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Medical Support Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a Medical Support Assistant job in Radiology Service at the San Diego VA Healthcare System, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The person schedules outpatient clinic appointments and imaging procedures using VA computer systems. The announcement says the job closes early once 50 applications are received.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The job will close when the VA receives 50 applications, which may happen before the closing date of 11/06/2026.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens can apply. The announcement says the job is open to the public, and the agency clarified that it is for United States citizens.

What you would do

  • Review imaging orders to find urgency and separate routine procedures from special studies
  • Check requests for accuracy and tell the doctor about problems that block scheduling
  • Review patient medical records for lab results, allergies, and other details needed to schedule
  • Screen patients and prepare required forms, sending protocol forms to the radiologist when needed
  • Tell patients their pre-appointment instructions, such as fasting or getting labs
  • Coordinate pre-procedure needs with other departments such as Anesthesiology and Interventional Radiology

Do you qualify for GS-5?

With experience: No experience is required for the GS-5 level. You can also qualify with one year of experience at the next lower grade (GS-4) that is comparable to this work.

With education: A high school diploma, GED, or state proficiency certificate meets the basic education requirement. For GS-5, two years of education above high school can qualify you instead of one year of experience.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV showing job title, duties, start and end dates (month/year), and average hours worked per week
  • High school diploma, GED, or proficiency certificate
  • Transcript if you use college education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference or have a disability letter for 10-point preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee (dated 2026, not an award SF-50)
  • Disability letter if claiming Schedule A or VA disability status
  • Separation notice (RIF) if applicable

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your resume, supporting documents, questionnaire answers, and any required assessments match the qualifications. USA Hire online assessments may be required, and reference checks are done. Missing required information or errors may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must list the start and end month and year for each job, plus average hours per week, or you may be rated lower
  • If you use college to qualify, upload your transcript because it is required for that path
  • Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and upload your DD-214 and any SF-15 if you apply that way
  • Apply before the closing date because the job may close early after 50 applications

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, subject to change based on agency needs. Full-time.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. Permanent change of station is not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; REAL ID required for driver's license or state ID
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (or approved exemption)
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must be able to stand, lift, carry, bend, and push
  • May need personal protective equipment and annual TB screening

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$50,459 – $65,597 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-5 · General Schedule
Location
San Diego, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Support Assistance (0679)
Announcement
CBSX-13101505-27-JAB

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