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Medical Administrative Assistant

Veterans Health Administration

East Orange, NJ · contract · Entry

$59,465 – $77,306

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This intermittent position supports a VA medical center with patient admissions, insurance verification, bed management, and administrative coverage during regular and off-hours operations. It suits someone experienced in healthcare administration who can handle complex procedures like decedent affairs, patient transfers, and regulatory compliance while working an on-call schedule.

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

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized administrative support experience in a healthcare facility
  • Experience processing admissions, transfers, and discharges
  • Experience verifying patient eligibility and insurance information
  • Experience managing decedent affairs procedures
  • Experience updating patient tracking systems like VistA and BMS
  • Experience compiling statistical reports like Gains and Losses
  • Ability to work intermittent on-call schedule

Nice to have

  • Experience coordinating patient referrals and special transportation
  • Experience handling inquiries under Privacy Act and FOIA guidelines
  • Experience conducting preliminary incident investigations

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