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Program Support Assistant- Nursing, Acute Care
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteHouston, TX$47K – $76KApply by Jun 8, 2026Miscellaneous Clerk And AssistantESFJESTJISFJISTJHealthcare
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The Program Support Assistant position is located in the Inpatient Nursing Service (INS) of the Associate Director of Patient Care Services Office at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This position will serve as the Administrative Support/Program Support and performs work of a clinical office support nature, which encompasses a variety of different duties and responsibilities and services several inpatient nursing units.
What You'll Do
- →Monitors and controls business papers, correspondence, and records throughout the INS sections, including the coordination of action papers with office and agency staff.
- →Maintains the correspondence control system, which monitors the receipt and distribution of correspondence.
- →Performs work involving the collection, compilation, and/or tracking of data and statistical information in support of the Inpatient Nursing Service's program operation.
- →Maintains an automated system of program- specific data to track suspense dates on items such as progress reports, funding accomplishments, compliance strategies, correspondence, etc Monitors and reports on time and attendance.
- →Maintains time and attendance for commonly used pay plans and types of leave or limited special pay situations.
- →The incumbent is responsible for coordinating new hire activities for all personnel at the beginning of each bi-weekly pay period to include computer training, policies and procedures, ID badges, computer codes and access parking tag.
- →Receives and processes documents and reports in accordance with established procedures.
- →Reviews documents and reports for completeness and enters pertinent information into an automated tracking system.
- →Performs database file searches and uses software applications to draw information to prepare/assist in preparation of reports.
- →Assists in the planning, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program/project studies Performs office automation duties using such software applications as electronic mail, desktop publishing, adobe, calendar, spreadsheet, database, and/or graphics.
- →Assists other users with regard to selection of applications, training on a variety of standard application packages, and selection of appropriate formats and procedures for each task.
- →Maintains computer generated log concerning incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- →Receives, assigns, and monitors externally and internally generated correspondence and inquiries.
- →Follows up to ensure observance of deadlines and coordination of internal comments and clearance Skills in applying basis data gathering methods, such as standard interviewing or surveying techniques, to collect various types of factual information.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required.
- ✓However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts, or driving an automobile, etc.
- ✓No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3257da46-d574-4437-9604-c982c8fb7d87
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