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Program Support Assistant- Nursing, Preioperative
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 9 days ago
Hybrid Lexington, KY $45K – $59K Apply by Jun 16, 2026 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant ISFJISTJ Healthcare
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Incumbent serves as program assistant for the patient care services actively participating in the management of a variety of technical and administrative functions.
What You'll Do
- →This includes primary support to Nursing Surgical Service, Operative Care line.
- →Incumbent also provides necessary back up coverage for PCS clerks as needed.
- →Based on the substantive programs within inpatient care, the incumbent attends to the complex program standards and reporting requirements, as well as to efficient operations which meet supervisory as well as customer needs and assumes substantial responsibility in meeting excellent program outcomes.
- →Within this framework the incumbent performs the following: Prepares various reporting documents.
- →Utilizing data obtained from a variety of sources, the incumbent independently calculates/computes, prepares and distributes various reports and special analyses or reviews for use by the hospital and service administrative staff and program officials assuring accuracy. completeness and timeliness.
- →Incumbent contacts appropriate staff for clarification and action.
- →Uses computer applications proficiently and manages hardware and software systems (including Microsoft Word, EXCEL, Outlook, .is well as the medical center system utilizing VISTA and CPRS).
- →If problems arise the incumbent cannot solve, communicates with appropriate personnel for a prompt solution.
- →This also includes special program applications which require technical expertise in data entry, retrieval and transmission for accurate workload accounting, data reconciliation and reporting.
- →Maintains a complete backup of hard drive and assures security of computer data.
- →Provides program support for all service programs which includes coordinating communications; accurately entering, retrieving, transmitting required data and reconciles data for accuracy of workload; prepares status reports.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday through Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm; 7:30am-4:00pm; or 8:00am-4:30pm ( shift to be discussed during interview) Telework: ADHOC.
- →This position may be authorized for telework.
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.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓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.
- ✓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 identification 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.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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