Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation)

U.S. Department of Defense; Village of Highland Falls (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller Army Community Hospital at West Point, NY seeks a clerical position within its Mental Health Clinic. This Direct Hire Solicitation notes that salary negotiation may be available for newcomers to Federal service, with work located at West Point, NY.

The role requires strong clerical skills, ability to type at least 40 wpm, and compliance with immunization and background check requirements. Lifting up to 15 pounds and fitness screening are part of the job expectations.

Qualifications

• Background investigation required for suitability.
• Immunization screening and Hepatitis B required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempt for medical or religious reasons.
• Physical lifting up to 15 pounds may be required.

Responsibilities

• Complete request forms for patient orders, blood work, and other care requests.
• Coordinate and schedule patient services with other departments.
• Monitor the department messaging system.
• Verify eligibility for care through appropriate resources.
• Maintain patient records (electronic and paper) per regulations.
• Perform clerical duties related to in-processing, care, and out-processing of patients and families.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Job description

About the Position:
This position is located in the Mental Health Clinic at Keller Army Community Hospital at West Point, NY.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

• Complete request forms, manually or automation, for individual patient orders, blood work and other patient care and administrative requests.
• Coordinate and schedule patient services with other medical treatment facility departments or specialties.
• Monitor and manage the messaging system at the department level.
• Verify eligibility for care through appropriate resources.
• Maintain patient records, both electronically and paper, in accordance with regulations.
• Perform clerical duties inherent to the in-processing, care, and out-processing of patients, families/caregivers, and guests.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Lifting up to 15 pounds may be required.
• This position requires the employee to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.