Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Landstuhl; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is seeking a clerical professional to support medical clinic operations at overseas locations in Germany. The role involves data entry, appointment scheduling, patient check-in, and maintaining automated records.

Qualified applicants will have at least four years of education beyond high school and one year of specialized experience in a medical setting; GS-05 level is typical; recruitment incentives may apply for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical clinic or medical setting preferred.
• Skill in entering and maintaining data in automated systems.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule patient appointments.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and administrative duties in a medical clinic setting.
• Enter and maintain data in electronic systems and records.
• Coordinate and schedule patient appointments and follow-ups.

Skills

Clerical work

Data entry

Appointment scheduling

Education

4 years of education beyond high school

Job description

About the Position:

Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions. Recruitment Incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Performing clerical and administrative duties within a medical clinic or medical setting; 2) Entering and maintaining data in automated systems; and 3) Coordinating and scheduling patient appointments.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

Education

Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.