The incumbent serves as an Advanced Medical Support Assistant assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, Specialty Care setting, Care in the Community, Call Center, or any other areas where Advanced Medical Support Assistant vacancies come up at the facility.
VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of the Advanced Medical Support Assistant includes but is not limited to: Provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Employs a broad range of clinical flow processes to support access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and community care resources. Utilize numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Reviews clinic appointment availability to ensure schedules are closely monitored, effectively supporting clinic needs, and adjusts them as necessary. Maintains effective and efficient communication with the patient, care delivery teams, and other agencies. Participates in team huddles and meetings to manage, plan, problem-solve, and follow up on patient care by sharing information and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Setting priorities and deadlines while adjusting work flow and sequencing to meet team and patient needs. Enters appropriate information into the electronic record. monitors pre- appointment information and/or requirements to assure readiness for patient visit/procedure. Manages patient systems to verify and validate accuracy and resolve issues; Evaluates patient information and clinic schedule lists to determine whether the patient requires an immediate appointment. Work Schedule: Medical Support Assistant working hours are Monday-Saturday 7:00am to 7:00pm. Specific tour options will be discussed during the interview process. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized 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) 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 #:92486-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Henry.Chen1@va.gov 646-894-1169
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