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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 13 hours ago

Health Benefits Assistant

Topeka, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health Benefits Assistant to support the Business Office of the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System. The role involves performing administrative duties related to Patient Benefits and registration activities, ensuring efficient access to health care resources.

GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Duties may include but are not limited to: Patient Benefits Program Support Clinic Scheduling Administrative Support Decedent Affairs Personal Funds of Patients (PFOP) Duties Assists in other areas such as Personal Funds of Patients - basic Medical Cost Care Fund functions(MCCFF) - National Registry Data input - and financial technician functions

Employee serves as the initial contact for employees - applicants - Veterans - and others requesting program information and services

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met

Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Position Description/PD#: Health Benefits Assistant/PD10336A and PD10335A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualification

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointClerical supportDocument accuracy reviewMedical environment experience

Required

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Experience using computer systems and databases with multiple automated programs and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point

Ability to review documents for accuracy

Experience providing clerical support in a medical environment

Successfully completed four (4) years above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite

Education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university

Combination of specialized experience and education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement

One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience