Medical Support Assistant

This position is located under the Health Administration Service (HAS). The Medical Support Assistant position continually supports the mission, vision, and values of the VA Healthcare System. The Medical Support Assistant provides medical administrative support to Veterans Hospitals and Clinics throughout HAS. The Medical Support Assistant is responsible for accurate appointment management and the coordination of all administrative information between the professional staff and the patient.

Duties

The Medical Support Assistant is responsible for accurate appointment management and the correct coordination of all administrative information between the professional staff and the patient. This includes updating and verifying demographic information through pre-registration, scheduling appointments, collecting insurance information, data entry, administratively managing consultation requests and the electronic waiting list, as well as notifying the patient regarding his/her appointment schedule, and verifying return to clinic orders in CPRS. Duties Include:

Requirements