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Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)US Department of Veterans AffairsMartinez, California, United States
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Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)

US Department of Veterans Affairs
  • US
    Martinez, California, United States
  • US
    Martinez, California, United States

About

Medical Support Assistant The Advanced Medical Support Assistant recommends changes to existing procedures based on current administrative guidelines. Expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Advanced Medical Support Assistants at this level develop and/or maintain effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model teams, VA medical centers, and other agencies. The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Participates in team huddles and team meetings to manage, plan, problem solve, and follow-up with patient care by sharing information and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team Setting priorities and deadlines, adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs Identifies incomplete encounters and communicates findings to providers Enters appropriate information into the electronic record Manages patient systems to verify and validate accuracy and resolve issues Evaluates patient information to determine whether the patient requires an immediate appointment Informs team members about shared patients (i.e., those who receive their care at multiple VA centers or those who receive care in the community) Meets the needs of customers while supporting the medical center and service missions Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all medical center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately
Work Schedule: Full Time 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) 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 07091F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
  • Martinez, California, United States

Languages

  • English
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