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Medical Support Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Posted 12 days ago

On-site Seattle, WA $49K – $63K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Medical Support Assistance ESFJESTJISFJISTJ
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About the Role

Puget Sound Medical Center is looking to fill a Medical Support Assistant position at the main campus for the Emergency Department working on various shifts of 1030-1900 Mon-Fri, 0700-1530 Sun-Thur, and 1530-2400 Mon-Fri The list generated from this announcement can be used up to 90 days to fill any additional vacancies that may arise.

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 Medical Support Assistant at Puget Sound HCS, Seattle Division under the Health Administration Services (HAS) Service Line.
  • Duties will be performed in the Emergency Department, Wound Clinic, IV Clinic, and Hospital Wards.
  • The incumbent performs duties related to scheduling, front desk support, and a variety of administrative duties to meet the needs of clinical staff and department services.
  • The incumbent will interface with personal computer (PC) applications as well as numerous Vista applications.
  • GS-5: This is the full performance level MSA position.
  • The MSA is responsible for scheduling appointments in accordance with national scheduling guidelines, including interpreting and verifying provider orders.
  • Work Schedule: Positions available are 1030-1900 Mon-Fri, 0700-1530 Sun-Thur, and 1530-2400 Mon-Fri Telework: Not Available Virtual: Not Available Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
  • Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
  • When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
  • Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).
  • Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
  • Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
  • Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
  • Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Functional Statement #: 000000

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.
  • If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts.

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