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Advanced Medical Supply

Medical Sales - DME

Nashville, TN · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Our Medical Sales Rep team provides the overall direction for our company, and provide us with the tools necessary to rise to any challenge by leveraging our collective hard work and effort along ...

Advanced Medical Supply

Medical Sales - DME

Nashville, TN · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Our Medical Sales Rep team provides the overall direction for our company, and provide us with the tools necessary to rise to any challenge by leveraging our collective hard work and effort along ...

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What is the difference between Advanced Medical vs Medical Assistant?

AspectAdvanced MedicalMedical Assistant
CertificationsMay require specialized certifications or advanced trainingTypically requires CMA or RMA certification
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, specialized medical facilitiesDoctor's offices, clinics, outpatient settings
Job ResponsibilitiesPerforming advanced procedures, patient assessments, administrative tasksAssisting with exams, taking vital signs, administrative duties

Advanced Medical roles generally involve more specialized procedures and may require additional certifications, working in diverse healthcare settings. Medical Assistants focus on supporting physicians with basic clinical and administrative tasks in outpatient environments. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify roles aligned with their skills and career goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an advanced medical role?

To excel in an advanced medical position, you typically need extensive clinical expertise, a relevant advanced degree (such as MD, DO, NP, or PA), and board certification in your specialty. Familiarity with advanced diagnostic tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and specialized medical equipment is often required. Strong leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication skills distinguish top professionals in these roles. These competencies are essential for delivering high-quality patient care, making complex decisions, and leading healthcare teams in challenging environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in advanced medical roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in advanced medical roles often encounter challenges such as staying current with rapidly evolving medical technologies, managing complex patient cases, and balancing administrative duties with direct patient care. Overcoming these challenges requires ongoing education, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and effective time management. Many organizations support advanced medical professionals through mentorship programs, regular training sessions, and access to professional development resources, making it easier to adapt and thrive in this dynamic field.

What is advanced medical?

Advanced Medical professionals are healthcare practitioners who have received specialized training and education beyond the standard requirements for their field. This group often includes Advanced Practice Providers such as nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and clinical nurse specialists who can diagnose illnesses, prescribe medications, and provide high-level patient care. They work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices, often collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members. Their advanced skills allow them to handle complex medical cases and contribute to improved patient outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Advanced Medical job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Johnson City, TN

$47K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Business Office program area. The Advanced Medical Support Assistant (AMSA) provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary, coordinated care delivery model. There are various specialty sections within the Business Office program areas.Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens according to 38 U.S.C. 7407(a).
  • Experience. No experience required.
  • Education. High school diploma, General Education Development equivalency certificate, or proficiency certificate from a State or territorial-level Board or Department of Education.
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration. None
  • English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must meet the following experience:
Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-5 Medical Support Assistant grade level. Duties at this level include, but are not limited to: performing a full range of duties related to the delivery of healthcare services in an inpatient or outpatient setting; answering phones; greeting patients; relaying messages to appropriate staff inside or outside of the unit; scheduling appointments; including interpreting and verifying provider orders to schedule within scheduling guidelines.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Candidates must demonstrate the KSAs below:
  1. Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide range of medical clinicians across multiple disciplines (e.g. medical doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, clinical pharmacists, and nursing staff) to accomplish team goal setting to ensure medical care to patients is met.
  2. Ability to independently set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations.
  3. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, [electronically, by phone, in person], and in writing, with internal and external customers. This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels, as well as resolving patient concerns.
  4. Advanced knowledge of the technical health care process (including, but not limited to, scheduling across interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery and/or care in the community models and patient health care portals) as it relates to access to care.
  5. Advanced knowledge of policies and procedures associated with interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery and/or care in the community operational activities that affect patient flow, and patient support care administrative functions to include, but not limited to appointment cycles, outside patient referrals, follow-up care, overbooking, provider availability, etc.
  6. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology due to the technical nature of language utilized by clinicians.
Grandfathering Provision. Applicants 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).
Note: You must provide detailed information of your experience performed. Information such as "I was a Medical Support Assistant" is insufficient to determine your qualifications. Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week.
Note: Quality of Experience. Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to MSA experience or equivalent administrative clinical support role in a non-VA medical inpatient or outpatient setting at the next lower grade level. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity/difficulty and a range of varieties.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: Typically, the Advanced Medical Support Assistant must be able to operate a computer terminal and be able to manage multiple activities at one time. Work is generally sedentary; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items. Work Environment: The work may be stressful due to the accelerated pace for several hours at a time during peak clinic hours or on days that have a large volume of clinic activity.Education:*Note: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.Employment Type: OTHER

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