Summary
The incumbent serves as an Advanced Medical Support Assistant (AMSA) at the Hampton VAMC under the Hampton VA Healthcare System with the department of Health Administration.
Duties
VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Advanced MSA is responsible for scheduling New Patient Appointments, including newly separated Veterans, those transitioning from another location, or those returning for care, with a 60-minute appointment unless otherwise stated by the Service Line. The incumbent will receive and process requests from sources including the Clinical Contact Center, PACT AMSAs via VA Online Scheduling, NEAR report, Community Care, etc. Review the NEAR report daily to assess the need for Primary Care and schedule initial appointments for Veterans; enter community care consults as required; schedule, cancel, and reschedule patient appointments. Support Primary Care's appointment access requirements by maintaining standard goals as outlined in performance standards. Orient incoming AMSAs and ensure coverage for new patient scheduling. Process documents and reports, ensuring completeness and accurate data entry. Collaborate with PCMM Coordinators to schedule with available PACT teams for maximum patient access while minimizing provider workload. Schedule appointments following decisions from provider change requests, PATS-Rs, congressional or White House complaints, or as directed by Primary Care leadership Participate in team meetings, providing input on operational issues or procedures. Independently follow up on team huddles as needed, sharing information and collaborating with the medical team to ensure continuity of care. May support Service Line with clerical tasks such as ordering supplies, timekeeping, and other administrative duties as required. Use MS Word and similar software for document and file management, mailing patient letters, reports, memoranda, and transmitting/receiving emails. Perform traditional office tasks such as faxing, scanning, and requesting medical records from community providers. Use MS Excel for tracking new patients. Use Integrated Scheduling Solution (ISS), Veterans Health Information & Technology Architecture (VISTA/VSE Gui), Cerner, or Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) for administrative needs within the scope of duties. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm; 8:00am-4:30pm (Monday- Friday) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
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/.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.