MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Summary

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

• The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Medical Air Reserve Technician (ART), providing medical administration management expertise to the Aerospace Medicine Enterprise Manager. Provides technical training to reserve personnel in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein. Provides direct support to the Aerospace Medicine Enterprise Manager for completion of all health standards and force health protection program management Provides support toward conducting studies, collecting data and identifying trends. Provides Wing support in the organization and administration of Force Health Readiness Provides support to establish squadron compliance with pre/post deployment tasks and other medical readiness screenings and requirements Conducts extensive studies and monitors compliance with medical requirements to ensure timely completion and medical qualification of assigned personnel. Oversees record keeping and program compliance Provides comprehensive case management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition services. Serves as the wing's Reserve Medical Liaison (RML) to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) for preapproval of civilian medical and/or dental care and authorization for payment for service.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant Series 0303. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes assisting in maintaining medical records and provide assistance in gathering data and conducting studies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of medical functions. NOTE: Must be reflected in your resume. OR EDUCATION: One year of graduate level education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to do the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of Air Force Reserve medical service mission, organization, programs, and functions to include aspects of carrying out unit's medical training and administrative program to ensure medical mission can be effectively accomplished. 2. Knowledge of practices, procedures, and methods used to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of responsible medical programs 3. Knowledge of a military command structure and medical administrative concepts, theories, procedures and techniques, as well as a specialized knowledge of wartime medical operations and missions. Knowledge of Air Force medical planning and programming concepts and a thorough knowledge of units medical mission, equipment specifications (Allowance Standards) and operational parameters. 4. Knowledge of medical and administrative programs throughout the Air Force Reserve in order to conduct studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations on substantive program changes within the unit. 5. Skill and ability to prepare project/staff reports and deliver briefings to high level officials both civilian and military. Skill in meeting with the public, presenting briefings and working with others. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and communicate both orally and in writing. Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: 1. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30% of total responsibilities. 2. Member must hold the AFSC of 4N051F or be willing to cross-train into AFSC within 1 year of accepting position Incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty(TDY)assignments. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other…

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.