Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

• Basic Requirements:  

  • U.S. citizenship.?? Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05).

  
  Specialized Experience: Applicants must have (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-05). Experience is any work that equips the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

   

  You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities based on your application for this position:

   

  1. Ability to collaborate, communicate, set priorities, and organize the work in order to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations.

  2. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to meet program objectives.  This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels.

  3. Advanced knowledge of the technical health care process as it relates to access to care.

  4. Advanced knowledge of managing a clinic.  This includes independently utilizing reference sources, decision making, and empowering the team to collaborate and resolve problems within a complex systems environment.

  5. Advanced knowledge of policies and procedures associated with operational activities that affect the patient flow, patient care, and the revenue process.

  6. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology due to the technical nature of language utilized by clinicians.
  
  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

  
  Grade Determinations: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's qualifications and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.

   

  References: Medical Support Assistant Qualification Standard, Appendix G45, VA Handbook 5005 Part II. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

   

  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

   

  Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

   

  NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate?s education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed.  For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.

• • Benefits & Other Info
    • VA offers a comprehensive benefits package.??  This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp.
  • How to Apply
    • All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
      
      To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
      
      The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 17, 2016 to receive consideration.
      
      1.  To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
      
      2.  Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
      
      NOTE:  It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. 
      
      To verify your application is complete,log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.  Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
      
      To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • More Info
    • Gainesville
    • FL
    • 2016-02-26T02:51:34.467164
    • 429326800
    • Agency Employees Only
    • There are no education substitutions for this position.
    • GS
    • Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1619322 One (1) vacancy exists for an Advanced Medical Support Assistant in Ambulatory Care Service within North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SG VHS) located in Gainesville, FL.
      
      OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise ? "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" ? by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
    • 46831
    • 36025
    • 1
    • VATA
    • Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
    • None
    • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
      
      This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
    • Per Year
    • GF-16-SJa-1619322-BU

    • Resume: Resume or CV must include the vacancy announcement number, position title, grade, how to contact you, descriptions of jobs held including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date, (month and year) of employment, and average hours worked per week. (Required)

       

      SF50: Current, permanent Federal employees must submit a copy of their latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) which shows title, series, grade, and step of position held. (Required)

       

      VA Form 10-2850-C: (Application for Associated Health Occupations) Available by clicking here. Must be completed with Signature and Date on page 3 and page 4.)(Required)

      
      Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.

      
      Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:  You are encouraged to apply online.  Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options.  The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1619322.
      
      NOTE:  If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.

    • 1-Full-Time
    • 0679-Medical Support Assistance
    • Active
    • https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=1619322&CheckStatus=Y
    • 15668-Agency Employees Only
    • 2016-02-26T02:51:34.467191
    • GF-16-SJa-1619322-BU

    • After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.  During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly.  After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service.  Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview.  All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. 

       

      You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on ?Application Status.?  For a more detailed update of your status, click on ?more information.?  Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.

    • OPENED ONLY TO CURRENT, PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF NORTH FLORIDA/SOUTH GEORGIA VETERANS HEALTH SYSYEM (NF/SG VHS)
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