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Adv Med Support Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent job at the Castle Point, NY VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The posted work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, and there is 1 vacancy. The Advanced Medical Support Assistant helps the patient care team review clinic use reports and keep the clinic set up to meet its needs.

1 vacancy

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.

The job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply, according to the conditions of employment.

What you would do

  • Review clinic use reports with the patient care team.
  • Monitor clinic setup and make needed adjustments.
  • Communicate with patients, caregivers, and care teams about care.
  • Track follow-up care such as consults and tests.
  • Check that patients are ready before appointments and procedures.
  • Enter appropriate information into the electronic health record.

Do you qualify for GS-6?

With experience: You need one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade, which is GS-5. You must also show advanced knowledge of health care scheduling, patient flow, and medical terminology.

With education: A high school diploma, a GED equivalency certificate, or a proficiency certificate from a state or territorial board or department of education. Education must come from accredited schools to count.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV; the 2-page resume limit does not apply
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • DD-214 if it applies to your eligibility

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your application, resume, and supporting documents, which will be verified. Errors or omissions may lower your rating or make you ineligible, and pre-employment reference checks may be done.

Tips for this job:

  • Be clear and specific about your experience, because the agency will not assume what you have done.
  • Include a transcript if you use education to qualify, and only accredited schools count.
  • Submit the complete application package by 11:59 PM ET on 11/09/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Employee provides rotational coverage between the various areas within the assigned facility.

Incentives and relocation: No sign-on bonus or relocation help. Benefits include 37 to 50 paid leave days a year, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months, a childcare subsidy after 60 days, and a federal pension plus a 401K with up to 5% employer contributions.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification for the I-9 form
  • Non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted as identification
  • Participation in the seasonal flu vaccination program is required
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must complete all required application documents

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
$53,512 – $69,565 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-6 · General Schedule
Location
Castle Point, New York
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Support Assistance (0679)
Announcement
CBTE-13105608-27-HA

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