Medical Support Assistant (OA)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Health Clinic Annapolis in Annapolis, Maryland is seeking a Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation). This Direct Hire Authority position requires clerical duties in an ambulatory setting, patient appointment coordination, and entering data into electronic medical records.

Qualified candidates must meet education and experience requirements, including four years of education above high school and a typing proficiency of 40 words per minute with minimal errors. U.S.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience performing clerical duties in ambulatory settings.
• Four years of education above high school as described in the posting.
• 40 wpm typing with three or fewer errors.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in an ambulatory setting.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments.
• Enter patient data into EMR and maintain medical records.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Clerical duties

Scheduling appointments

Education

Four years of education above high school

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

About the Position: Serve as Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation) at the Naval Health Clinic Annapolis located in Annapolis, Maryland.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. 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 clerical duties within an ambulatory setting; scheduling and/or coordinating patient appointments; entering patient data into electronic medical records/systems; and maintaining medical records in accordance with applicable laws. 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.

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.

Proficiency Required:

This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors.