The Supervisory Medical Support Assistant (MSA) position serves as the direct line supervisor for all assigned MSA staff and is responsible for the daily oversight of the area in which they are assigned, providing direct supervision, guidance and leadership. The Supervisory MSA's work is reviewed on an overall basis by Group Practice Manager (GPM) or Associate Group Practice Manager (AGPM) for conformity with VHA Directive and Medical Center policies and procedures.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: The Supervisor MSA plans and directs programs at medical centers and/or satellite outpatient clinics and has full supervisory responsibility for at least one subordinate Lead MSA and 15+ MSAs. Assignment at this level include, but are not limited to: assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; resolving complex problems to ensure patient services are met; identifying educational or training needs; making final decisions on selections; evaluating performance, recommendation for awards and advancement and taking disciplinary action when necessary. The employee has full administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing the MSAs' activities, organizes work, sets priorities, and delegate's tasks and responsibilities in order to meet deadlines. Responsible for extracting and analyzing data in order to provide reports in support of performance measures to senior management. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. The Supervisor MSA works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model for Primary Care/PACT clinics and integrated services including Pharmacy and Radiology, Surgical Services, Medical Services, Specialty Clinics, Compensation and Pension, Mental Health, Community Resource Referral Center (CRRC), Geriatric & Extended Care, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), performs all related duties, customer service and other duties assigned for the proper and timely treatment of patients and assure appointment schedules are maintained by MSA Staff for one or more outpatient clinics. The incumbent must assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs. The Supervisory MSA may be asked to participate in the daily huddles and weekly team meetings where patient care planning and management occur. Incumbent will rotate this to assure all MSA staff is in attendance and understand the process. Incumbent must be able to train staff on the requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and complete accurate scheduling responsibilities. Assures staff collects, scans, and updates health insurance information. The Supervisory MSA may also be asked to assist in the Beneficiary Travel Program and collaborate with Health Benefits Advisor Office/Member Services and other duties within the clinic. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 07:30 to 16:00 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3.g.). b. Experience and Education. Experience. Six months experience of clerical, office, customer service, or other administrative work that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. OR, Education. One year above high school. OR, Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. c. Certification. None required. d. Grandfathering Provision. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). e. Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credits and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. programs. f. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. g. English Language Proficiency. MSAs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3.j. Supervisory Medical Support Assistant, GS-8 Grade Determinations: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level leading or supervising MSAs or equivalent administrative patient support staff in a non-VA medical inpatient, outpatient, or interdisciplinary setting. AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Candidates must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: Ability to provide the full range of administrative and supervisory duties to at least one subordinate MSA supervisor or team leader in a patient support setting which includes assignment of work, performance evaluations, selection of staff, and recommendation of awards and/or advancements. Ability to collaborate, communicate, and demonstrate customer service and interpersonal skills with internal and external customers to ensure quality/continuity of care and ensure compliance with established policies and regulations. Ability to provide briefings, orientations, staff development, and training in a patient support setting. Ability to manage fiscal matters, forecast resource and equipment needs, and identify budget needs. Advanced knowledge of managing or leading patient support staff in a clinic. This includes independently utilizing reference sources, decision making, and empowering the team to collaborate and resolve problems within a complex systems environment. Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience References: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is G-8. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Education

Educational substitute not eligible for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Iowa Health Care System 3600 30th St Des Moines, IA 50310 US
• Name: Sonya Hill
• Phone: (334) 590-9982
• Email: [email protected]