Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Summary The Advanced Medical Support Assistant (MSA) position is a foundational role within the VHA Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) initiative to include all interdisciplinary clinics. The incumbent provides administrative support to Physicians, Physician’s Assistants, Nurses, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Social Workers, and other administrative and professional staff throughout the Primary Care Service area. Overview Salary: $49,711 – $64,623 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 6 Promotion potential: None Work schedule: Full-time Travel Required: Not required Appointment type: Permanent Occupations and job series: 0679 Medical Support Assistance Supervisory status: No Federal service type: Excepted Service Represented by a union: Yes Drug test: No Security clearance: Other Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Background check type: Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required: No Announcement number: CBTC-13085219-27-MG Control number: 890967100 Eligibility: The job is open to the Public. U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. 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 ( 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 evaluation/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. Qualifications To qualify for appointments to this position, all applicants must possess the following: English Language Proficiency . Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Grandfathering Provision. Employees in VHA in this occupation, under a permanent, appropriate, and legal placement on the effective date of the qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held, including positive education and registration/certification where applicable. Basic Requirement: Candidates must possess one of the following High school diploma or transcript (including homeschooling) General Education Development (GED) certificate Proficiency certificate issued by a State or Territorial Board or Department of Education Post‑high school education You do not have one of the education levels listed above, but you were in the Medical Support Assistant occupation (GS‑0679) on a permanent appointment with the Department of Veterans Affairs as of February 5, 2026, meeting all qualification requirements as part of the grandfathering provision Grade Determinations : In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade‑determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified. GS‑06. Medical Support Assistant (Advanced). GS‑06. Experience Requirement. In addition to meeting the basic requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr