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Posted : Thursday, April 04, 2024 07:58 AM
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Office Assistant 3 (OA3)
Full-Time, Non-Permanent
Spokane Veterans Home
This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door working as a State Employee! We are excited to announce we are now accepting applications to work as an Office Assistant 3 (OA3), Full-Time, Non-Perm, here at the historic Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane, Washington!
Please Note: Expected work hours will be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday through Tuesday.
*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L.
Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.
*Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for 24/7 facilities.
Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify.
The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.
Here at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.
” As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness.
In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla.
These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to honorably discharged veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.
We are in looking forward to offering this great chance to work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, this position coordinates and performs a varied complex administrative support service.
Your strong communication skills and professionalism are needed on our team.
If you want to make a difference in the lives of our veterans and their families, then we encourage you to join us by applying now! Duties Some of what you'll be doing includes: Primary receptionist over the weekend.
Maintain accurate financial activity files for welfare, and betterment, and resident trust fund accounts for audit trail.
Provide data and reports as needed for survey.
Performs word processing in support of Nursing Department ongoing revision of nursing procedures.
Monitors vacant positions and assists Administrative Asssitant 5, Scheduler and DNS with the new hire process, including schedule interviews and participate in the interview process, as requested.
Conducts reference checks as requested.
Perform nursing license verification.
Oversee and maintains filing system.
Answer telephones and take messages or transfer calls as appropriate.
Answer questions or refer to appropriate department or person.
Assist with scheduling/maintaining staffing for all nursing department, and assist with recruiting processes including completing reference checks and other pre-employment processes to help onboard new hires.
And much more! Qualifications Required: 6 Months experience in a clerical position, preferably in a medical environment.
Must have excellent skill level in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient in Electronic Medical Records Desired: Current Healthcare CPR.
Excellent Customer Service Skills.
Clear written and verbal customer service skills.
Experience with medical terminology and file management.
Supplemental Information Check out this awesome video here to see what it is like to work for the WDVA! Application Process: Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position.
Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.
Please include the following documents with your application: 1.
A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2.
A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Other Information: Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Must comply with health screening requirements by undergoing a tuberculosis skin test and remain current in CPR.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application.
Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
For further information, please contact us at: recruiters@dva.
wa.
gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life.
We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency.
Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge.
It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183.
TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.
wa.
gov.
*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L.
Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.
*Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for 24/7 facilities.
Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify.
The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.
Here at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.
” As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness.
In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla.
These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to honorably discharged veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.
We are in looking forward to offering this great chance to work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, this position coordinates and performs a varied complex administrative support service.
Your strong communication skills and professionalism are needed on our team.
If you want to make a difference in the lives of our veterans and their families, then we encourage you to join us by applying now! Duties Some of what you'll be doing includes: Primary receptionist over the weekend.
Maintain accurate financial activity files for welfare, and betterment, and resident trust fund accounts for audit trail.
Provide data and reports as needed for survey.
Performs word processing in support of Nursing Department ongoing revision of nursing procedures.
Monitors vacant positions and assists Administrative Asssitant 5, Scheduler and DNS with the new hire process, including schedule interviews and participate in the interview process, as requested.
Conducts reference checks as requested.
Perform nursing license verification.
Oversee and maintains filing system.
Answer telephones and take messages or transfer calls as appropriate.
Answer questions or refer to appropriate department or person.
Assist with scheduling/maintaining staffing for all nursing department, and assist with recruiting processes including completing reference checks and other pre-employment processes to help onboard new hires.
And much more! Qualifications Required: 6 Months experience in a clerical position, preferably in a medical environment.
Must have excellent skill level in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient in Electronic Medical Records Desired: Current Healthcare CPR.
Excellent Customer Service Skills.
Clear written and verbal customer service skills.
Experience with medical terminology and file management.
Supplemental Information Check out this awesome video here to see what it is like to work for the WDVA! Application Process: Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position.
Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.
Please include the following documents with your application: 1.
A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2.
A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Other Information: Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Must comply with health screening requirements by undergoing a tuberculosis skin test and remain current in CPR.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application.
Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
For further information, please contact us at: recruiters@dva.
wa.
gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life.
We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency.
Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge.
It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183.
TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.
wa.
gov.
• Phone : (360) 725-2183
• Location : Spokane, WA
• Post ID: 9156302105
