Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Amarillo VA Health Care System, invites applications for an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) in the Nursing Service.

The role supports the Associate Director Patient Care Service/Nurse Executive and multiple nursing chiefs, ensuring efficient office operations and accurate recordkeeping. Duties include handling administrative programs, timekeeping for Nursing Service, reviewing regulations and directives, budget oversight for nursing contracts, and

Responsibilities

• Serves in an Administrative support role to the Associate Director of Patient Services/Nurse Executive, Chief of Inpatient Services, Chief of Community Living Service, Chief of Outpatient Services and Supervisory AO.
• Performs difficult duties using knowledge of complex matters, knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Timekeeping for Nursing Service. Develops new policy statements and reviews for compliance and accuracy.
• Receives and reviews regulations, directives and memoranda on administrative functions.
• Oversees a variety of administrative programs.
• Performs budget oversight for nursing contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Administrative Support Assistant (OA) is located in the Nursing Service, at the Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, Texas. The employee performs duties in support of the Associate Director Patient Care Service/Nurse Executive, Inpatient Service Chief, Outpatient Service Chief, Community Living Service Chief, Nurse Managers, Nursing Officers of the Day and Supervisor Administrative Officer.

Major Duties

• Serves in an Administrative support role to the Associate Director of Patient Services/Nurse Executive, Chief of Inpatient Services, Chief of Community Living Service, Chief of Outpatient Services and Supervisory AO.
• Performs difficult duties using knowledge of complex matters, knowledge of polices and procedures.
• Timekeeping for Nursing Service Develops new policy statements and reviews for compliance and accuracy.
• Receives and reviews regulations, directives and memoranda on administrative functions.
• Oversees a variety of administrative programs.
• Performs budget oversight for nursing contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#

Administrative Support Assistant (OA)/PD01085A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized