Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes as an entry-level Administrative Specialist at the VA Tampa Healthcare System. This is a unique opportunity to launch your federal career in a supportive environment where your work directly impacts veterans' lives. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and a collaborative culture dedicated to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Process veterans' benefits claims and documentation with precision and confidentiality
- Manage scheduling, correspondence, and records management using federal systems
- Coordinate meetings, events, and travel arrangements for department leadership
- Provide frontline customer service to veterans, families, and internal stakeholders
- Assist with budget tracking, procurement requests, and report generation
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations (VA Handbook, FISMA, HIPAA)
- Support special projects and process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- US citizenship required (per federal employment regulations)
- Associate's degree or 2 years relevant administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Basic knowledge of veterans' benefits systems preferred