Supervisory Medical Support Assistant

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs The Wichita VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Supervisory Medical Support Assistant to work in the CBOC Eye Clinic for the Health Administration department. Key Responsibilities Supervisory MSAs at this level plan and direct programs at medical centers and/or satellite outpatient clinics. They have full responsibility for supervising at least one subordinate MSA team leader, supervisor, or equivalent administrative patient support staff in a non-VA medical inpatient, outpatient, or interdisciplinary setting. Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: Evaluating the work of subordinate staff; Resolving complex problems to ensure patient services are met; Evaluating new products, equipment, and systems to make recommendations for improved operations; Identifying educational or training needs; Making final decisions on hiring selections; evaluating performance and taking disciplinary action when necessary. Additionally, The Supervisory Medical Support Assistant plans and organizes work with general assistance from the supervisor as to meet local and VA-wide time frames to complete analysis requirements, reports and special assignments and only refers to the non-routine and high technical problems to his/her supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for reporting backlogs, difficulties in meeting deadlines, uncooperative physicians, or difficulty in securing information from clinicians or the record. They are responsible for: Maintaining the confidentiality of information obtained to carry out required duties. Routinely communicates with physicians, case managers, and other allied health professional staff using sound interpersonal skills and is constantly aware of the sensitive information. Otherwise, works independently making decisions based on guidelines, precedents and regulations and performs duties in such a manner that only minimal supervision is required. Performance is judged in terms of overall effectiveness of the operation through broad general objectives, the adequacy and accuracy of the work, timeliness, and conformance to established procedures, policies, and instructions. *Travel Required* 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: FS#000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements & Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $63492 – $82536/yr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-19. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path. Related Searches Supervisory Medical Support Assistant, Supervisory Medical Support Assistant jobs, Supervisory Medical Support Assistant careers, apply Supervisory Medical Support Assistant, Supervisory Medical Support Assistant in Wichita, Supervisory Medical Support Assistant jobs Wichita, Supervisory Medical Support Assistant in Kansas, Supervisory Medical Support Assistant jobs Kansas, jobs in Wichita, careers in Wichita, jobs in Kansas, federal jobs in Kansas, government jobs Kansas, jobs near Wichita, Kansas, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Health Administration jobs, Veterans Health Administration careers, Veterans Health Administration Wichita, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs jobs, Medical Support Assistance, Medical Support Assistance jobs, USAJOBS Medical Support Assistance, fed internal search jobs, Supervisory Medical Support Assistant salary Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-11 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans Health Administration