These positions are located within the Health Administration Service. The tours of duty will be established based on demand of the work area. The AMSA is expected to present to work in a professional manner in accordance with acceptable workplace behavior and established tours of duty. The AMSA monitors encounters, consults, patient calls, new consult appointments for primary work assignment and assists with secondary as needed, provides input on performance, resolves daily workplace issues and maintains efficient workflow.
The Advanced Medical Support Assistant duties consist of but are not limited to the following:
- Serves as a customer service relations provider and assists in the resolution of Veterans' concerns.
- Assists Veterans with scheduling appointments with clinical providers.
- Responsible for the validation of patient demographic and insurance information.
- Acts in the capacity of liaison between patients, team members as well as specialty and ancillary services.
- Provides information and technical support on availability of services, points of contact and necessary authorizations and approvals.
- Utilizes computer technology to ensure continuity of care through accurate patient information, communication and documentation.
- Monitors the status and progress of work and makes necessary adjustments in accordance with established priorities.
- Ensures all training requirements are met.
- Trains unit members in the accomplishment of new tasks or projects.
Work Schedule: The Bay Pines VA Medical Center is a 24/7 operation and has openings for various shifts and locations.
Available sample tours are listed below: 6:30am-3:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, 8:30am-5:00pm, 9:00am-5:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm, 10:00am-6:30pm, 8:00am-6:30pm, 9:30am-8:00pm, 3:30pm-12:00am, 11:30pm-8:00am to include weekend and holiday coverage.
The employee will be in a training status for the first 30-90 days from 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Once training is completed the employee will transition to their assigned tours. Shift preference will be assigned based on availability at the time of selection.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 70673F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Starting at $48,396 Per Year (GS 6)