Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes as an entry-level Administrative Specialist at the Long Beach VA Medical Center. This federal position offers unparalleled training, competitive benefits, and a clear path to career advancement within the U.S. government. Ideal for recent graduates seeking impactful public service work with comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and paid leave.
You'll work in a dynamic environment supporting veterans' healthcare operations while developing critical administrative skills under mentorship from experienced federal professionals. Our commitment to employee development ensures you'll gain valuable experience in federal compliance, document management, and interagency coordination.
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain veteran medical records according to federal privacy regulations (HIPAA)
- Coordinate scheduling for multi-disciplinary healthcare teams
- Prepare official correspondence and reports using standardized federal templates
- Manage office inventory and procurement procedures following federal guidelines
- Assist with onboarding new employees through HR documentation workflows
- Support facility-wide events and veteran outreach programs
- Maintain compliance with federal record retention policies
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background clearance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail with accuracy in data entry tasks
- Basic knowledge of federal record-keeping procedures
- U.S. citizenship and Selective Service registration (if applicable)
- Pass pre-employment medical examination