The Dayton, Ohio Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting for well-qualified Medical Support Assistant (Advanced), within the Primary Care Service. The Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) is responsible for administrative\clerical duties in support of patient care including the implementation and sustainment of the VHA Primary Care Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) initiative.
VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo The Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) provides outstanding customer service on a routine basis by actively listening to customers with respect and concern; pays attention to details of the customer's needs and helps the customer arrive at a satisfactory solution in a timely manner.
The AMSA responds to inquiries from Veterans, Medical Center staff and other agencies regarding Veteran's entitlement to care. Duties include, but are not limited to: Promptly answers, screens, and prioritizes telephone call in a courteous and professional manner, serving as a point of contact for patients, medical center staff and other community agencies and answers telephone calls to their assigned PACT.
Effectively communicates both orally and in writing with people of various backgrounds and is responsible for accurate appointment management and the coordination of all administrative information. Independently manage position responsibilities and meet deadlines; set priorities and deadlines in line with team goals, adjusts the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs.
Schedules medical appointments for patients and is responsible for accurate appointment management and coordinating all administrative information between the professional staff and the patient. Demonstrates ability to provide clear, understandable and correct information to internal and external customers.
participates in daily Teamlet huddles led by team providers or nurse and other team meetings where patient care planning and management occur Maintains patient confidentiality with information, per HIPAA requirements. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Available. As determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: FS-91503-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
MICHELLE.ALEXANDER4@VA.GOV · (706) 631-9650
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $51437 – $66868/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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