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Advanced Medical Support Assistant (Diagnostic Imaging)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
Hybrid Chesapeake, VA $55K – $71K Apply by Oct 13, 2026 Medical Support Assistance ISFJISTJ Healthcare
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The incumbent serves as an Advanced Medical Support Assistant (AMSA) at the Western Branch (CBOC) under the Hampton VA Healthcare System with the department of Diagnostic Imaging.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent serves as a Advanced Medical Support Assistant (AMSA) in Radiology/Nuclear Medicine Service.
- →The AMSA works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model within the Radiology/Nuclear Medicine Service Line.
- →The incumbent will interface with numerous computer applications including but not limited to CPRS, VistA, MyHealtheVet, VetLInk, VSE, etc.
- →Manage, plan, and set priorities and deadlines for meeting timeliness of scheduling imaging studies.
- →Coordinates with the patient, interdisciplinary team including the radiologist, technologists, and patients' referring service team, nurses, other VA medical centers, and other agencies.
- →Notify patients of requirements prior to appointment including labs or x-rays; follow up care on imaging orders).
- →Monitors pre-appointment requirements to assure readiness for patient appointment/procedure including X-rays, Lab work, MRI safety screening requirements, etc.
- →Data reports are run from the VistA Radiology Package or Fileman and are used to manage radiology scheduling lists; this includes, pending, hold, and past scheduled exams validating accuracy, resolving issues and disposition of orders as required in accordance with policy.
- →Coordinates patient procedures by verifying pre-procedure workup is complete and meets procedure requirements prior to procedure.
- →This may include evaluating patient information, such as lab results and pre-procedure clinical screening for MRI and/or positron emission imaging (PET) exams to assure readiness for imaging exam/procedure and resolving issues, if needed.
- →Interprets information provided to ensure that the correct exam as ordered by the physician is the one scheduled to be done.
- →Works collaboratively with the Office of Community Care for scheduling of radiologic/nuclear medicine procedures performed in the community.
- →Supports patient safety standards using the correct Veterans Affairs identification of all patients using two forms of identification, name and Social Security Number or DOB.
- →Treats Veterans with dignity, courtesy, and respect in keeping with the principles and practices of Veteran-Centered Care.
Requirements
- ✓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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 62fdb4a7-54c9-4046-a07c-56fee39e9905
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