Medical Secretary (Medical Support Assistant Advanced)
By Department of Veterans Affairs At , White River Junction $46,170 - $60,017 a year
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology due to the technical nature of language utilized by clinicians.
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Utilizes computerized scheduling software to make, cancel, or amend patient appointments, following national and service-specific scheduling guidelines.
Processes return to clinic orders, clinic cancellations, and other provider-initiated scheduling activities.
Checks Veterans in and out using the electronic medical records system, verifying demographics, insurance and updating patient profiles.
Receives and responds to incoming phone calls from Veterans, caretakers, visitors, employees, and vendors.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the medical field? Become an Advanced Medical Support Assistant and make a difference in the lives of patients! With this position, you will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to healthcare professionals, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. You will also have the opportunity to work with a variety of medical professionals and gain valuable experience in the medical field. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, this is the job for you!

Overview Advanced Medical Support Assistants (AMSA) provide administrative and clinical support to medical staff in a variety of healthcare settings. They are responsible for a variety of tasks, including scheduling appointments, preparing patient charts, taking vital signs, and providing patient education. They may also assist with medical procedures, such as drawing blood or administering injections. Detailed Job Description Advanced Medical Support Assistants are responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to medical staff. This includes scheduling appointments, preparing patient charts, taking vital signs, and providing patient education. They may also assist with medical procedures, such as drawing blood or administering injections. They must be knowledgeable about medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, as well as medical office procedures. They must be able to accurately document patient information and maintain patient confidentiality. Job Skills Required
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Knowledge of medical office procedures
• Ability to accurately document patient information
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a medical assistant program
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Advanced Medical Support Assistant (AMSA)
• Previous experience in a medical office setting
Job Knowledge
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Knowledge of medical office procedures
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
• Knowledge of medical coding and billing
Job Experience
• Previous experience in a medical office setting
• Previous experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Previous experience with medical coding and billing
Job Responsibilities
• Scheduling appointments
• Preparing patient charts
• Taking vital signs
• Providing patient education
• Assisting with medical procedures, such as drawing blood or administering injections
• Accurately documenting patient information
• Maintaining patient confidentiality
• Adhering to HIPAA regulations
• Processing medical coding and billing