The incumbent serves as Lead Medical Support Assistant (Lead MSA) at the Norton Outpatient Clinic as part of an interprofessional healthcare team. Lead MSA provides support across multiple ancillary and interprofessional clinics and determines the needs of the Veteran/caregiver. The lead MSA plays an integral role in achieving first-contact resolution through Veteran-centered delivery of care and is responsible for routing clinical questions to appropriate clinical staff.
The Lead Medical Support Assistant (MSA) is responsible for the coordination of MSA assignments and workflow found in an interprofessional coordinated care delivery model.Major duties include, but are not limited to: Assuring coverage of all areas of work, Ensuring accurate and timely scheduling of appointments, Providing guidance to staff members, to include changes in policies and procedures; Distributing and balancing workload: Creating and maintaining employee work schedules; Orienting and providing on-the-job training for new and current employees; Ensuring all training requirements are met; organizing the work structure of assigned areas; Acting as a liaison between MSA and staff to resolve day to day conflicts.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Compressed/Flexible: Not Available. Functional Statement #: 60575F. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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)
Note: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. Documentation Requirements for Proof of High School Completion or higher If using post-high school education to substitute for experience at the GS-04 or GS-05, you must submit a copy of your unofficial or official college transcript with your application.
If selected, to meet the basic requirement of high school education or equivalent and prior to a firm job offer being extended, applicants must provide one of the following as verification of the education requirement if not covered under the grandfathering provision: Copy of high school diploma OR high school transcript (unofficial or official) OR GED Certificate OR homeschooling completion OR proficiency certificate issued by a State or Territorial Board or Department of Education OR college transcript (official).
christopher.kirmse@va.gov · (785) 350-3111 X52966
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $53232 – $69203/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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