As Lead Medical Support Assistant the incumbent is responsible for implementation of Clinic Practice Management principles as they apply to the duties of the clinic MSA's and the roles and responsibilities for MSA's for the PACT model. The incumbent is the primary point of contact to assist the MSA Supervisor as lead of the scheduling package, education and training requirements and performance standards for the clinic MSA's.
The Lead MSA will use a broad working knowledge of all medical center programs and services and of the varying priorities and complexities of outside care for specialty services. The complexity of duties may encompass numerous clerical responsibilities, including but not limited to: Works under the general supervision and reports directly to the HAS Medical Support Assistant Supervisor.
Providing advice as the subject matter expert (SME) to the HAS Medical Support Assistant Supervisor regarding administrative matters relating to scheduling and intake. Recommending assignments and assisting the work of subordinate staff resolving complex problems to ensure patient services are met. Evaluating new products, equipment and systems in order to make recommendations for improved operations and identifying educational or training needs.
Establishing Standard Operating Procedures, operating guidelines, assigns work requirements, ensures adequate coverage/staffing is available, coordinates activities and maintains workflow. Acts as Clinic Medical Service Assistants Section Safety Representative, performing frequent and regular inspections employee work areas reporting all safety hazards. Ability to provide staff development and training.
Independently manages position responsibility with little to no supervision as well as set priorities and deadlines adjusting the flow of sequencing of work to meet team and patient needs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm. Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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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sandra.placencia1@va.gov · (279) 209-6551
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $53883 – $70049/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
There are 4 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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