This Lead Medical Support Assistant works for the Medical Administration Service in a VISN Clinical Contact Center (CCC) of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System located in New Orleans, Louisiana as part of an interprofessional healthcare team providing leadership to Medical Support Assistants.
The Lead Medical Support Assistant (Lead MSA) in a VISN Clinical Contact Center (CCC) provides support across multiple ancillaries and interprofessional clinics and determines the needs of the Veteran/caregiver. Duties may include but are not limited to: Coordinates MSA workflow in an interprofessional coordinated care delivery model. Assigns and monitors work assignments, and provides input on performance, Evaluates training records to determine training needs of MSA staff.
Resolves daily workplace issues and maintains efficient workflow process related to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties and/or community resources. Collaborates with VISN programs, services, and interprofessional coordinated care team members to provide access to care and meet the needs of Veterans via various available contact modalities to include but not limited to telephone calls, secure messaging, chat, text messaging and video.
Ensures coverage of all areas of assigned work, ensuring accurate and timely scheduling of appointments. Provides guidance to staff members, to include changes in policies and procedures. Orients and provides on-the-job training for new and current employees. Acts as a liaison between MSA and staff to resolve day to day conflicts.
Uses advanced knowledge of health care process as it relates to access of care to ensure Veteran appointment scheduling is efficient, operational and prioritized to maintain Veteran flow and clinic readiness. Uses administrative judgement to escalate symptomatic concerns to clinicians within the VISN CCC or directs the contact to the appropriate discipline within the CCC or department for resolution.
Utilizes various software, hardware system products, and data portals to transfer and capture information electronically for the support of the daily operation of the unit. Operates within the various contact modalities to receive and respond to incoming and outgoing contacts using computerized interfaces and telecommunications hardware and software.
Provides high-quality customer service to Veterans and their families/caregivers with accurate details regarding the different services the VA offers. Work Schedule: Typically, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 629-01436F. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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.
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Stephanie.Dufour@va.gov · 719-216-4458
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $65599/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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