Medical Secretary jobs in San Francisco, CA

Medical Secretary provides secretarial support to clinical staff. Performs various secretarial and clerical duties, such as typing reports and correspondence, transcribing written notes, maintaining records and files, answering phones, and arranging clinician schedules. Being a Medical Secretary may be responsible for entering clinician charges into medical billing system. Requires knowledge of medical terms and vocabulary. Additionally, Medical Secretary requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Secretary works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Secretary typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Attorney Advisor
  • US Office of the Secretary of Labor
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • Duties

    • Upon case assignment, studies and analyzes the case file. Conducts a detailed analysis of the factual and legal issues presented in the case file. Conducts legal research for cases and analyzes and studies the statutes, executive orders, regulations, and rules applicable to the cases heard by OALJ, the Rules of Administrative Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence. Anticipates issues which may arise at the hearings or which should be raised.
    • On own determination or as requested by the ALJ, develops and prepares complex orders that require legal research and discussions of points of law, responds to motions or pleadings to compel discovery, and otherwise prepares the cases for hearing. Draft responses to pre and post-hearing motions.
    • Prepares pre-hearing synopses and/or reports of cases that set forth the facts and issues in the case; the procedural history of the case; the medical and other evidence presented, the conflicts in the evidence, and evidence which needs further clarification; the employment record of the claimants; pleadings; issues in the case; and provisions of the laws related to the case and case law and its interpretation, which may be germane to the case. Carries out other duties to prepare cases for hearing.
    • Confers with and responds to questions and correspondence from attorneys on procedural and legal aspects of the case.
    • Confers with the ALJ and provides legal advice on cases and points of law. The work often requires extended and detailed consultation on the legal issues involved, presentation of the facts related to legal issues, evaluation of conflicting evidence and facts and weighing the facts, consideration of the inferences to be drawn, and examination of the effect of a particular decision and its relationship to case law and interpretations made by Boards and the Courts.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Must be at least 16 years old.
    • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
    • Requires a trial period if the requirement has not been met.
    • Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.

    Qualifications

    IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

    To qualify for an attorney position, applicants must possess a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) with a preference that applicants have graduated in the top half of their Law School Class. Successful applicants would have excellent legal research and writing skills which may be demonstrated through law review, moot court, or as a research assistant.

    Applicants also must supply the following documents below.

    Bar Certificate: be a member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state, territory or possession of the U.S.

    Transcripts: You must provide a copy of your law school transcript to be considered for this position. Verification of your academic degree(s) is necessary to determine your qualifications or eligibility for this position, you will be required to submit an official transcript for verification purposes before you are hired. However, unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the application phase of the process. Please note that your J.D. or LL. B degree must be conferred before you can begin working.

    Writing Sample: In addition to your transcripts applicants must also provide an unedited legal writing sample that is no more than ten (10) pages long with your application in order to receive further consideration.

    Education

    A LL.B or J.D. is a requirement for this position. If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.

    Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

    If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

    Additional information

    Applicants may only select a maximum of 3 out the 7 locations for consideration.

    Salary will be set in accordance with duty location:

    Boston, MA Salary Range: $81,963 - $106,549
    Cincinnati OH, Salary Range: $71,984 - $93,575;
    Covington, LA Salary Range: $72,553 - $94,317
    Newport News, VA Salary Range: $69,961 - $90,946:
    Pittsburgh, PA Salary Range: $75,013 - $97,514
    San Francisco, CA Salary Range: $85,508 - $111,157;
    Washington, DC Salary Range: $82,764 - $107,590

    Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.

    This position is at the Full-Performance Level (FPL).

    Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.

    Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

    As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

    The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, and other lived experience, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings.

    Telework Positions: Eligibility is determined by management based on position duties during the recruitment process. Employee participation in telework on a routine or situational basis is determined by management primarily based on business needs. Employees participating in telework are subject to the terms and conditions of the Department of Labor's Telework Program.

    Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    This is an Excepted Service position and is open as well to Non-Citizens as allowed by law. This position will be filled through an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.Applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements for this position will be further evaluated against the following evaluation factors. Current and/or past supervisors may be contacted unless specified otherwise. A panel and/or the selecting official or his/her designee may interview applicants.

    Evaluation Factors:

    1. Demonstrated skill in researching and preparing well-written, organized, and persuasive legal documents.

    2. Ability to make effective oral presentations in a clear and concise manner.

    3. Ability to establish and maintain effective liaison with high-level departmental officials, regional program officials, supervisors, agency staff, and the general public.

    4. Ability to multi-task in a complex and fast-paced inter-disciplinary legal environment, entailing timely collections of facts, identification and resolution of issues, enumeration of options, and formulation of recommendations.

    It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply sufficient information to provide a basis for rating each of the evaluation factors listed above.

    INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: Individuals who meet eligibility requirements for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Be sure to review DOL Account Eligibility/Core Questions #23 and 26 to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP/CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

    The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, and other lived experience, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings.

    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

      Review our benefits

      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    • Required Documents

      As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

      The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you.

      • Resumes: Required and applicants must provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions, and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
      • Bar Certification: Required and applicants must provide documentation verifying that you are an active member of the Bar in Good Standing of any State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the U.S. Constitution. This document should be dated within the last six months of the closing date of this job announcement. You will be required to submit an official Bar Certificate for verification purposes before you are hired. However unofficial documentation may be submitted during the application phase of the process.
      • Transcript(s): You must provide a copy of your law school transcript to be considered for this position. Verification of your academic degree(s) is necessary to determine your qualifications or eligibility for this position, you will be required to submit an official transcript for verification purposes before you are hired. However, unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the application phase of the process. Please note that your J.D. or LL. B degree must be conferred before you can begin working.
      • Writing Sample: Applicants must submit a writing sample. Some examples of documents demonstrating writing skills are briefs, legal memoranda, and opinion letters. These examples should total no more than 10 pages in length. Extracts of selected sections of larger documents are acceptable. This work must be your own, not edited by someone else.
      • Veterans Documents (if applicable): Attorney appointments within the Department of Labor are positions in the excepted service, not the competitive service. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference in attorney appointments; however, the Department of Labor considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. In order to receive positive consideration, you must indicate your eligibility, in response to the appropriate item on the vacancy questionnaire. Additionally, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD214 showing the type of discharge and dates of active duty and, if applicable, a VA letter certifying the present existence of the service-connected disability which indicates the percentage of your disability. (For active-duty service members expecting to be honorably discharged or released within 120 days, click Active Duty) Without this documentation, you will not receive the veteran's consideration. Additional information is available at Feds Hire Vets - Veterans Preference

      You may also find more information on positive considerations for attorney hiring.Cover Letter(s) are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted.

      Applicants selected for employment that are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, or non-citizenship as allowable in Excepted Service hiring through P.L. 112-10, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

      If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

      Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

      Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    • How to Apply

      To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

      Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.

      Important - Save your information before the 30 minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.

      STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.

      STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.

      STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

      STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.

      STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate Application. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

      Agency contact information

      William Berenato

      Phone

      215-861-5031

      Email

      berenato.william.h@dol.gov

      Address

      Office of the Secretary of Labor
      200 Constitution Avenue NW
      Washington, DC 20210
      US

      Next steps

      Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.

      For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to USAJOBS Help Guide.

      USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS). If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency's point of contact on the job announcement.

    • Fair and Transparent

      The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

      • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
      • Reasonable accommodation policy
      • Financial suitability
      • Selective Service
      • New employee probationary period
      • Signature and false statements
      • Privacy Act
      • Social security number request

    Required Documents

    The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you.

    • Resumes: Required and applicants must provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions, and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
    • Bar Certification: Required and applicants must provide documentation verifying that you are an active member of the Bar in Good Standing of any State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the U.S. Constitution. This document should be dated within the last six months of the closing date of this job announcement. You will be required to submit an official Bar Certificate for verification purposes before you are hired. However unofficial documentation may be submitted during the application phase of the process.
    • Transcript(s): You must provide a copy of your law school transcript to be considered for this position. Verification of your academic degree(s) is necessary to determine your qualifications or eligibility for this position, you will be required to submit an official transcript for verification purposes before you are hired. However, unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the application phase of the process. Please note that your J.D. or LL. B degree must be conferred before you can begin working.
    • Writing Sample: Applicants must submit a writing sample. Some examples of documents demonstrating writing skills are briefs, legal memoranda, and opinion letters. These examples should total no more than 10 pages in length. Extracts of selected sections of larger documents are acceptable. This work must be your own, not edited by someone else.
    • Veterans Documents (if applicable): Attorney appointments within the Department of Labor are positions in the excepted service, not the competitive service. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference in attorney appointments; however, the Department of Labor considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. In order to receive positive consideration, you must indicate your eligibility, in response to the appropriate item on the vacancy questionnaire. Additionally, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD214 showing the type of discharge and dates of active duty and, if applicable, a VA letter certifying the present existence of the service-connected disability which indicates the percentage of your disability. (For active-duty service members expecting to be honorably discharged or released within 120 days, click Active Duty) Without this documentation, you will not receive the veteran's consideration. Additional information is available at Feds Hire Vets - Veterans Preference

    You may also find more information on positive considerations for attorney hiring.Cover Letter(s) are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted.

    Applicants selected for employment that are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, or non-citizenship as allowable in Excepted Service hiring through P.L. 112-10, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


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      U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

    Clarification from the agency

    This is an Excepted Service position and is open as well to Non-Citizens as allowed by law. This position will be filled through an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

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General Attorney Advisor
  • Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, headquartered in Washington, District of C...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Procurement Analyst
  • Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • The incumbent serves as a Procurement Analyst providing oversight to DOL personnel managing acquisitions and grants by researching applicable laws and regulations, updating acquisition policy and proc...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Public Health Analyst
  • US Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • Duties The incumbent is proficient in both oral and written communication; demonstrated by preparing substantive program material and/or serves as a liaison with internal and external representatives....
  • 1 Month Ago

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Branch Chief Troubled Asset Team
  • US Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing...
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • Duties The Office of Housing provides vital public services through its nationally administered programs. It oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the largest mortgage insurer in the worl...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Supervisory Program Analyst
  • US Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal...
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • Duties As a Supervisory Program Analyst, you will: Provide support to ensure effective and timely coordination and implementation of all reports/actions necessary to improve FHEO management planning a...
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Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy
  • Providence Health & Services
  • Petaluma, CA
  • Job Description The clinical pharmacist I has the responsibility for the provision of high-quality, individualized, cost...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Medical Director
  • Premise Health Systems
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Premise Health is seeking a Senior Medical Director to provide clinical leadership of our employer based direct care mod...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III
  • Sutter Health
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Organization: CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness Position Overview: Delivers pharmaceutical care through the pr...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology
  • Sutter Health
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Works independently and in consultation with phys...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology
  • Sutter Health
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Works independently and in consultation with phys...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist (Emergency Department)
  • Sutter Health
  • Burlingame, CA
  • Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Position Overview: Delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MEDICAL SECRETARY
  • CommonSpirit Health
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Overview St. Mary's Medical Center has been caring for the health of San Franciscans since 1857 when it was founded by e...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Front Office/Medical Assistant
  • HIEU T BALL MD INC
  • San Ramon, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Seeking Front Office/Medical Assistant, bilingual in Spanish and English. As a Medical A...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Medical Secretary jobs
$49,968 to $61,789
San Francisco, California area prices
were up 4.5% from a year ago

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