Clerk (Veterinary Services) NF-02

U.S. Army Medical Command • Fort Jackson, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Fort Jackson Veterinary Treatment Facility. The Clerk receives telephone calls and visitors to the clinic, determines the nature of the call or visit, obtains identifying information, and verifies the patient's eligibility for treatment. They schedule appointments for eligible patrons, update existing medical files, or collect sufficient information to prepare new files. The Clerk provides concise, accurate information to the veterinary care provider regarding the nature of the visit. They also receive payments for services rendered, balance cash and checks daily, make daily bank deposits, monitor and replenish inventory, and maintain reception and exam rooms to ensure cleanliness, performing spot cleaning if necessary.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Ability to work occasional Saturdays for special events.
• Must not have an aversion to animals, blood, bodily fluids, animal tissues, strong odors, needles, or sharp instruments.
• Successful completion of all mandated immunizations.
• A successful background investigation submission to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) must be met no later than 30 calendar days after entry on duty or placement in the position for internal candidates.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability determination.
• Resumes must be two pages (or less).
• Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
• Ability to communicate orally and deal effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Basic computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Suite or equivalent, ability to use point of sales software.
• Basic arithmetic expertise to balance cash draw, accept payments and provide change accurately.
• Typing proficiency - 40WPM.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lift 40 lbs and long periods of standing, restraining, kneeling, reaching and sitting, etc.

Responsibilities

• Receives telephone calls and visitors to the clinic, determines the nature of call or visit, obtains identifying information, and verifies the patient's eligibility for treatment.
• Schedules appointments for eligible patrons.
• Updates the existing medical file or collects sufficient information to prepare new file.
• Provides concise accurate information to veterinary care provider on nature of the visit.
• Receives payments for services rendered.
• Balances cash and checks daily and makes daily bank deposit.
• Monitors and replenishes inventory.
• Maintains reception and exam rooms to ensure cleanliness.
• Spot cleans if necessary.

Benefits

• Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan.
• Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed