Medical Support Assistant

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on-call, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Position requires working12-hour shifts: 0545 1800 Day Shift and 1745 to 0600 Night Shift on a Panama shift. (See Additional Information for explanation of a Panama Shift.)
• The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that may require special safety precautions; e.g., exposure to contagious diseases.
• May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, gloves, or shields.
• May work in close proximity to mentally disturbed patients, and consequently, there is a possibility of physical abuse.
• Must participate in the Medical Employee Health Program and will be subject required immunizations and testing pursuant to governing guidance.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required.