Medical Data Clerk (OA)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet specialized experience requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Performing a full range of administrative support for an office; managing, compiling and tracking data; analyzing data and preparing reports; making recommendations on programs to improve; reviewing all incoming and outgoing correspondence; manages tracks, and coordinate timekeeping, travel, overtime, sick leave, FMLA utilization, and staff orientation; tracking and managing Primary Care Provider and Nursing licensure, competencies and training files; and utilizing office automation software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position AND the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Proficiency Requirement: In addition to meeting experience requirement, applicants must be able to type 40 words per minute. Applicants may meet these requirements by passing the appropriate performance test, presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates by the Office of Personnel Management local office, or by self-certifying their proficiency. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position is located in Primary Care Service of the Boise VA Medical Center, Boise, ID and functions as one of two Program Support Assistants performing highly complex administrative duties relevant to program functionality, development evaluation and data system management in direct support of the Primary Care Administrative Officer (AO).