Summary Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is recruiting Advanced Medical Support Assistant serving as administrative support within Radiology Service. Members of the team include the MSA, Radiologists, Diagnostic Radiology Technicians, Health Technicians, Registered Nurses, and other Clinical Providers. This is the full performance level for MSA. Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Collaborate with the patient care team to schedule outpatient imaging appointments and coordinate inpatient imaging procedures. Review imaging orders to determine urgency, differentiate routine procedures from special studies, and identify discrepancies. Notify referring physicians of any issues that prevent processing imaging requests. Access CPRS to retrieve medical information such as labs, allergies, and medical history required for scheduling. Communicate with patients to gather needed information and confirm eligibility for imaging procedures. Prepare required documents, including electronic materials, based on patient information. Determine whether imaging requests require protocol and submit necessary documents to radiologists. Identify pre-appointment requirements and restrictions based on established protocols. Inform patients of instructions such as fasting, obtaining labs, or taking pre-medication. Contact referring providers to request needed pre-medication orders when necessary. Enter lab orders to ensure required lab work is completed before imaging procedures. Collaborate with clinical services (e.g., Anesthesiology, Interventional Radiology, Audiology, Speech Pathology) to coordinate pre-procedure requirements. Perform receptionist duties including patient check-in and registration for imaging procedures. Screen and respond to phone calls and visitors courteously while following privacy rules. Provide customer service and support timely patient care processes. Create and coordinate daily appointment schedules for one or more imaging clinics. Monitor staffing, room availability, and equipment status to maintain clinic operations. Adjust appointment times, dates, and equipment assignments when staffing or equipment issues occur. Ensure radiology clinics are set up properly to meet scheduling needs. Verify patient identity using required Veterans Affairs identification standards. Validate and update patient demographic information during each patient interaction. Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and compassion with Veterans and their family members. Explain imaging procedures clearly in person and over the phone. Answer a multi-line phone system and multi-task while scheduling patients face-to-face and over the phone. Coordinate all related paperwork and electronic documentation for scheduled imaging procedures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications 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. Education: High school diploma, General Education Development equivalency certificate, or proficiency certificate from a State or territorial-level Board or Department of Education 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). Grade Determination for Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) GS-0679-06: (a.) Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the [GS-5] grade level (b.)Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Candidates must demonstrate the KSAs below in addition to the specialized experience above: (a) Advanced knowledge of the technical health care process (including, but not limited to, scheduling across interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery and/or care in the community models and patient health care portals) as it relates to access to care. (b) Advanced knowledge of policies and procedures associated with interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery and/or care in the community operational activities that affect patient flow, and patient support care administrative functions to include, but not limited to appointment cycles, outside patient referrals, follow-up care, overbooking, provider availability, etc. (c) Advanced knowledge of medical terminology due to the technical nature of language utilized by clinicians. (d) Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide range of medical clinicians across multiple disciplines (e.g., medical doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, clinical pharmacists, and nursing staff) to accomplish team goal setting to ensure medical care to patients is met. (e) Ability to independently set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations. (f) Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, electronically, by phone, in person, and in writing, with internal and external customers. This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels, as well as resolving patient concerns Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
