Prosthetic Clerk

The incumbent is assigned as the Prosthetic Clerk, providing administrative support and coordination in support of the numerous and diverse functional areas within the clinic. The incumbent is assigned under the supervision of the Prosthetics Service Chief in support of all functions related to the day-to-day clerical operation duties of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Section. Confirming eligibility, preparing requisitions, purchasing items, greeting patients, and updating records.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/13/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
  Knowledge and skills in performing general office tasks, to include telephone skills, typing skills, spelling, grammar, and filing. Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. Basic knowledge of the general flow of patient care and to be able to properly answer general inquiries or direct patients and their families to requested destinations. Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.
  
  OR,
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have four years above high school. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school.
  
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• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) to be creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.
  
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TYPING PROFICIENCY: This position requires the skills of a qualified typist. In addition to meeting the experience and/or education requirements, you must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.

Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./