Administrative Assistant

This developmental position, located in the Patient Care Services Administration Office at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, is a career ladder structure to the full performance level of Administrative Officer, GS-0341-09. The primary purpose of this position is to work with the Executive Assistant and Deputy Associate Director, Patient Care Services and serve as the service subject matter expert in all clinical administrative and human resource needs.

Manages schedules at multiple levels within the organization. Collaborates with the multiple disciplines of staff to prepare education, training, and support materials to promote compliance and understanding. Recommends changes in administrative policies.

Uses a variety of computer applications (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Analyzes problem areas and recommends adjustments to improve existing policy or procedure to achieve desired results. Processes all employee proficiencies and collaborates with leadership to ensure timely submission of proficiencies and appraisals.

Communicates regularly with national, network and facility staff on resource requirements, budget issues, and other strategic issues. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm (Tours may vary to include weekends/holidays) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Assistant/PD047630 and PD047640 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized