Medical Support Assistant (MSA)

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Verification

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Salary

$43K-$56K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$81,444 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+6.9% - Faster than average

39% below the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Healthcare From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

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Deadline

Sep 30, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: PA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Medical Support Assistant (MSA) Erie County, Pennsylvania Summary This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill any Medical Support Assistant position that may become vacant within the Erie VA Healthcare System and associated CBOCs for which we are hiring and can be used for up to 90 days after the announcement closes. Applicants will be referred as positions become available. This is an open continuous announcement, the First cut point will be 3/11/2026 with additional cut points every 2 weeks as needed. Duties VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The MSA independently performs a full range of duties related to the delivery of healthcare services in an inpatient or outpatient setting and advises clinical staff on current administrative processes, and support work relating to the care and treatment given to patients in inpatient units, outpatient clinics, patient scheduling call centers, Care in the Community Support Staff (CITC), and ancillary support services. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Answer phones, greeting patients, relaying messages to appropriate staff inside or outside of the unit, scheduling appointments, including interpreting and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines Schedule, cancel, re-schedule patient appointments and/or consults Enter no-show information and monitor appointment requests from multiple electronic sources Participate in huddles with other MSAs and/or clinic staff to determine the daily needs of the clinic Monitor both inpatient and outpatient appointments in areas of responsibility Verify and update demographics and insurance

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