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Patient Support Assistant Jobs in Manvel, TX (NOW HIRING)

Natera

IOP/PSC Team Lead - Houston, TX

Houston, TX

Primary Responsibilities Quality Assurance & Audit Support * Assist with the coordination and execution of audits as indicated * Conduct regular quality checks on patient coordination activities ...

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GetixHealth

Patient Scheduler (Remote)

Sugar Land, TX · Remote

$18 - $20/hr

Collaborate with internal teams and third-party systems to support coordinated patient care * Assist insurance verification associates when needed * Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at ...

ARStrat

Patient Scheduler (Remote)

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$18 - $20/hr

Collaborate with internal teams and third-party systems to support coordinated patient care * Assist insurance verification associates when needed * Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at ...

ARStrat

Patient Scheduler (Remote)

Sugar Land, TX · Remote

$18 - $20/hr

Collaborate with internal teams and third-party systems to support coordinated patient care * Assist insurance verification associates when needed * Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at ...

GetixHealth

Patient Scheduler (Remote)

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$18 - $20/hr

Collaborate with internal teams and third-party systems to support coordinated patient care * Assist insurance verification associates when needed * Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at ...

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How much do patient support assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for patient support assistant in Manvel, TX is $33,240.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,500.00 and $34,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a patient support assistant?

Patient Support Assistants are healthcare workers who provide non-clinical support to patients and nursing staff in hospitals, clinics, or care facilities. Their duties often include helping patients with daily tasks, assisting with mobility, delivering meals, maintaining a clean environment, and providing comfort and companionship. They play a crucial role in ensuring patients' well-being and supporting the smooth operation of healthcare settings. Patient Support Assistants work as part of a team under the supervision of nurses or other medical professionals.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a patient support assistant?

To thrive as a Patient Support Assistant, you need basic healthcare knowledge, strong organizational skills, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital information systems, electronic health records, and patient transport equipment is often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, and teamwork help ensure positive patient experiences and effective collaboration with medical staff. These competencies are crucial for maintaining patient comfort, safety, and efficient healthcare operations.

How do patient support assistants collaborate with medical and nursing staff during a shift?

Patient Support Assistants work closely with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive timely and effective care. Their collaboration often involves communicating patient needs, assisting with mobility or hygiene, and relaying updates on patient conditions. They frequently participate in team briefings and are expected to promptly report any changes or concerns to the appropriate clinical staff. This teamwork is essential for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients.

What is the difference between Patient Support Assistant vs Medical Assistant?

AspectPatient Support AssistantMedical Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; optional certificationHigh school diploma; certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesClinics, doctor's offices, hospitals
Job DutiesPatient greeting, scheduling, basic patient supportClinical tasks, patient prep, administrative duties
Industry UsageHealthcare, patient care supportMedical practice, clinical support

While both roles support patient care, Patient Support Assistants primarily handle patient interaction and administrative tasks, whereas Medical Assistants perform clinical procedures and assist healthcare providers directly. The roles often overlap in healthcare settings, but Medical Assistants typically require more clinical training and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Patient Support Assistant job openings in Manvel, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,240 per year, or $16 per hour.

Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Richmond, TX • On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 672 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

51st of 295 rated public sector bodies

Job description

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

The Advanced Medical Support Assistant works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated delivery model with the Clinical Contact Center, Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Primary and Specialty Care clinics, Mental Health, Surgery, and other professional staff to provide access to care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The primary duties of the Advanced Medical Support Assistant may include but are not limited to:

  • Schedules, cancels, or reschedules appointments in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines.
  • Verifies and updates demographics and insurance information. Captures and verifies third-party insurance and updates information in the Insurance Capture (ICB) system.
  • Retrieves and responds to data generated from Audio Care system.
  • Conducts outbound phone calls in response to Veterans requests to reschedule cancelled appointments.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary program meetings such as LEAN groups, Performance Improvement Projects (PIP), and other Telecare work groups or focus groups.
  • Answers phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determines the nature of the requests and utilizes the information to meet patient needs and complies with privacy rules and clinic processes.
  • Promotes Veteran registration of and utilization of My HealtheVet (MHV) by managing messages and authentication of Veterans.
  • Tracks and reports encounters in VistA to the Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
  • Applies knowledge of various software functions to manipulate and arrange data in documents with complicated formats such as graphics and tables. Understands advanced software capabilities sufficiently to utilize the more advanced function keys in a manner that increases productivity.
  • Participates in huddles with assigned clinics (PACT Team, BHIP Teams, and other teams within clinical services) to maximize and coordinate access/healthcare for Veterans.
  • Schedules and removes new patients from the Electronic Wait List and the New Enrollee Appointment Report.
  • Schedules appoints through Consults, RTC, Patient Request, provider request, transfer orders and other deemed appropriate modalities by national and local policies.

Work Schedule: Work schedules may vary based on the location requested. Tour of duty is subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

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).

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)

Telework: Not Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: Varies by location.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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