Medical Support Assistant (Nurse Exec)
Location: Omaha Nebraska
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is employing Medical Support Assistant (Nurse Exec) right now, this job will be placed in Nebraska. More details about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Omaha, NE United States
Duties:
This position is located in the Nurse Exec Service line.
The Medical Support Assistant (MSA) provides administrative and clerical! support and is considered a chief source of patient care and patient flow information. The MSA works as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide mental health services to Veterans and their families.
Medical Support Assistant duties include but are not limited to:
Managing clinic schedules to include appointment scheduling and changes; arranging special studies; appointment check in/outs
Consult tracking
Verifying of doctor's orders and treatment orders
Ensuring completeness and accuracy of all actions/documentation
Answering clinic phone calls
Relaying medical test results to appropriate professional medical staff
Explaining medical tests, exam instructions and test preparation procedures to the patient prior to appointment
Initiating forms for authorization to perform surgery and other procedures
Monitoring waiting areas for possible changes of patient conditions and initiates appropriate measures in emergency situati! ons
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hour work week with various 8! hour shifts between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday through Sunday
Summary
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?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-5. The Professional Sta! ndards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience 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.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
NOTE: External candidates eligible for veterans preference will receive consideration prior to considering external non-preference applicants.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.
Qualifications & Evaluations
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Experience and Education
Experience: Six months experience of clerical, office or other work that indic! ates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed ! to perform the duties of the position; or
Education: One year above high school; or
Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable.
Grandfathering Provision: All MSAs employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) Such employees may be reassigned, promoted or demoted within the occupation. (2) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may no! t have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (3) If an employee who was converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-3 MSA (Entry Level)
Experience or Education: None beyond the basic requirements.
This is an entry level MSA position. It is expected that MSAs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.
GS-4 MSA (Developmental Level)
Experience or Education: One year of experience in clerical or office work that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position or two yea! rs of education above high school. In addition, the candidate must demo! nstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to meet, communicate and interact with individuals from varying backgrounds and other health care team members in a courteous and helpful manner in order to complete job assignments. Ability to use various types of office automation equipment and software. Ability to set up, organize, and maintain record systems.
GS-5 MSA (Full Performance Level)
Experience or Education. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or 4 years of education above high school. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to operate computerized programs and databases in order to enter, modify and retrieve sensitive information/data into or from electronic medical records, scheduling systems and/or reports. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Ability to make appointments in a clinical setting. Ability to work independently in the accomplishme! nt of a wide variety of duties, including setting priorities and coordinating work. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. Ability to identify customer's concerns, perform the tasks required to resolve the issue accurately and timely, and follow-up as necessary to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
References: VA Handbook 5005 at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local human resources office)
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: htt! p://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed ! by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Benefits & Other Info
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
How to Apply
The complete application package must be submitted by View Occupational Questionnaire 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 the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
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 docum! entation 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
Omaha
NE
2013-09-05T19:29:47.364555
350842900
Permanent
GS
40706
24933
1
VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service ca! n be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
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
IN-13-954541-HMB
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fil! l.pdf ) (required).
Faxing Applications or Supporting Docum! ents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 954541.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To compl! ete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire .
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
1-Full-Time
0679-Medical Support Assistance
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=954541&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-09-05T22:10:14.096993
IN-13-954541-HMB
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
15514-United States Citizens
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resu! me, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This job starts available on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:56:56 GMT