Medical Support Assistant – Patient Care & Admin (SLRP Eligible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking a Medical Support Assistant to join the inpatient healthcare team. This Level 1A tertiary facility requires accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities include patient reception, medical record documentation, processing orders, scheduling appointments, and coordinating discharges. Telework is not available; work hours are 7:30am–4:00pm, every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education transcripts may require aCertificate of Foreign Equivalency for credit.
• Education verification through accrediting sources as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks with minimal supervision according to policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Receives patients, visitors, and staff to the unit and performs reception duties.
• Interacts with outside agencies when necessary (Joint Commission, OIG, VISN, VHA).
• Records and/transcribes physician orders and patient movement entries.
• Coordinates inpatient appointments and discharge follow-up requests.
• Maintains inventory of office supplies and keeps work area orderly and safe.
• Assists other MSAs as needed and supports a positive team environment.
• Work schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm; every other weekend and holiday; Telework not available.

Education

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Job description

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking a Medical Support Assistant to join the inpatient healthcare team. This Level 1A tertiary facility requires accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities include patient reception, medical record documentation, processing orders, scheduling appointments, and coordinating discharges. Telework is not available; work hours are 7:30am–4:00pm, every other weekend and holiday.