Lead Medical Support Assistant (Community Care)

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).All MSAs employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series, and grade held, which are a part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:(1) Such employees may be reassigned, promoted, or changed to a lower grade within the occupation.(2) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.(3) If an employee who was converted to Title 38 hybrid status under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. Grade Determinations:GS-07: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level and can demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities below: Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or community resources. Ability to utilize numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics in an interdisciplinary setting. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and delegate tasks/responsibilities in order to meet deadlines. Skill in communicating with individuals to obtain the desired effect and coordinating with a variety of interdisciplinary care team staff. Ability to provide staff development and training. Ability to manage staffing requirements, manage workflow priorities, and adjust the flow of work to meet team and patient needs. This includes the ability to follow-up on pending issues and demonstrate an understanding of the impact of incomplete work across multiple clinics. References: VA Handbook 5005/117, Part II, Appendix G45, Qualification Standards Medical Support Assistant GS-0679 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-07. Physical Requirements: Light lifting/carrying (under 15 lbs.). Work requires the use of a keyboard, computer and video display screen for up to six hours intermittent per day. Intermittent walking is necessary to pick up, transfer and deliver records and other documents needed for patient care. Use of fingers, both hands required, hearing (aid permitted), working closely with others, working alone.
VA Community Care (VACC) is recruiting for a Lead Medical Support Assistant within the VA San Diego Healthcare System. Patient care is delivered in a team based model. Members of a team may include Supervisory Medical Support Assistants, Lead Medical Support Assistants, Program Support Assistants (PSA), Registered Nurses (RN) and AMSAs.