Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation)

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes greeting patients in person or telephonically; gathering patient information to determine eligibility of care; and scheduling patient appointments.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Manage scheduling and templates for Lyster Army Health Clinic providers.,Perform receptionist, recordkeeping, and clerical support duties to manage patient orders, documentation, and appointment scheduling within the MTF.,Coordinate patient care milestones and inter-departmental services to ensure timely access to required medical support.,Receive and assist patients and visitors to verify eligibility, relay information, manage calls/messages, and resolve routine administrative concerns.,Maintain electronic and paper patient records to ensure accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.,Process patient in-processing, transitions, and discharges to support workflow continuity, notifications, and end-of-day reconciliation.,Respond to emergency calls and notify medical personnel to support communication protocols and ensure timely emergency operations.