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| Job Title : Medical Support Assistant |
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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
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Hines, IL
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License/Certification Required |
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$27892 to $36256 |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
08-130H
Medical Support Assistant
SALARY RANGE: 27,892.00 - 36,256.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 04, 2008
to Monday, January 14, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0679-4/4POSITION INFORMATION: Full-TimePermanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 5DUTY LOCATIONS: 7 vacancies - Hines, IL
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is located at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Patient Administration Service.The area of consideration for this position is Chicago Commuting Area.
Send Mail to:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
5th Avenue and Roosevelt Road
Hines, IL 60141
US
For questions about this job:
Patricia Hansberry
Phone: 708-202-8387 Ext: 23415
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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08-130H
Medical Support Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Qualification requirements are established in OPM?s Qualification Standard Handbook, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, TS-1, dated 8/94.
GS-4:One (1) year of general experience OR two (2) years of education above high school.
General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties in a hospital or clinical setting.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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1.Knowledge of rules and regulations of hospital operations.
2.Knowledge of medical terminology.
3.Knowledge of various medical and surgical services.
4.Ability to explain instructions to patients for a variety of procedures.
5.Ability to communicate tactfully with persons of various backgrounds and mental states.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
08-130H
Medical Support Assistant
Additional Duty Location Info:7 vacancies - Hines, IL
MAJOR DUTIES:
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The incumbent is assigned to the Patient Administration Service and serves as an assistant in the Scheduling Section. Receives telephone calls from patients that need to cancel and/or reschedule appointments, patients checking on scheduled appointments, or patients with general hospital questions.The incumbent assists the callers or refers the calls to the appropriate staff.The assistant will assist in scheduling clinic appointments during clinic reassignments or other times as needed.Refers questions regarding prescriptions, refills, and medications to the TCP pharmacist.Refers questions regarding medical concerns to the TCP nurse and refers complaints to the Patient Representative.Incumbent will cancel clinics, create new clinic requests, and assign patients to PCMM providers.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
08-130H
Medical Support Assistant
BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
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