Advanced Medical Support Assistant Care Access & Scheduling

Veterans Health Administration; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Providence Healthcare System in Providence, Rhode Island seeks a Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) GS-06 in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Service. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position.

Primary duties include coordinating interdisciplinary care, managing patient access and scheduling, and supporting workflow across clinical teams. Applicants must meet basic requirements (US citizenship, English proficiency, and a high school diploma or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of coordinating cross-disciplinary care delivery.
• Familiarity with patient access and scheduling processes.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and health care terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling across interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist with patient access and care coordination.
• Prepare reports and communicate with clinicians to ensure timely care.

Skills

Advanced healthcare process knowledge

Interdisciplinary coordination

Medical terminology

Communication with internal and extr.*

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The VA Providence Healthcare System in Providence, Rhode Island seeks a Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) GS-06 in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Service. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position.

Primary duties include coordinating interdisciplinary care, managing patient access and scheduling, and supporting workflow across clinical teams. Applicants must meet basic requirements (US citizenship, English proficiency, and a high school diploma or equivalent).