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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Telephone Care Service - VA-Madison


Good Afternoon- 

Please see the attached position descriptions.  There is currently one open grade 6 PSA position  (GS-6)  at the William S. MiddletonMemorial Veterans Hospital in Madison
The position will be filled utilizing the Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA).

The position falls under Telephone Care Service. This position will provide screening for the RNs in the call center who in turn facilitate telephone triage for VISN 12.
It is a flexible full time shift position with rotating shift work days, evenings/nights and may include some of the minor holidays and some major holidays.
Dependability is important as we need someone who is able to sit for the majority of the shift and receive calls.

Additional requirements for the position are as follows:

Candidates will be asked to provide important patient care and excellent customer service. The qualifications for this position included 2 selection factors; knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to type 40 WPM (self-certification).  The candidates resume should indicate at least 1 year of specialized experience, including but not limited to, switchboard or telephone answering experience, customer service experience and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; experience using various computer/software applications in relationship to data entry, research, reporting, scheduling and acquiring information. 

Initial work schedule is as follows:

1st week pay period –                 Sun                                Midnight to 8:00AM
                                                Mon                               Off
                                                Tue through Fri               8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
2nd week pay period -                 Sat & Sun                      Off
                                                Mon through Thur           8:00AM – 4:30 PM
                                                Fri                                  Off
                                                Sat                                 Midnight to 8:00AM


Education is nursing oriented and a medical background is preferred.

Please review the VRA eligibility criteria:

Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (Formerly, Veterans' Readjustment Appointment)
  • What it provides: VRA allows appointment of eligible Veterans up to the GS-11 or equivalent grade level. Veterans are hired under excepted appointments to positions that are otherwise in the competitive service. After the individual satisfactorily completes 2 years of service, the Veteran must be converted noncompetitively to a career or career-conditional appointment.
  • Who is eligible: VRA eligibility applies to the following categories:  
    • Disabled Veterans;
    • Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized;
    • Veterans who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) was awarded; and
    • Veterans separated from active duty within the past 3 years.
An individual must meet at least one of these criteria to be considered under the VRA.
If you have reviewed the position descriptions and you feel you are qualified, please forward me, Joseph Naylor, DVOP, a copy of you’re:
  • Cover Letter
  • Targeted Resume
  • DD214
  • Disability Award Letter – If Service Connected (Does not need to identify specifics of disability)

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE VA DIRECTLY REGARDING THESE POSITIONS

The position will remain open under this authority until September 1st 2011 or until it is filled.  If you have a specific question regarding the position, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,

Joseph D. Naylor

Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Representative
Office of Veterans Services
201 East Washington Avenue., Room G100
P.O. Box 7972
MadisonWI 53707-7972
Office:  (608) 261-0365
Cell:      (608) 228-0754
Fax:      (608) 327-6047




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