Medical Support Assistant

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Medical Center San Diego is seeking a Medical Support Assistant to provide essential clerical and administrative support in a clinical setting. The role involves handling patient information, scheduling appointments, and coordinating with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position requires familiarity with health information systems and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced medical environment.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including providing administrative support in a medical setting.
• Using health systems for data entry.
• Coordinating patient appointments.

Education

Four years of education above high school

Job description

About the Position

This is a Medical Support Assistant position located at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation 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 performing one or more of the following:

• providing administrative support in a medical setting
• utilizing health systems for data entry
• coordinating 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).

OR

Education

Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)