Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Atlanta as an immediate hire Federal Administrative Specialist. This role offers the unique opportunity to serve our nation's heroes while advancing your career in public service. You'll support vital healthcare operations through streamlined administrative processes, ensuring our veterans receive exceptional care. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of making a direct impact on veteran lives. This temporary position provides a fast-track pathway to permanent federal employment for high-performing candidates.
Responsibilities
- Manage veteran appointment scheduling and electronic health records systems
- Process critical medical documentation with 100% accuracy and timeliness
- Coordinate cross-departmental communications for patient care continuity
- Generate performance reports using VA-specific software platforms
- Implement HIPAA-compliant data management protocols
- Support quality assurance audits for administrative compliance
- Train staff on new federal procedural updates
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum 2 years federal administrative experience
- Proficiency in VA VISTA/EMR systems
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain immediately)
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- Expert knowledge of federal HR regulations (5 CFR)
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
- Ability to obtain and maintain VA background clearance