CLERK (VETERINARY SERVICES) at Fort Shafter

JOB SUMMARY:

US Army Veterinary Services operates as a subsidiary of Public Health Command. Their mission is to provide military veterinary services in support of United States Army Medical Command and Department of Defense missions. The civilian function of the Veterinary Services is a supplemental mission which exists to assist soldiers and their families in the field of animal health and care.

 

This is a FLEX position with the Fort Shafter Veterinary Treatment Facility. Fort Shafter  VTF is a rapidly expanding clinic that focuses on wellness care and minor sickcall. We are looking for an outgoing, hardworking individual that places heavy emphasis on client communication and generating a healthy, positive working environment. The Work schedule to be determined after hire. No TDY, weekends, shift work, or holidays.

 

You can apply for this position using the following options (you must have a resume or use the NAF Optional Application http://armypubs.army.mil/eforms/pureEdge/A3433.XFDL to apply):

 

1.  Preferred - Apply electronically via USAJOBS - https://usajobs.gov/. This will ensure faster processing of your application.  You will also receive faster status updates. 

 

Please upload all required documents.  Uploaded documents will be processed through the system. You are encouraged to monitor your application status.  *You can download the USAJOBS.gov app to your smart phone for easy access and convenience!

 

2.  Fax your resume (and supporting documentation) to (478)757-3144.  The following link will take you to the cover sheet which must be included with the faxed resume or application http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf.

 

NOTE: Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process before they are available in the system for HR to view.

 

To complete the job related questions obtain the Form 1203FX by going to the following link http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf. This form must be faxed as a part of your application package for you to be considered for a job.

 

You are highly encouraged to provide all supporting documentation prior to closure of the vacancy announcement.  This will speed up the process to consider you for the job if you meet the minimum qualification requirements.

 

Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.  You may contact the servicing CPAC NAF DIVISION identified on the vacancy announcement for additional assistance.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Direct Deposit is required
• Social Security card is required

DUTIES:Back to top

Provides full client services for an animal clinic. Receives telephone calls and visitors to the clinic, determines the nature of call or visit, obtains identifying information, and verifies the patients eligibility for treatment. Schedules appointments, completes the client admission forms. Updates the existing medical file or collects sufficient information to prepare new file. Provides concise accurate information to veterinary care provider on nature of the visit. Screens records at check in to verify all routine procedures such as vaccinations, heartworm tests, etc. are up-to-date. Escorts clients from the waiting room to the examination area. Dispenses medications, annotates prescriptions and refills prescriptions in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Provides standard client education regarding husbandry practices and preventive medicine to include nutrition, behavior, obesity, internal and external parasite control, geriatric care, pre and post operative care, treatment instructions, etc. Reviews discharge information or handouts with client. Prepares certificates.  Receives payments for services rendered. Balances cash and checks daily; makes daily bank deposit. Monitors and replenishes inventory.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

Minimum Qualifications: 

Ability to communicate orally and deal effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.

 

 

Conditions of employment:

1. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
2. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant.
3. All required background check of AR 215-3 must be successfully completed and maintained. Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) that will be initiated prior to appointment to a NAF position.
4. Social Security Card must be presented at time of appointment.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Minimum Qualifications, Customer Service, Experience in Veterinary Processes, and Cash Control

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.

Country: USA, State: Hawaii, City: Fort Shafter, Company: U.S. Army Medical Command.