Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Health Clinic Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking a Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation) GS-0679-04/05. The role focuses on clerical reception duties, handling patient intake in person or by phone, and entering patient data into automated systems.

The position requires a qualified typist (40 WPM) and four years of education beyond high school. U.S. citizens may apply; education/experience evaluation elements are described in the vacancy details.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in clerical or reception duties.
• Ability to receive patients in person or telephonically and enter data into an automated system.
• Qualified typist with 40 wpm accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical or reception duties as part of daily office operations.
• Receive patients in person or by telephone and direct them accordingly.
• Enter patient data into automated systems accurately and securely.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Data entry

Reception duties

Customer service

Education

Four years of education above high school

Job description

About the Position:

This is a Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation) GS-0679-04/05 position located at Naval Health Clinic Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina.

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 reception duties; receiving patients in person or telephonically; and entering patient data into an automated system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

Education:

Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

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.