Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes as a Part-Time Federal Administrative Specialist at the Portland VA Medical Center. Enjoy flexible scheduling while supporting critical veteran services in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits eligibility, and professional development opportunities.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible 20-25 hour/week schedule
- Participation in federal retirement plans
- Generous paid time off accrual
- Professional growth through federal training programs
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefits claims with 99% accuracy
- Manage confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA
- Coordinate scheduling for multi-disciplinary care teams
- Prepare official correspondence using federal formatting standards
- Assist veterans with benefit inquiries via phone/email
- Maintain digital filing systems using VA databases
- Support outreach events for veteran community engagement
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- 2+ years administrative experience in federal/government setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Valid Oregon driver's license (if field visits required)