Medical Support Assistant

Description:

This position is located at Northern Navajo Medical Center, Division of Nursing Service, Ambulatory Care Services, Shiprock, NM. The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of support duties that facilitate the work of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nursing assistants, and other members of the medical facility who provide patient care. This position reports to the Supervisory Clinical Nurse.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Apply and Use Preston Standards 0679 Medical Support Standard.
Apply and Use OPM Standards 0679 Medical Support Assistant Series Qualification Standard. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/medical-support-assistance-series-0679/

Associated Group Standard

Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions for this series. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards.
In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

GS-0679-04:

(1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 03-grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: General clerical tasks, office or other work that indicates the ability to perform clerical tasks. AND/OR 2 years of education above high school level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college. college or university. AND/OR Combination of education and experience that when combined full meet the minimum qualifications for this position. GS-0679-05: (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 04 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Interview patient(s) to verify and update patient registration information , Use a automated patient registration system to enter and update patient information, collect third party insurances and Medicaid information; Greet patients on the telephone and in person, assess the patients need for routine, urgent, or emergent care and take appropriate action; react quickly and inform physician/medical provider of patient who may need urgent admitting or treatment ; maintain record confidentiality and safeguard patient information; routinely communicate with physicians, case managers, and other allied health professional staff using sound interpersonal skills. AND/OR 4 years of education above high school level. AND/OR Combination of education and experience that when combined full meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.