment, 2) Making determinations regarding eligibility for medical benefits based on current regulatory guidelines, 3) Safeguarding the rights of patients presenting for treatment. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select.
3.
To qualify for the GS-07 level Medical Administrative Assistant position, all applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-06) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 1) Greeting patients presenting for medical treatment, 2) Making determinations regarding eligibility for medical benefits based on current regulatory guidelines, 3) Safeguarding the rights of patients presenting for treatment, 4) Providing explanation of death and burial benefits to next of kind, 5) Maintaining good public and media relations, 6) Coordinating patient referrals and transfers between medical facilities, 7) Acting as a representative for administration during emergent situations, 8)Providing administrative expertise to individuals during irregular tours of duty, 9) Authorizing employees needed on an overtime basis to attend to patient care needs or emergency repair. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select.
Please respond to the ONE statement in each of the items below that best describes your knowledge of the following.
4.
Knowledge of computer data input and output using computer software packages such as word processing and spreadsheet application.
5.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population, including all medical and administrative disciplines, external contacts, the public and other higher-level management officials.
6.
Ability to prioritize work and utilize good time management skills in order to meet patient/visitor and staff demands on regular and/or off tour.
7.
Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.