Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a part-time Administrative Specialist and contribute to our mission of serving America's heroes. This flexible role offers the unique opportunity to work within federal operations while maintaining work-life balance. You'll provide critical support to our Portland healthcare facility, ensuring seamless administrative operations that directly impact veteran care quality. Enjoy competitive federal benefits and a collaborative environment dedicated to public service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manage veteran appointment scheduling and electronic health record systems
- Process medical documentation with strict federal compliance protocols
- Coordinate interdepartmental communications and information flow
- Assist veterans with benefits inquiries and eligibility verification
- Maintain classified and sensitive data using secure federal systems
- Prepare official correspondence and reports following VA guidelines
- Support facility operations through inventory management and procurement
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required (federal position mandate)
- Minimum 1 year administrative experience in healthcare or government
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic records systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal background clearance
- Strong attention to detail with confidential information handling
- Experience with veterans' affairs or federal programs preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work 20-25 hours per week on flexible schedule