Advanced Medical Support Assistant

VA Careers - Medical Support AssistantDuties include but are not limited to:Works in collaboration with Physicians, Nurses and Case Managers to effectively develop OR Schedules, maintain OR scheduling systems, utilization block schedules and constructively identify and resolve scheduling concerns.Responsible for and exercises extreme attention to detail while working in a fluid-fast paced environment in order to effectively integrate and manage data being submitted into the Surgical Package and Appointment Management, designed specifically for the surgery program at the Salisbury VAMC.Reviews patient information for accuracy and manages associated OR schedule lists.Elevates any issues regarding patient care, patient scheduling, access issues or Operating Room (OR) functions to Lead OR scheduler and Service Leadership.Performs periodic data & statistical research to draft OR reports and prepares correspondence as needed.Assist in organizing and maintaining pertinent OR data and reports to meet the needs of the Surgery Service as well as the National Surgery Office.Back-up/assist OR schedulers at other locations.Receives and processes incoming and outgoing OR scheduling correspondence, reports, and other pertinent information.Reviews all materials in relation to need for follow-up actions and general information, in addition, establishes priorities on verbal and written communication requests.Composes and prepares correspondence and reports as well as aids in preparation and submission of necessary information, data, and/or documentation to Service Leadership.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pmTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 659-1208FARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized