Medical Support Assistant at Spectrum Healthcare Resources

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is excited to offer a potential career opportunity for a Medical Support Assistant at the Central Texas VA Health Care System - Office of Community Care (OCC), in Temple, TX.  This civilian position is an outstanding chance to contribute to the health and well-being of our Veterans while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance and a supportive patient community.

Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of those who served our country, with a focus on quality care and professional development!

Requirements:

• Must be a resident of the United States of America.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Oral and written proficiency in English.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to type at least 50 words per minute.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge.
• Minimum of 6 months customer service experience.
• No health or physical disability restrictions that interfere with assigned duties.
• Must complete all required background checks and receive favorable adjudication.
• Must complete mandatory VA training (HIPAA, Privacy, VistA/CPRS, etc.).
• Compliance with OSHA standards and VA immunization/screening requirements (TB, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza, COVID-19, etc.).

Job Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments.
• Provide front desk reception and administrative support.
• Validate and update patient demographics.
• Process incoming records and ensure proper integration into systems.
• Handle Community Care consults.
• Coordinate Veteran care with internal VA providers and community care services.
• Respond to calls and inquiries in a courteous and timely manner.
• Use Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, CPRS, VistA, VetLink, CTM, and other systems.
• Perform pre- and post-appointment tracking and patient communication.
• Support the Patient Aligned Care Team and participate in clinic operations.
• Monitor reports and metrics such as NEAR, 90-Day Warning, etc.
• Maintain compliance with scheduling and regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission).
• Act as Patient Relations Representative, resolving complaints professionally.
• Maintain IT security protocols and safeguard patient information.
• Participate in team huddles and demonstrate adaptability under pressure.
• Receive training on emergency protocols and infection control.

For more Information, please contact:

Lexie Pollard- Recruiter II

314-744-4162 or [email protected]

Company Overview:Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics, and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

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