Medical Support Assistant

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System is seeking a highly energetic candidate to fill the Medical Support Assistant vacancy at the Tucson VA Medical Center. The ideal candidate must be skilled in customer service with the ability to identify customer concerns and ensure overall customer satisfaction and resolution. In addition, candidate must possess the ability to operate computer programs, and scheduling of appointments. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The incumbent serves as a Medical Support Assistant (MSA) in a clinical team based model in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The work includes functions such as serving as an initial point of contact for the outpatient clinics, and patients, to include, but not limited to, scheduling patient appointments, tracking, reviewing, and responding to electronic orders, consults, and other elements in the electronic medical record and medical systems. This series includes work that requires a practical knowledge of computerized data entry, information processing systems and software related to patient care, the healthcare system's organization and services, basic rules and regulations governing visitors and patient treatment, knowledge of standard procedures, utilizing medical records, and medical terminology. The team works collaboratively with other members of an expanded healthcare primary care team including pharmacists, social workers, dieticians, behavioral health staff, to provide a robust interdisciplinary approach to care. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinate information and actions related to patient care and services Scheduling patient appointments for treatment in accordance with VHA national directives and local standard operating procedures Answering multiline phone systems and retrieving voicemails to determine appropriate actions Interviewing patients for appointments Referring patients to other medical specialty clinics as required Providing information to patients necessary to resolve complaints Interacting with customers, in-person, over the phone and through correspondence both written and electronically through various systems Reviewing and documenting medical electronic health records and administrative records Verifying and updating demographics and third party insurance information Providing excellent customer service Participate in Team huddles and meetings Assist with coverage for other respective clinics Advise clinical staff on current administrative processes Assist with training to clinic specific requirements when needed Run administrative reports for the clinical team and take appropriate action (consults, no shows) Coordinates emergency transfers to other VA hospitals or private hospitals and determine eligibility status Work independently with minimal supervision Coordinates the release of information to various organizations in support of direct patient care needs Work rotated weekends and holidays throughout the year as needed Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (Various Tours) Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. MSAs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3.j. Experience. Six months experience of clerical, office, customer service, or other administrative work that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform t

Salaire : $45,239 – $58,811/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The VA Desert Pacific Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model that is based in a partnership across time, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement