Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency at Fort Knox, KY is seeking a Medical Support Assistant to perform scheduling, medical records management, and clerical support in a federal healthcare setting.

The role requires one year of specialized experience and completion of four years of education beyond high school in a relevant field; US citizenship is required. This position is a Direct Hire Solicitation and involves work in a military medical facility at Fort Knox.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records.
• Experience using automated programs for administrative or clerical work.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments in the medical system and coordinate with patients and providers.
• Maintain and organize medical records and ensure accuracy and privacy.
• Utilize automated programs to perform administrative tasks and support clinic operations.

Skills

Scheduling appointments

Medical records management

Clerical/administrative tasks

Education

Four years of education above high school in business/secretarial/technical school/college

Job description

About the Position:

This position is with Defense Health Agency, located at Binter Street Pharmacy, Fort Knox, KY.

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.

Medical Support Assistant:

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and utilizing automated programs to perform administrative or clerical work. 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.