This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/817262700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Advanced Medical Support Assistant (AMSA) in the Home Telehealth (HT) Program collaborates with Primary Care Providers using several different types of Telehealth in-home messaging devices, with the objectives of improving communication among the Veteran, the family/significant other, and the Primary Care/Specialty Care Providers,
Learn more about this agency11/04/2024 to 11/14/2024
$44,540 - $57,904 per year
GS 00 - 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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CBSY-12592053-25-MS
817262700
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees, current permanent Federal employees of other agencies and all US Citizens.
VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo
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The Home Telehealth (HT) program provides immediate access to services including symptom control, psychological, social, spiritual support, in-home referrals, or inpatient care referrals when indicated.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide general administrative support to the Telehealth Service, primarily to VA Video Connect (VVC) Program. The position requires scheduling of Telehealth Synchronous Video appointments, scheduling VA Video Connect appointments, and assisting with patient technology screenings. The incumbent will test calls with patients and assist clinical staff with VA Video Connect (VVC) connections.
Major duties include (but not limited to):
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Area of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
ALL applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy.
**Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action is required.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/14/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12592053.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/817262700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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