Job Description
Join the mission to serve our nation's heroes! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tampa is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Federal Administrative Specialist to support critical operations within our healthcare facility. This flexible position (20 hours/week) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to federal service while maintaining work-life balance. You'll work in a dynamic environment supporting veterans' services with competitive pay, federal benefits eligibility, and professional growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain veteran medical records and documentation in compliance with federal privacy regulations (HIPAA/VA standards)
- Coordinate scheduling, correspondence, and communications for veteran care teams
- Assist with administrative data entry, reporting, and record-keeping using federal systems
- Provide frontline support to veterans and their families via phone and in-person inquiries
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery
- Support quality assurance initiatives and process improvement projects
- Manage office supplies, equipment, and facility logistics
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum 1 year administrative support experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with electronic health records or federal databases preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain VA background clearance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail with high accuracy in data handling
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision