Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)

This Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) position works in the Hammond Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in the Medical Administration Service of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System and is physically located in Hammond, Louisiana performing duties related to the receipt, intake, and indexing of health and administrative information.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model (patient aligned care team or other specialty care setting) in the Hammond CBOC. The primary duties of the Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) may include but are not limited to: Coordinates with the patient care team to review the clinic utilization by using various reports. Ensures that the clinic setup is closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinic, and makes any necessary adjustments. Develops and maintains effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary team, VA medical centers, and other agencies to support patient care. Manages a tracking system for follow up care such as consults and tests. Participates in team huddles and team meetings to manage and plan patient care. Adjusts the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs. Enters appropriate information into the electronic record. Monitors pre-appointment requirements to assure readiness for patient visit/procedure (e.g., X-ray, lab work). Manages electronic wait list to verify and validate accuracy and resolve issues. Informs providers about shared patients (those who receive their care at multiple VAs or those who have care in the community). Work Schedule: Typically, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Schedule subject to change based on needs of the facility. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 629-00159F. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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.