Lead Medical Support Assistant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Medical Support Assistant to oversee daily operations and ensure efficient workflow in a healthcare setting. This pivotal role involves monitoring staff performance, providing guidance, and maintaining communication with patients and interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong clerical and customer service skills, along with a deep understanding of medical terminology. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and support to veterans, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who served our country.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical or administrative work is essential.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assign work to ensure efficient workflow.
• Provide guidance to staff and resolve workplace issues.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Clerical Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

One Year Above High School

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Base pay range

$50,425.00/yr - $65,557.00/yr

Summary

The Lead MSA monitors and makes work assignments, provides input on performance, resolved daily workplace issues, and maintains efficient workflow. Assignments at this level include, but may not be limited to: assuring coverage of all areas of responsibility; ensuring accurate and timely completion of Return to Clinic Orders, Consults and Recalls; reviewing data and reports to ensure efficiency, quality, and completion of work; providing guidance to staff members.

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Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assuring coverage of all areas of responsibility; ensuring accurate and timely completion of reports.
• Reviewing data and reports to ensure efficiency, quality, and completion of work;
• Providing guidance to staff members, to include changes in policies and procedures;
• Distributing and balancing workloads;
• Recording and monitoring of leave calendar and timekeeping duties;
• Orienting and providing on-the-job training for new and current employees;
• Acting as a liaison between other MSA's and staff in order to resolve day-to-day conflicts.
• Working collaboratively with other services.
• Developing and maintaining effective and efficient communication with the patient, with the interdisciplinary team, their supervisor, and other specialty services within the healthcare system.
• Setting priorities and deadlines; adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs;
• Participate in and provide input during team meetings to assist in resolving problems having to do with operational issues or procedures;
• Performing administrative follow-up actions.
  
  

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, Dayshift

Compressed/Flexible: Not Available

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Title/Functional Statement #:Lead Medical Support Assistant/PD91800

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• 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).
• 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 complaint cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  
  

Qualifications

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. All other requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement,05/16/2025 .

Basic Requirements:

• Basic Requirements:
  
  
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  United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• 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 the duties of the position; OR Education. One year above high school; OR Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable.
• 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.
  
  

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade determination:

GS7 Lead Medical Support Assistant

Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-6 (Advanced) grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Candidates must demonstrate, in their resume, all the KSA's below:

• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or community resources.
• Ability to utilize numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and delegate tasks/responsibilities in order to meet deadlines.
• Skill in communicating with individuals to obtain the desired effect and coordinating with a variety of interdisciplinary care team staff.
• Ability to provide staff development and training.
• Ability to manage staffing requirements, manage workflow priorities, and adjust the flow of work to meet team and patient needs. This includes the ability to follow-up on pending issues and demonstrate an understanding of the impact of incomplete work across multiple clinics.
  
  

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.



Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary in nature.

Education

There Is No Additional Substitute For This Grade.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) 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 with three core elements, 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 to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

During the application process, you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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