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
• English Language Proficiency: MSAs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Policy
• Experience: Six months experience of clerical, office, customer service, or other administrative work that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position
• OR, Education: One year above high school
• OR, Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable
• 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: In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must also meet the following grade requirement for a Lead Medical Support Assistant, GS-0679-7
• They must have one (1) year of experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level and also be able to demonstrate the KSAs listed below: Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or community resources
• Ability to utilize numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics in an interdisciplinary setting
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and delegate tasks/responsibilities in order to meet deadlines
• Skill in communicating with individuals to obtain the desired effect [and coordinating with a variety of interdisciplinary care team staff Ability to provide staff development and training
• Ability to manage staffing requirements, manage workflow priorities, and adjust the flow of work to meet team and patient needs
• This includes the ability to follow-up on pending issues and demonstrate an understanding of the impact of incomplete work across multiple clinics
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-07
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS 07 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary with prolonged periods of sitting
• The work requires moderate lifting, carrying, pushing, standing
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• ability to read without strain
• ability to hear the whispered voice with or without hearing aid
• emotional & mental stability
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• VA HANDBOOK 5005/117 PART II APPENDIX G45, dated August 1, 2019