Medical Support Assistant

Job Summary

Job Title: Medical Support Assistant (Scheduler/Receptionist) – VA Outpatient & Community Care Services

Contract Type: Full-Time, ContractWork Location: Sheridan, WY - Combination of Onsite (RMR & OCC) and Remote Work – Location Allocation Subject to VA NeedsClearance Required: Yes – Personnel Security Clearance (Estimated 2–4 Weeks Process)
Hourly: $16.85/hr plus $5.09 for H&W

Job Summary:

The Medical Support Assistant (Scheduler/Receptionist) is responsible for coordinating and managing appointment scheduling, patient communications, and consult processing in accordance with VA policies and procedures. Duties include working closely with veterans, VA providers, and community care partners to ensure timely and accurate scheduling; processing consults through systems such as HSRM and PPMS; validating and updating patient demographic data; and supporting integration of medical information into CPRS and VISTA.

The role also involves providing high-quality customer service, answering phone inquiries, using Microsoft Office tools, and collaborating with the Lead Scheduler to ensure team efficiency and compliance with VHA directives.

• Coordinate appointment scheduling and reception activities in compliance with applicable VHA directives.

• Ensure timely and accurate communication with patients regarding appointments, consults, and services.

• Serve as the liaison between Veterans, internal VA medical providers, and community care providers.

• Properly process community care consults using systems such as Health Share Referral Manager (HSRM) and Provider Profile Management System (PPMS).

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of VA Community Care rules and scheduling procedures.

• Validate and update patient demographic and administrative information in CPRS and VISTA systems.

• Work collaboratively with Lead Scheduler and scheduling team to ensure all staff are competent and demonstrate professional, proactive representation of the VA.

• Notify contracting supervisor promptly of any issues with automated systems or scheduling software.

• Screen and respond to phone inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

• Perform appointment tracking, documentation, and follow-up procedures as required.

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) for communication and task management.

• Deliver high-quality customer service to patients, families, VA staff, physicians, and all associated personnel.

• U.S. Citizenship (required for VA contract positions)

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
  , including:

  • Completion and submission of background investigation forms

  • Successful adjudication by the Personnel Security Adjudication Center (PSAC)

  • Issuance of a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.