Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Summary

The Advanced Medical Support Assistant (AMSA) is under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief, VA Care in the Community (VACC) and is responsible for administratively supporting the VACC Program. The AMSA will perform work in conformance with all directives, guidelines, local policies and procedures. They will provide technical information and assistance concerning entitlement to medical benefits, as well as information related to policies and procedures of the various service programs.

Duties

VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELoTotal Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Advanced MSA, provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model in Community Care. Work involves specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or care in the community resources. Recommend changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines. Expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Coordinate with the patient care team to review clinic utilization and availability in the community and ensure that CITC clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of patients and adjust as necessary. Major duties include (but not limited to): Follows both oral and written instructions and/or directives as given by the management. Requests updated Veteran information by telephone and written correspondence as needed. Assist in training new employees. Conduct reviews and reports as assigned in relation to Community Care activities. Provide technical information and assistance concerning entitlement to CITC medical benefits, as well as information related to policies and procedures. Maintain all tracking logs as required. Input data in individual tracking logs, VA systems and third-party payor systems accurately. Collaborates with the external and internal vendor's and employees to facilitate prompt Veteran care. Schedules appointment information into the scheduling system. Follow procedures to obtain medical records and documentation as outlines per VA policy. Clear copier of faxed medical records/documents daily. Verify services performed, matches the services authorized, and scan the records through computerized medical systems. Scan a minimum number of medical records weekly. Maintains appropriate spreadsheets and reports for tracking and productivity purposes to meet performance measures. Annotate in medical data systems to show proper follow-up on consults that can't meet all directives, guidelines, local policies and procedures. Utilize correct correspondence, including various forms, letters, and reports. Review accuracy of all authorizations, consult information, and scanned medical records. Demonstrate thorough knowledge and proficiency in the use of assigned computer programs. Coordinate with medical providers on behalf of Veterans and obtains medical data. Coordinate with clinical staff for approval/disapproval of non-VA outpatient medical care. Respond to email and phone messages on a direct line and a customer service line. Participate in team huddles and team meetings designed to help manage consults. Independently follow up on team huddles by sharing information and collaborating with the team to ensure Veterans receive timely care. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): MAY BE authorized to highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/08/2027. Medical Support Assistant Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance to 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). Experience and Education: Experience: None. OR Education: High school diploma, General Education Development equivalency certificate, or proficiency certificate from a State or territorial-level Board or Department of Education. Licensure/Certification/Registration: None. Grandfathering Provision: Employees in VHA in this occupation, under a permanent, appropriate, and legal placement on the effective date of the qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held, including positive education and registration/certification where applicable. For employees who do not meet all the basic or assignment-specific requirements in this standard but met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed, the following provisions apply: Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. Employees retained in this occupation under this provision who subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. NOTE: This provision is not intended to regularize appointments/placements. Foreign Education: To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Grade Determinations: Creditable Experience: To be creditable, the experience must have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with current MSA responsibilities or an equivalent administrative patient support role in a non-VA medical inpatient or outpatient setting. Experience satisfying this requirement may be paid/non-paid employment as an MSA or an equivalent position in a non-VA hospital or clinic setting. Part-Time Experience: Part-time experience as an MSA or equivalent administrative patient support in a non-VA medical inpatient or outpatient setting is creditable accordi