- Entreprise : US Embassy Algiers
- Fonction : Santé, Médical, Pharmacie
- Secteur : Fonction publique, Administration
- Lieu : Alger
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Medical Assistant, FSN-07*; FP-07** (Please reference the position title or VA number in your application to be considered)
OPENING DATE: August 29, 2012
CLOSING DATE: September 12, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
COMPENSATION: DZD 785,264* (Grade 7)
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH
*This represents the total annual compensation including salary, bonus and benefits.
**Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR); Salary to be confirmed by Washington.
The U.S. Embassy in Algeria is seeking an individual for the position of Medical Assistant in the Health Unit.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Medical Assistant will work in collaboration with and provides support to the medical staff by performing both clinical and administrative skills in the Embassy health unit Algiers (HU) and the medical care environment.
Please contact the HR Office if you wish to review a copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1- Required Education: Three years medical studies in paramedical or university of medicine is required.
2- Prior Work Experience: Two years experience as a medical assistant with administrative duties in a medical office is required.
3- Language Proficiency: Level IV English, French and Arabic are required.
4- Other criteria: Excellent written and oral skills. Use of office computer applications such as word processing, excel spreadsheets, email, Internet. Understanding of basic medical office workings and/or medical terminology. Basic understanding of the local medical community. Good office working knowledge.
5- Other Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Customer service oriented and ability to interface with a variety of people; must be organized, tactful, and understand confidentiality. Computer skills operate basic office machinery, basic medical equipment, simple math, Able to translate French medical documents into English. Attention to details while under pressure and with competing priorities. Must be able to draft and translate in English and French.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: September 12, 2012
The US Mission in Algeria provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
