Job Description
Summary Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) The Advanced Medical Support Assistant position is assigned to a Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT) model or a Specialty Care Setting involved in a PACT model. The PACT team is a primary care team that generally consists of a primary care provider (MD, NP, PA), registered nurse care manager, clinical associate (LPN or medical assistant/health technician), and administrative associate (MA/MSA/health technician). Responsibilities The position requires the incumbent to physically report for work to the Des Moines, IA VAMC. Duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinates with the patient care team to review the clinic utilization by using various reports (e.g., Clinic Utilization Statistical Summary), ensure that the clinic setup is closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinic, and make any necessary adjustments Develop/maintain effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary team, VA medical cente...