What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Support Assistant position at Aptive?
Job Summary
Job Title: Medical Support Assistant
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Healthcare System: VA Health Care System
Location: Onsite; Multiple locations in Eastern Colorado
Work Schedule: Full-time
Overview: Arrow ARC is seeking reliable and mission-driven Medical Support Assistants (MSAs) to support Veterans served by the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. MSAs provide critical front-line administrative support across outpatient clinics, virtual care services, and the Office of Community Care. All roles require attention to detail, effective communication, and a strong commitment to Veteran care.
Primary Responsibilities
About Aptive. Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300 nationwide.
EEO Statement
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. About Aptive: Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300 nationwide.
Job Title: Medical Support Assistant
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Healthcare System: VA Health Care System
Location: Onsite; Multiple locations in Eastern Colorado
Work Schedule: Full-time
Overview: Arrow ARC is seeking reliable and mission-driven Medical Support Assistants (MSAs) to support Veterans served by the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. MSAs provide critical front-line administrative support across outpatient clinics, virtual care services, and the Office of Community Care. All roles require attention to detail, effective communication, and a strong commitment to Veteran care.
Primary Responsibilities
- Schedule, reschedule, and cancel Veteran appointments using VistA and CPRS in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines
- Receive and respond to incoming calls, secure messages, and Veteran inquiries
- Conduct patient check-ins and check-outs
- Review, verify, and update demographics, insurance, and other patient data in VA systems
- Provide support for outpatient consult management, including Community Care consults and HealthShare Referral Manager (HSRM)
- Support clinical teams by managing clinic profiles, calendar builds, and schedule adjustments
- Coordinate care across internal VA services and external providers when applicable
- Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and federal privacy regulations
- U.S. citizenship
- High school diploma or GED required
- Oral and written proficiency with English.
- Basic medical terminology knowledge
- Minimum of 6 months’ customer service experience
- At least 1 year of clerical, call center, or healthcare administrative experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Typing and data entry speed sufficient for a fast-paced environment (at least 50 words per minute (WPM)
- Ability to pass a federal background investigation and obtain Tier 1 security clearance
About Aptive. Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300 nationwide.
EEO Statement
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. About Aptive: Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300 nationwide.