About this opportunity
US Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) opportunity in norristown, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Advanced Medical Support Assistant DutiesThe Advanced Medical Support Assistant (AMSA) utilizes numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Duties include, but are not limited to:Coordinates with the patient care team to review clinic appointment availability.Schedules new and established patient appointments.Tracks and facilitates completion of encounters and consults.Participates in team huddles and team meetings to manage and plan patient care.Sets priorities and deadlines, adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs.Works with the team to reinforce the plan of care and self-help solutions and entering appropriate information into the electronic record.Monitors pre-appointment requirements to assure readiness for patient visit/procedure (e.g., X-ray, lab work).Manages electronic wait list to verify and validate accuracy and resolve issues.Participates and provides input in problem solving on operational issues or procedures in team meetings.Performs administrative follow up actions.Participates in and independently follows up on team huddles by sharing information and collaborating with the medical team to assure continuity of care.Evaluates patient information and clinic schedule lists to determine whether patient is vested.Gathers information and collects/compiles data to meet the needs of the service.Educates providers about shared patients (those who receive their care at multiple VAs or those who have care in the community) and brings to the attention of the providers.Takes care of inventories, supplies, and office supplies.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Subject to change based on needs of agency).Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: FRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Worksite address
norristown, PA, 19401, US
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