USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
Program Support Assistant (Surgical Care)
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$46K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Program Support Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the Surgical Service at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. The role involves coordinating, gathering information, and writing reports for the Supervisory Management Analyst and Administrative Officer, while performing a wide range of activities that may change periodically.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support of HR processes
The incumbent applies clerical and technical procedures, methods, and techniques in the collection, compilation, and/or tracking of data and statistical information in support of program operations
The incumbent maintains, gathers, and compiles records of organizational and workflow charts, keeps logs on staffing levels, i.e., vacancies and mission and function statements, program resource use and availability and serves to assist the program manager and administrative officer in the preparation of many required reports
Works independently to control and maintain office and information systems such as forms, records, mail distribution, directive or publications, and management systems. The incumbent will apply policies and procedures to assist physicians, nursing staff, technicians, and other personnel in understanding and using the systems
Incumbent must be familiar with Microsoft Office, Computerized Patient Record System, and must have a general knowledge of computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphic design, and management information systems
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement
In order to qualify for this position at the GS-6 level, you must possess the following: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower-grade level (GS-5) that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties the Program Support Assistant at the full performance level (GS-6)
Specialized experience includes: knowledge of management principles and processes as well as the ability to analyze and evaluate methods and techniques; extensive knowledge of surgery management practices and/or surgery programs, guidelines, regulations and precedents; ability to apply basic data gathering methods, such as collecting information from an array of computer programs, reports and documents; ability to organize, write and prepare clear, concise reports that describe the data collection techniques and other processes and procedures used; knowledge of graphs and other forms of graphic representation
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week
Work is mostly sedentary with some walking, bending, standing in completing various stages of the daily tasks and carrying of light objects such as supplies and documentation manuals and records. There will be some lifting and transferring of baskets or boxes of supplies and records weighing more than 15 pounds
The incumbent must have adequate eyesight and hand dexterity to allow for reading and operating a computer keyboard
The incumbent is required to answer numerous personal/telephonic inquiries and must have adequate eyesight and hand dexterity to allow for reading and operating a computer
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
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