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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 1 day ago

Program Support Assistant (OA)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$59K/yr - $76K/yr

1+ years exp

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Program Support Assistant for the Veterans Health Administration at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Center. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the project assistant for primary care research projects, managing study-related documents, conducting literature searches, and assisting with data collection and participant recruitment.

GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages study-related documents and files

Answers, screens, responds, forwards phone messages, and serves as receptionist

Conducts Literature searches by researching specific, publication, websites, and library resources

Assists with management of equipment and supply purchase

Gathers and analyzes budget needs

Assists with Survey research data collection and data entry

Conducts in-person or telephone interviews with potential research participants

Conducts informed consent presentations with research subjects prior to obtaining written informed consent

Tracks recruitment and enrollment

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Medical research experienceTyping proficiencyData collectionBudget managementReceptionist skillsLiterature searchInterviewing skillsEnglish language proficiency

Required

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position - and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable - this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level in Federal Service. Specialized experience includes working in a medical research organization; supporting principal investigators in research projects; and providing general research study support such as serving as receptionist. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment

TYPING PROFICIENCY: This position requires the skills of a qualified typist. In addition to meeting the experience and/or education requirements - you must be able to type at least 40 words per minute