Supervisory Medical Support Assistant

Veterans Health Administration; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration at White River Junction VA Healthcare Center in White River Junction, VT is seeking a Supervisory Medical Support Assistant (GS-08).

In this on-site role, you will supervise Medical Support Assistants, set work priorities, arrange training, monitor performance, and coordinate with medical staff to resolve scheduling issues. Regular staff meetings and reporting are part of the duties.

Responsibilities

• Establishes work priorities for medical support staff.
• Identifies developmental training needs and arranges training.
• Conducts on-the-job skills assessment and instruction.
• Reviews weekly production reports and resolves scheduling issues.
• Leads regular staff meetings and communicates policy updates.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Supervisory Medical Support Assistant position is in the Health Administration (MAS) service line at VA White River Junction Health Care System located at the White River Junction, VT location.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position serves as a Supervisor for Medical Support Assistants at the White River Junction VA Healthcare Center. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Establishes work priorities. Identifies developmental training needs of employees. Provides or arranges for training. Conducts in-service on-the-job skills assessment and instruction. Assigns work based on requirements and resources available.

Reviews work produced and analyzes weekly reports to evaluate production. Serves as point of contact for resolving patient issues especially regarding appointment and scheduling concerns. Reviews work produced and analyzes weekly reports to evaluate production. Conducts regular staff meetings with medical support assistants. Communicates and updates on policy changes and new procedures.

Acts as liaison with medical support assistants, medical staff, nursing staff and other services. Collects, compiles and tracks data and statistical information in support of several VAs, and local programs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: F01629 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Notifications: This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is NOT a Bargaining Unit position. Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized. The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action).

The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is covered by a special rate. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.

Requirements & Education

There is no education substitution at this GS-08 level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61105 – $79433/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.