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Supervisory Medical Support Assistant

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Jonathan M Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center

Walla Walla, WA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 13 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/17/2026

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Job Description

The Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA is looking to fill a Supervisory Medical Support Assistant position with the Office of Community Care Service line. The list generated from this announcement can be used up to 90 days.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the announcement closing date.
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. English Language Proficient.
Education:
High school diploma, General Education Development equivalency certificate, or proficiency certificate from a State or territorial-level Board or Department of Education. Specialized Experience must possess one year of specialized 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. •Resume must include hours per week for work experience credit. •Candidates must demonstrate 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.
Reference:
VA Handbook 5005/117, Medical Support Assistant Qualification Standard, GS-679. Published August 1, 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is 8.
Physical Requirements:
The work is mostly sedentary but may require periods of standing or walking however, there are no physical requirements for the 0679 Medical Support Assistant occupation.