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Army Medical Command |
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San Antonio, TX
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$26506 to $34462 |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Army Medical Command
Job Announcement Number:
NCFR07418011D
MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OA)
SALARY RANGE: 26,506.00 - 34,462.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 07, 2008
to Wednesday, January 16, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0679-4/4POSITION INFORMATION: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - TX - San Antonio
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007!
Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
Organization(s):
BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF NURSING, MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSE SERVICE, MEDICAL /SURGICAL,2W, FT SAM HOUSTON ,TX
About the Position: Progressive Care Med-Surg unit in a large Level One
Trauma Army Medical Center. Exposure to infectious disease in a hospital environment. Must have medical terminology.
For more information about Brooke Army Medical Center, please visit the following web site: http://www.bamc.amedd.army.mil/
For more information about the Fort Sam Houston activity, please visit this web site:
www.samhouston.army.mil
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizen
Send Mail to:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
For questions about this job:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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NCFR07418011D
MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OA)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule Knowledge of unit procedures for assembling patient charts, recording physicians' orders, Including medications, integrating X-ray and test reports, and scheduling patient appointments. Knowledge of the internal organization of patients' records and the relationship of their parts in order to file in correct sequential and chronological order and to review records for completeness, accuracy and consistency with facility requirements upon discharge of patients. Knowledge of the various facility services, the medical terminology and procedures common to each service in order to record test results accurately, and to properly arrange patient appointments in order to avoid conflicts in patient care. Skill to type uncomplicated time schedules, memos, etc., using common terms and knowledge of the proper format, under timely circumstances.The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.Education can be substituted for experience. Review the qualification requirements for specific information.Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.htmlForeign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.Typing - Any Grade: Qualified typist is required (40wpm).GS-04: One year of general experience equivalent to the next lower grade, or 2 years of higher education above High School, or a combination of experience and education.
Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.Personnel security investigation required.A medical examination is required.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.One year trial/probationary period may be required.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
NCFR07418011D
MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OA)
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - TX - San Antonio
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Upon admission and discharge of patients, assembles records in sequential and chronological order, assures required forms are completed and signed by professional staff, notifies various departments of the action. Records a variety of physicians' orders involving patient activities diets,tests, and medications to various charts, forms, and request slips. Accurately transfers drug names, dosages, and times of administration to form used for dispensing medication. Orients new doctors,nurses and nursing assistants to such things as the location of patient files,format for requesting medical tests and supplies,and the requirements for completing charts upon discharge. Takes specimens to the laboratory and arterial blood gases to the respiratory therapy department and obtains blood and blood products from the blood bank. Orders and stocks office supplies. Arranges appointments. Types such things as weekly time schedules,memos,form letters, work orders,rosters,and a variety of request slips.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
NCFR07418011D
MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OA)
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insuranceCompetitive salariesGenerous retirement programsPaid holidays, sick leave, and vacation timeFlexible work environment and alternate work schedulesPaid employment related training and educationPossible student loan repaymentPayment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicableBonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Click here for more information. To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdfSalary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are not authorized.
Other Advantages: BAMC, located at Fort Sam Houston, TX is a modern state-of-the-art, 450-bed health care facility that provides level-one trauma and graduate medical education. The physical appearance and efficiency of space throughout the hospital creates a user-friendly, high quality health care environment for patients, their families and health care providers. Fort Sam Houston is located in San Antonio, the second largest metropolitan area in Texas with a warm climate and close proximity to beaches.
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