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Aptive

Medical Support Assistant

Oklahoma City, OK

$37K - $47K/yr

Track, review, and respond to electronic orders, consults, and other items in the VA's electronic medical record * Support the care and treatment of Veterans through accurate, timely administrative ...

Aptive

Medical Support Assistant

Tulsa, OK

$36K - $47K/yr

Track, review, and respond to electronic orders, consults, and other items in the VA's electronic medical record * Support the care and treatment of Veterans through accurate, timely administrative ...

Sciolex Corporation

Medical Support Assistant

Tulsa, OK

$16 - $17.50/hr

The Medical Support Assistant shall perform receptionist functions in support of Veterans Health Administration, including but not limited to: * Screens and receives phone calls in a courteous and ...

Sciolex Corporation

Medical Support Assistant

Muskogee, OK · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Responsibilities The Medical Support Assistant shall perform receptionist functions in support of Veterans Health Administration, including but not limited to: * Screens and receives phone calls in a ...

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How much do medical support jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical support in Oklahoma is $42,244.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,900.00 and $47,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is medical support?

Medical support jobs refer to roles that assist healthcare professionals in delivering patient care and maintaining the smooth operation of medical facilities. These positions can include medical assistants, administrative staff, medical secretaries, lab technicians, and support roles in clinics, hospitals, or private practices. Medical support staff are essential for tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, preparing patients for exams, and ensuring a clean, organized environment. Their work enables doctors, nurses, and other clinicians to focus on patient treatment. These roles often require strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and compassion.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical support professional?

To thrive as a Medical Support professional, you need knowledge of medical terminology, basic patient care, administrative procedures, and typically a relevant certification such as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, scheduling software, and office equipment is commonly required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills that help ensure efficient support to both patients and healthcare teams. These qualifications and skills are essential for maintaining smooth clinical operations, accurate patient records, and a positive patient experience.

What are some common challenges faced by medical support professionals in a healthcare setting?

Medical Support professionals often encounter challenges such as managing high patient volumes, maintaining accurate patient records under time constraints, and adapting to rapidly changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. They must also navigate sensitive patient interactions while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations like HIPAA. Team collaboration is essential, as they work closely with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to provide seamless patient care, which requires strong communication and organizational skills.

What is the difference between Medical Support vs Medical Assistant?

AspectMedical SupportMedical Assistant
CertificationsVaries; often includes administrative or clinical certificationsCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, administrative officesClinics, outpatient facilities, hospitals
Job ResponsibilitiesAdministrative tasks, patient support, schedulingClinical tasks, patient exams, basic lab work

Medical Support roles focus on administrative and patient coordination tasks, often requiring certifications related to office management. Medical Assistants perform clinical duties like taking vital signs and assisting with exams, usually with specific medical assistant certifications. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings but differ mainly in clinical versus administrative focus.

What does a medical support assistant do?

A medical support assistant provides administrative and clinical support in healthcare settings, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and assisting with patient check-in and check-out. They often use electronic health record systems and may perform basic clinical tasks under supervision to ensure smooth clinic operations.

What are the most commonly searched types of Medical Support jobs in Oklahoma?

The most popular types of Medical Support jobs in Oklahoma are:

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Infographic showing various Medical Support job openings in Oklahoma as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,244 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Medical Support Assistant

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Claremore, OK • On-site

$38K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

**The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.**
Performs duties related to the receipt, intake and indexing of health and administrative information. MSA's will interface with personal computer applications as well as numerous Vista applications. The MSA is responsible for scheduling appointments, including interpreting and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines.
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:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Experience: None
  • Education: High school diploma, General Education Development equivalency certificate, or proficiency certificate from a State or territorial-level Board or Department of Education.
  • English Language Proficiency: Candidates 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).
Grandfathering Provision. Employees in VHA in this occupation, under a permanent, appropriate, and legal placement effective February 5, 2026 of the qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held, including positive education and registration/certification where applicable. For employees who do not meet all the basic or assignment-specific requirements in this standard but met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed, the following provisions apply:
  • Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
  • Employees retained in this occupation under this provision who subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation.
NOTE: This provision is not intended to regularize appointments/placements
Grade Determinations: In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, the following education and experience criteria must be met when determining the grade of the candidates:
Medical Support Assistant, GS-3
  • Experience or Education.None beyond the basic requirements.
Medical Support Assistant, GS-4
  • Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-3 level. (Applying general rules and policies relating to clinic functions, staff, and automated data processing methods in support of treatment to patients; utilize a variety of patient data systems in scheduling patients for treatment and annotate patient records; perform front desk duties, receive telephone call, and visitors to the unit; make and cancel appointments, review patient records for necessary information, and review patient demographics and insurance verification; consult with clinic staff when processing physician scheduling and administrative orders.)
OR
  • Education. One year of education above high school.
AND
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience [or education] above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  1. Knowledge of basic medical terminology to assist in the provision of care to patients.
  2. Skill in recording patient messages and understanding physician requests pertaining to follow-up medical care in internal or external clinics.
  3. Ability to meet, communicate, and interact with individuals from varying backgrounds and other health care team members in a courteous and helpful manner in order to facilitate medical care for patients.
  4. Ability to use, and navigate between, various types of office automation equipment and software (i.e., computer systems, web-based scheduling programs; insurance collection system; scanning software, multiple line phone systems; electronic faxing programs) to support patient care.
Medical Support Assistant, GS-5
  • Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-4 level. (Scheduling and rescheduling patients for treatment; interviewing patients for appointments; referring patients to other medical specialty clinics; providing information to patients necessary to resolve complaints; interacting with both internal and external customers; reviewing and documenting medical outpatient and inpatient electronic health records, as well as administrative records; verifying third party insurance and updating information; obtaining medical information from patients; coordinating information and actions related to patient care and services; and scheduling appointments in accordance with scheduling guidelines.
OR
  • Education. Two years of education above high school.
AND
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience [or education] above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  1. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology specific to understand medical diagnosis and procedures sufficient to communicate clinical staff instructions to patients.
  2. Skill in customer service with the ability to identify customer concerns, and refer to the appropriate staff, as necessary, to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
  3. Ability to operate computerized programs and systems in order to enter, modify, and retrieve sensitive medical and patient identifying information (PII) into or from electronic health records, scheduling systems, and/or reports.
  4. Ability to schedule medical appointments in a clinical setting.
  5. Ability to work independently in the accomplishment of a wide variety of duties performing patient support work.
  6. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in person, electronically, and/or by telephone, with internal and external customers.

Preferred Experience:
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-05. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-05.
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. While working in the nursing units or ED, physical demands include walking, getting up and down from sitting to retrieve various items and carrying items such as papers, folders, belongings, etc. Crouching and bending is required to file documents and attend to supply needs. Although constant demands, such as continually ringing telephones and continual work interruptions by staff and patients, sometimes make it very difficult for the medical support assistant to leave the work area for even a short period of time. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.Education:IMPORTANT: If using post-high school education to substitute for experience at the GS-04 or GS-05, you must submit a copy of your unofficial or official transcript with your application.
If selected, to meet the basic requirement of high school education or equivalent and prior to a firm job offer being extended, applicants must provide one of the following as verification of the education requirement if not covered under the grandfathering provision:
  • Copy of high school diploma OR high school transcript (unofficial or official) OR GED Certificate OR homeschooling completion OR proficiency certificate issued by a State or Territorial Board or Department of Education OR college transcript (official)
Employment Type: OTHER

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