Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Experience or Education: Six months experience of clerical, office, customer service, or other administrative work that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position
• OR One year above high school
• OR Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable
• Certification: None required
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
• English Language Proficiency: MSAs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3.j
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: To qualify for the GS-08 level, you must have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level leading or supervising medical support assistants or equivalent administrative patient support staff in a non-VA medical inpatient, outpatient, or interdisciplinary setting
• Experience at the GS-7 includes but is not limited to: assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate medical support assistant staff
• resolving complex problems to ensure patient services are met
• evaluating new products, equipment, and systems to make recommendations for improved clinic operations
• identifying educational or training needs
• making final decisions on hiring selections
• evaluating performance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
• Candidates must also demonstrate all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities below: Ability to provide the full range of administrative and supervisory duties to at least one subordinate MSA supervisor or team leader in a patient support setting which includes assignment of work, performance evaluations, selection of staff, and recommendation of awards and/or advancements
• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and demonstrate customer service and interpersonal skills with internal and external customers to ensure quality/continuity of care and ensure compliance with established policies and regulations.
• Ability to provide briefings, orientations, staff development, and training in a patient support setting
• Ability to manage fiscal matters, forecast resource and equipment needs, and identify budget needs
• Advanced knowledge of managing or leading patient support staff in a clinic
• This includes independently utilizing reference sources, decision making, and empowering the team to collaborate and resolve problems within a complex systems environment
• Preferred Experience: None Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-8. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some walking, bending and light lifting may be required
• The incumbent is located at an on-site location in a typical office setting within Chillicothe VAMC
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.