Advanced Medical Support Assistant

This position serves as an Advanced Medical Support Assistant for the VA Central California Health Care System in Health Administration Service. The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model.

Major duties include: Provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model Work involves specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or care in the community resources. Recommends changes to existing clinic 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.

Coordinates with the patient care team to review clinic appointment availability utilization to ensure that clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinics, and makes adjustments as necessary. MSAs 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. Processes incoming patient secure messaging through MyHealthyVet and coordinates with care team as appropriate. 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. Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09578F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized