Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation)

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

Benefits offered by this job

COLA Alaska 1.49%

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is seeking a clerical/administrative support professional for a position located at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The role requires a qualified typist and basic data-entry skills within a medical setting.

This Direct Hire solicitation credits federal experience, with Alaska residents eligible for a COLA of 1.49% in addition to base pay. Education or combination of education and experience may qualify. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical or administrative support in a medical setting.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors.
• Ability to enter, manipulate, or retrieve data from an electronic system.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

Four years of education above high school

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
• Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change.

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 or administrative support functions of patient care or treatment in a medical setting; and entering, manipulating, or retrieving data from an electronic system. 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.