The Advanced MSA performs difficult and responsible specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work ...
The Advanced MSA performs difficult and responsible specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Fort Smith, AR · On-site
$49K/yr
The Advanced MSA performs difficult and responsible specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Fort Smith, AR · On-site
$49K/yr
The Advanced MSA performs difficult and responsible specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Branson, MO · On-site
$49K/yr
The Advanced MSA performs difficult and responsible specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Branson, MO · On-site
$49K/yr
The Advanced MSA performs difficult and responsible specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Fayetteville, AR · On-site
$49K/yr
The Advanced MSA performs difficult and responsible specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Fayetteville, AR · On-site
$49K/yr
The Advanced MSA performs difficult and responsible specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Prescott, AZ · On-site
$50K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Prescott, AZ · On-site
$50K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Little Rock, AR · On-site
$45K/yr
The Advanced MSA performs difficult and responsible specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Little Rock, AR · On-site
$45K/yr
The Advanced MSA performs difficult and responsible specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Cottonwood, AZ · On-site
$50K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Cottonwood, AZ · On-site
$50K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Memphis, TN · On-site
$47K/yr
Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to Advanced MSA experience or equivalent administrative clinical support role in a non-VA medical inpatient or outpatient setting at the next lower ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Memphis, TN · On-site
$47K/yr
Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to Advanced MSA experience or equivalent administrative clinical support role in a non-VA medical inpatient or outpatient setting at the next lower ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant (Telehealth)
Prescott, AZ · On-site
$45K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant (Telehealth)
Prescott, AZ · On-site
$45K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Intermittent Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$47K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Intermittent Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$47K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Bath, NY · On-site
$46K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Bath, NY · On-site
$46K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$47K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$47K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1
$45K - $59K/yr
Learn more about this agency Duties Help The Advanced MSA supports the Facility Wide with ongoing management of contacting veterans and their caregivers for scheduling, canceling, and re-scheduling ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1
$45K - $59K/yr
Learn more about this agency Duties Help The Advanced MSA supports the Facility Wide with ongoing management of contacting veterans and their caregivers for scheduling, canceling, and re-scheduling ...
Lead Medical Support Assistant
Louisville, KY · On-site +1
$55K - $72K/yr
... Advanced MSA staff, MSA staff, patients, and other interdisciplinary staff to resolve day to day conflicts. * For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must ...
Lead Medical Support Assistant
Louisville, KY · On-site +1
$55K - $72K/yr
... Advanced MSA staff, MSA staff, patients, and other interdisciplinary staff to resolve day to day conflicts. * For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Monticello, NY · On-site +1
$53K - $69K/yr
Summary The Advanced MSA coordinates with the patient care team to review the clinic utilization by using various reports (e.g., Clinic Utilization Statistical Summary), ensures that the clinic setup ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Monticello, NY · On-site +1
$53K - $69K/yr
Summary The Advanced MSA coordinates with the patient care team to review the clinic utilization by using various reports (e.g., Clinic Utilization Statistical Summary), ensures that the clinic setup ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Wellsville, NY · On-site
$47K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Wellsville, NY · On-site
$47K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
East Orange, NJ · On-site
$53K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
East Orange, NJ · On-site
$53K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Bath, NY · On-site +1
$46K - $60K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in or in support of an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. * Processes ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Bath, NY · On-site +1
$46K - $60K/yr
The Advanced MSA provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in or in support of an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. * Processes ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
East Orange, NJ · On-site +1
$53K - $69K/yr
The Advanced MSA is assigned to the Specialty Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Learn more about this agency Duties Help VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: Total Rewards of a Allied Health ...
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
East Orange, NJ · On-site +1
$53K - $69K/yr
The Advanced MSA is assigned to the Specialty Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Learn more about this agency Duties Help VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: Total Rewards of a Allied Health ...
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What is the difference between Advanced Msa vs Medical Billing Specialist?
| Aspect | Advanced Msa | Medical Billing Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Certification in medical billing and coding, sometimes advanced certifications | Certification in medical billing and coding, often similar certifications |
| Work Environment | Healthcare facilities, insurance companies, or billing companies | Medical offices, clinics, hospitals, billing companies |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used across healthcare providers and insurance firms for complex billing tasks | Commonly employed in outpatient clinics and physician offices for billing |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Often compared for billing complexity and certification requirements | Compared for daily billing tasks and certification levels |
Advanced Msa and Medical Billing Specialist roles share similar credentials and work environments, but Advanced Msa typically handles more complex billing processes and may require additional certifications. Both roles are vital in healthcare billing, with the Advanced Msa often working in larger organizations or specialized settings.

$49K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 23 days ago
Job description
- United States 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 and Education.
- (1) Experience. No experience required
- (2) Education. High school diploma, General Education Development equivalency certificate, or proficiency certificate from a State or territorial-level Board or Department of Education.
- Certification. None required.
- English Language Proficiency. Medical Support Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
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).
Grade Determinations. To qualify for the GS-06 level, your resume must demonstrate you possess the required experience necessary to possess the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required for the grade. Be specific when describing the job duties that demonstrate you possess the KSAs listed. Resume must include hours per week for work experience credit.
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced), GS-06
(a) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level.
(b) Assignment. The Advanced MSA performs difficult and responsible specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or care in the community resources. Recommends changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines. Expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Coordinates with the patient care team to review clinic appointment availability (utilization) to ensure that clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinics, and makes adjustments as necessary. MSAs at this level develop and/or maintain effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model teams, VA medical centers, and other agencies (e.g., assist with communications during the inpatient to outpatient discharge; communicate with non-VA medical facilities; prepare correspondence to notify patients of normal lab results; manage a system for follow-up care such as consults, tests, etc.).
(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition, you must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs in your resume:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology due to the technical nature of language utilized by clinicians.
4. 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.
5. Ability to independently set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations.
6. 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.
Preferred Experience:
- Mental Health experience preferred
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.
Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.
Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.