Duties
The Advanced Medical support duties are:
Customer service is essential in this role. Performs all administrative duties assigned for the proper and timely treatment of patients and maintains appointment schedules for one or more outpatient clinics. He/she must assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs.
Supports patient safety standards using the correct Veterans Affairs identification of all patients using the approved protocols of patient identifiers. The patient may also present the Veterans Identification Card (VIC) for identification. He/she must use each interaction with the patient to validate and update patient demographic information, either in person during check-in or over the phone, to decrease the incidence of returned mail due to incorrect addresses and inability to contact patient by phone due to incorrect number.
Incumbent will ensure that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by sending the documents to scanning.
Incumbent must be able to interpret and communicate requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and complete accurate scheduling responsibilities:
- Schedule appointments and utilize the Electronic Waiting List accurately in a timely manner. All appointments will be made with the patient's input, either in person or by phone. This may require a high level of coordination to avoid patients having to make multiple trips to the medical center or clinic whenever possible. Evaluate patient information and clinic schedule lists to determine whether patient is vested.
- Is astute to co-managed patients and brings attention to the provider of these shared patients.
- Notifies his/her supervisor when clinic access is less than desirable or if an individual patient cannot be scheduled within mandated clinic timeframes.
- Daily review of active/pending consults, Electronic Wait List, Recall list and Audiocare communications for accuracy and disposition.
Independently manage position responsibilities with little supervision as well as set priorities and deadlines adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs. Provide input for problem solving in team meetings. Between visits tasks may include telephone or secure messaging follow-up to see how the patient is doing, reinforcing the plan of care and encouraging self-help solutions.
The pivotal part of the PACT Team is they monitor pre-appointment requirements to assure readiness for patient visit/procedure (e.g., x-ray, lab work).
Identifies incomplete encounter information and communicating findings to providers to facilitate accurate workload credit and revenue collection.
Explains VA's mandate to collect insurance information to veterans. He/she collects, scans, and updates health insurance information serving a major role in the revenue process. The incumbent contributes to the revenue collection process by identifying patients with third party insurance.
Performs receptionist duties, customer service and other duties assigned for the proper and timely treatment of patients and maintains appointment schedules for one or more outpatient clinics. Assists with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs. Incumbent utilizes various reports from the MSA Supervisor, i.e. Clinic Utilization Statistical Summary, to ensure clinic setup is closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinic. The MSA Supervisor accepts recommendations for clinic adjustments by the Advanced MSA.
Panel Management is an important function within the teamlet and is the responsibility of the Medical Support Assistant. The MSA uses various VHA databases (eg PCMM, Clinical Reminder Reports, VSSC, Proclarity, Wait times, patient satisfaction, etc.) to extract categorize, and collate specific patient/provider metrics required to manage the chronic and preventive health care needs of the panel. Develops and maintains specific reports used by the team to monitor, track and trend care delivery as well as participating/leading quality improvement efforts focused on cost, access, quality and satisfaction.
A critical role performed is the Patient Health Coach. Health coaching supports the VHA Patient Centered Medical Home model by improving patient experience and enhancing patient self-management skills by expanding face-to-face and non face-to-face encounters conducted by the MSA. These encounters involve working with patients prior to a face-to-face visit, post-visit follow-up and between visits.
Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 52850-A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/22/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12608230.
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- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Next steps
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.