Lead Medical Support Assistant

Northern Indiana VA Health Care System is seeking an enthusiastic applicant to fill the roles of a Lead Medical Support Assistant at the Marion facility within the Mental Health Service Line. The Lead Medical Support Assistant (MSA) position serves as the Lead Clerk for all MSA staff and is a foundational role within the Mental Health Service Line to include all interdisciplinary clinics and that support the initiative.

Duties

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The Lead Medical Support Assistant (MSA) serves as the lead clerk for all MSA and Advanced MSA (AMSA) staff within the Mental Health Service Line, including interdisciplinary clinics and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) supporting mental health services and related initiatives. Patient care is delivered through a team-based model consisting of AMSAs, nursing staff, psychiatrists, psychologists, peer support specialists, and other interdisciplinary providers. These teams address the mental health needs of assigned patient panels and collaborate with pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) teams, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. Collaboration also occurs with VA and non-VA specialists, hospitals, diagnostic and treatment facilities, and community-based programs.

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