Medical Support Assistant

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-04: One (1) year of general experience OR Two (2) years of education above high school GS-05: Four (4) years of education above high school OR One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level Examples of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level Notifying patients of scheduled/rescheduled appointments; Data entry; Retrieve patient information utilizing an electronic health record; Serve as a receptionist in an Outpatient Clinic/Pharmacy setting; Take meeting minutes; Interview patients to obtain and/or update patient registration information in the database; Maintain and order office supplies as needed by processing requisitions. NOTE: Equivalent combination of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable. General Experience Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized Experience Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
This position is located at the Fort Belknap Service Unit in Harlem, MT. The purpose of this position is to provide clerical support to the Outpatient Clinic and Pharmacy Department. The incumbent reports to the Director of Nursing of designee. READVERTISEMENT – This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting UPDATED and/or MISSING INFORMATION.