Inpatient Medical Support Specialist (Intermittent)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Omaha, NE seeks a Medical Support Assistant to serve as the initial contact for inpatient ward units.

The role involves coordinating patient admissions, verifying orders, and handling data entry in electronic health records within an interdisciplinary care team. The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, strong communication, and the ability to operate scheduling systems and office software to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology to assist in patient care.
• Ability to record patient messages and physician requests for follow-up care.
• Ability to interact professionally with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to operate computerized programs and schedule patients in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized administrative patient support within an interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate patient admissions and verify clinical orders.
• Review clinic utilization and request medical records from facilities.
• Manage multiphone lines and computer-based scheduling systems.
• Document information into the electronic health record and ensure chart readiness.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Data entry

Clinical messaging

Communication with diverse teams

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Scheduling systems

Office automation equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Omaha, NE seeks a Medical Support Assistant to serve as the initial contact for inpatient ward units.

The role involves coordinating patient admissions, verifying orders, and handling data entry in electronic health records within an interdisciplinary care team. The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, strong communication, and the ability to operate scheduling systems and office software to support patient care.