Medical Support Assistant (Medical Receptionist)

Ansible Government Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,802 - 43,146; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions is recruiting for a Medical Support Assistant to support the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Responsibilities include scheduling patient appointments, providing reception support, and handling insurance reimbursements. Qualified candidates will receive comprehensive training and work within a team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate should have experience in clerical or customer service roles, be a U.S. citizen, and have strong computer skills. The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $18.73 to $31.32.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States.
• Ability to speak, hear, and write English.
• Ability to type 40-50 wpm with minimum errors.
• Ability to manage heavy phone and computer usage.
• Familiarity with medical and hospital terminology.
• Six months of clerical or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage patient appointments.
• Provide reception support in medical centers.
• Scan documents into an Electronic Medical Record system.
• Assist with claims reimbursement and ambulance requests.
• Coordinate transportation for eligible patients.

Skills

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Medical terminology

Education

One year of post-high school education

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Medical Support Assistants (MSA) to support the San Francisco VA Medical Center located at 4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121. Working hours are Mon-Fri, 7:30am/8:00am - 4pm/4:30pm. Weekend coverage may be required on a rotational basis. Competitive packages are available for qualified candidates.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, cancel, and re-schedule patient appointments and/or consults; enter no-show information; prepare for clinic visits; and monitor appointments and consults
• Provide general reception support in the Release of Information (ROI) offices at various medical centers
• Scan insurance cards, protect secure information, and complete all insurance buffer (ICB) encounters required by ICB
• Scanning of records and documents into an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to support HIM functions at medical centers
• Make outgoing and receive incoming phone calls
• Review requests for reimbursement of travel costs and reconcile claims/vouchers for payments using electronic systems
• Review ambulance claims for eligibility and payment
• Assist in arranging transportation for eligible patients and work with clinical teams to request appropriate mode of transportation

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States of America
• Ability to speak clearly, hear and write English
• Utilize computer programs appropriately, usually involving spreadsheets, word processing, etc.; log in; type 40-50 wpm with minimum errors
• Heavy phone and computer usage, often simultaneously
• Familiarity with medical terminology, hospital terminology and/or clinics
• Technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government's requirements; will be provided training by the SFVAHS on appointment management, VA policy and procedures
• Have the following experience or education (or combination of both) to meet minimum qualifications for employment:
  • Six months experience of clerical, office, customer service, or other administrative work that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Applicants can substitute one year of education above high school to qualify
  • One year of education above high school or one to two years of related job experience
  • Experience/Education combination: Equivalent combination of experience and education qualify for an entry level position for which both education and experience are acceptable
• Ability to pass a required level of security clearance (NACI-level background check)
• No sponsorship available

Pay Range: $18.73 - $31.32 hourly

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.