Medical Support Assistant (OA)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA in Portsmouth, VA seeks a Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation) at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth. This DHA Direct Hire Authority position requires handling receptionist and clerical duties within the ambulatory setting and coordinating records under the DoD framework.

The role requires interpretation of foreign-education credentials when applicable and adherence to federal hiring policies.

Qualifications

• Foreign education evaluation must be conducted by a private organization and deemed equivalent to a U.S. credential.
• Education credentials from foreign colleges must be evaluated for equivalence or full credit.
• No specific domestic degree is specified for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of receptionist, recordkeeping and miscellaneous clerical duties within the ambulatory setting.

Skills

Receptionist

Recordkeeping

Clerical

Education

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia

About the Position: Serves as a Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation) within the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center under the Dir of Surgery. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Perform the full range of receptionist, recordkeeping and miscellaneous clerical duties within the ambulatory setting.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $41341 – $53744/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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