Intermittent Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)

East Orange, NJ · contract · Mid

$53,512 – $69,565

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is an Advanced Medical Support Assistant role at a VA hospital managing administrative functions for eligibility, emergency, and specialty care teams on an intermittent schedule. The position suits someone with healthcare administrative experience who can coordinate communication between patients, clinical staff, and external facilities while managing clinic operations and electronic records.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Medical Terminology

What they ask for

Required

High school diploma or GED
U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen status
Proficiency in spoken and written English
One year of creditable experience at GS-05 level or equivalent

Nice to have

Prior military service
Experience with interdisciplinary coordinated care models