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The incumbent serves as a Medical Support Assistant with the Infection Prevention Program.
Learn more about this agency11/20/2020 to 12/14/2020
$27,800 - $45,393 per year
GS 3 - 5
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
5
No
No
CBTD-10968152-21-MK
585086500
This announcement is open to current employees of White River Junction VA Medical Center and the surrounding CBOCs(Station 405 only). The Public should apply under announcement CBTD-10968164-21-MK.
At the GS-3 level the MSA is an Entry level of the position and it is expected that the MSAs received guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.
At the GS-4 level the MSA is in the Developmental level position and it is expected that the incumbent receives guidance from more experienced staff members and requires direct supervision but is mostly independent in the performance of duties assigned.
At the GS-5 level the MSA is at full performance level and it is expected that the incumbent receives guidance from more experienced staff members and requires occasional direct supervision but is independent in the performance of duties assigned.
The incumbent will be trained to the functions and procedure unique to this program. The incumbent may be asked to help in sterile processing if requested to provide coverage for vacations, sick leave and special project help if support is required.
The MSA performs duties related to the receipt, intake, and indexing of health and administrative information. The incumbent will interface with personal computer (PC) applications as well as numerous Vista applications.
The MSA performs as receptionist and under supervision; additional responsibilities include record keeping and all clerical duties directly related to all areas of infection prevention. and coordination of data and information needed in order to complete tasks and assignments to the infection prevention program. The incumbent will be able to assist infection prevention and SPS staff with comprehensive reports which will include creating graphs and spread sheets. The MSA may be required to research topics for the infection prevention staff to use during business. The MSA usually works a regular tour of duty but may be asked to work for another MSA for support.
The MSA is responsible for ensuring that data collected is organized and maintained for the program. S/he will scan appropriate material into electronic files as needed. Maintains various unit files, forms and publications. The MSA may be responsible for scheduling appointments and meetings for members of the infection prevention program. The MSA will hold the calendars for the members of Infection Prevention Program and be responsible for coordinating meeting with the various departments.
Receives and delivers telephone messages. Notifies staff of appointments, and prepares messages and information needed in which to prepare staff for meetings. Assures that all necessary forms are completed when asked for. Serves as the recorder of minutes for the various meetings that directly belong to infection prevention and may be asked to record for sterile processing services.
Assists infection prevention staff with administrative procedures and regulations The MSA is responsible for providing a variety of advisory and technical assistance duties, answering inquiries referring to his/her supervisor when new or unusual questions. The MSA will write draft memos to assist the department with communication needs.
The MSA enters work orders and completes requisitions for supplies and forms, ensuring that the unit has necessary forms and office supplies available. H/she receives inquiries via telephone and through personal contact from patients/significant others concerning a variety of medical, personnel and administrative matters. Works in close liaison with medical staff to expedite emergent and time sensitive information.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 08:00am - 16:30pm
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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.
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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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/14/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10968152.
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