Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) - PACT
Full-time
Junior Executive
1 day ago
Major duties include but are not limited to: Provides specialized and.....
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides specialized and expert communication and appropriate information across service lines for seamless function of program and collaboration of care for Veterans
- Expertly develops and maintains effective and efficient communication with the Veterans, outside agencies, all VA staff and any customers
- Participate in and independently follow up on team huddles, sharing information and collaborating with the medical team assuring continuity of care
- Participates with expanding face to face and non-face to face care by using Veteran Health Coaching skills and enhancing Veteran self-management
- Screens calls and determines if the call requires attention from a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Provider, or other designated professional
- Maintains, and secures medical records as appropriate and in accordance with Health Insurance Probability and Accountability act of 1996 (HIPAA)
- Enters appropriate information into the Veterans electronic medical record
- Assures appropriate forms and documents are presented, sent out, or completed by the Veterans. Facilitates Release of Information for records and documents being received from outside facilities following national guidelines, monitoring and tracking the progress of receiving required information
- Sets deadlines and priorities, adjusting the flow to help meet those deadlines and workload
- Prepares agendas and minutes. Records, and publishes meeting agendas and minutes
- Updates Veteran's demographic information to include the following: address, phone number, next of kin, insurance, preferred method of communication, power of attorney information, and other information as new programs that are added or changed
- Receives and responds to inquiries via Secure Messaging, VAR, Vetext, Letters, or phone calls. These can include getting information to Veteran care teams through the entry of a note into the CPRS system and alerting to the appropriate clinical staff member, requesting of tests or medications, questions on appointments, scheduling, and various other inquiries. They are able to recognize and refer urgent inquiries to professional staff for immediate action as needed
- Follows all National and local scheduling, Health Care System, and service line policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Monitors pre-appointment requirements (i.e. x-rays, labs, etc.)
- Coordinates with teams to review clinic appointment availability utilization to ensure clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinics and recommend necessary adjustments
Work Schedule: 0800-1630 Monday-Friday
Telework: Ad-hoc only. You will be required to report to the physical location. This is not a remote position.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Starting at $54,891 Per Year (GS 6)
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