Clinical Administrative Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This full-time job is at the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System in Leavenworth, Kansas, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The worker helps coordinate the operational and administrative work of clinical services under the Deputy Chief of Staff for Medicine Services. It is not a virtual job, so you must live within or be willing to move within commuting distance of Leavenworth.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
The job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.
What you would do
- Keep clinical data accurate for clinical and administrative reports.
- Collect workload, productivity and efficiency statistics.
- Review data, spot trends and recommend changes.
- Coordinate daily coverage for clinical areas and provider schedules.
- Set up, coordinate and maintain clinic schedules.
- Orient new providers and clinic staff to clinic operations.
Do you qualify for GS-7 to GS-9?
With experience: For the GS-7 level, you need 1 year of specialized experience at least equal to GS-5 level. For the GS-9 level, you need 1 year at least equal to GS-7 level. Examples include administrative support for a clinical area, collecting and analyzing data, coordinating daily clinic coverage, monitoring training, and preparing reports. GS-9 also counts managing special projects.
With education: A bachelor's degree with coursework that matches the job can qualify you at GS-7 through Superior Academic Achievement, such as a GPA of 3.0 or higher, the top third of your class, a B+ (3.5) in your major, or a national honor society. One full year of graduate education can replace the GS-7 experience requirement. For GS-9, two full years of graduate education, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or a law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) if related can replace experience. You can also combine graduate education and experience. A transcript is required, and the school must be accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of no more than two pages, showing job titles, duties, month and year dates, and hours per week
- Transcript, if you use education to qualify
- DD-214, if you claim veterans' preference
- SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point preference
- SF-50, RIF notice or ICTAP/CTAP documents, if they apply to you
- Cover letter, which is accepted but not required
How you will be rated: Applicants are placed in quality categories from Best Qualified to Qualified based on the resume and questionnaire. You must also meet the cut score on the online USA Hire assessment. Overstating your experience or cheating on the assessment can get you removed from consideration.
Tips for this job:
- List job titles, duties, month and year dates, and hours per week for every job on your resume, or it may not count.
- If you use education to qualify, send your transcript, since many applicants forget it.
- Keep your resume to two pages or less, or you will be ruled ineligible.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized. The Critical Skills Incentive is not approved.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be a U.S. citizen to apply
- Must complete the online assessment
- Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
- Background and security investigation
- Online onboarding; state IDs must be REAL ID compliant to be accepted
- Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved medical or religious exemption
- 1-year probationary period
- Mostly sedentary work with occasional standing, walking and light carrying
- Possible travel between the Topeka and Leavenworth campuses
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $51,283 – $81,553 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-7 to GS-9 · General Schedule
- Location
- Leavenworth, Kansas
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Miscellaneous Administration And Program (0301)
- Announcement
- CARZ-13099396-27-KR
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