Lead Medical Support Assistant

Job Title

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Duties

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Major Duties:

Must possess knowledge of working processes of Advanced Medical Support Assistants. Incumbent must be able to assess workload at any given time and assist all staff and/or redistribute workload.

Vast knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Veteran Health Administration (VHA) directives and laws governing VA medical benefits and travel benefits and the overall programs related to the health care delivery system. Knowledge of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act. The incumbent can refer inquiries or situations pertaining to any element within his/her jurisdiction to a manual or other VA reference to produce an acceptable resolution.

The incumbent has the knowledge and ability to locate, extract, and present information in clear and effective language so decisions may be made to best achieve facility goals.

Able to provide accurate information to management, employees and patients regarding veteran benefits such as: applications and/or admissions to inpatient and/or outpatient status, nursing home care, and beneficiary travel benefits.

The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the total VA health care operational structure and of the resources that are available to this facility. Understanding of the functions and responsibilities of other sections of the Business Office is essential.

Must be competent in determining eligibility pertaining to inpatient and outpatient care, death benefits, non-VA treatment, beneficiary travel benefits, etc.

Knowledge to assess documentation for accuracy, ability to review data with supervisor, skill in determining corrective actions, competent in developing monitors and an effective communicator.

The incumbent must recognize potential workload problems resulting from shortages of personnel and be prepared to develop and suggest corrective measures to the Supervisor and/or adjust as needed.

Prompt judgment situations are commonplace in the sections and the incumbent must perform in stressful situations, be astute in making judgment and maintain high productivity standards under situations of emotional pressure and extreme workload demand.

The incumbent can assess the strengths and weaknesses of every subordinate employee to provide an effective and patient-oriented working mechanism throughout the section.

Knowledge of practical applications of VistA, version changes and enhancements related to accomplishment of the mission of the Unit. This includes proper training of employees to ensure adequate knowledge in the daily use of these working tools.

Ensure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload and assure that each employee has enough work to keep busy.

Keep in touch with the status and progress of work and make day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities, obtaining assistance from the supervisor on problems that may arise, such as backlogs, which cannot be disposed of promptly.

Give on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices.

Instruct employees on changes in work procedures. Provide written instructions/documentation of changes.

Maintain current informational knowledge base and answer questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, etc. and obtain needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems that arise.

Check on work in progress, review completed work of newly trained employees to ensure correct procedures have been accomplished.

Refer to supervisor questions or matters not covered by standards and problems that make it difficult for employees to meet performance standards and competencies.

Resolve simple informal complaints of employees and refer others to supervisor.

Provide suggestions/feedback to supervisor concerning reassignment, training needs, recognition of outstanding performance and other personnel needs.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The incumbent is responsible to the Supervisor and/or Business Office Manager and will perform duties with minimal supervision. Situations arising are often not specifically resolved by application of a written guideline. For this reason, the incumbent must be a capable individual with the ability to apply a great deal of mature judgment, initiative and discretion at any given time. CUSTOMER SERVICE Must be able to meet the needs of the customers while supporting VA missions. Must consistently communicate and treat customers Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Must provide the Veteran with consistent information per established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized

Telework: Not Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs