Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)

Veterans Health AdministrationBedford, Massachusetts · Gloucester, Massachusetts · Haverhill, Massachusetts · Lynn, Massachusetts

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Job type
Not stated by the source
Department
Department of Veterans Affairs
Salary
USD 56,518–73,474 per year (as published by the source)
Posted
2026-10-28
Applications close
2026-11-30 · Closes in 17 days

Description

These positions fall under various healthcare service lines within VA Bedford Health Care System. Most shifts are scheduled during the day but some shifts may be evenings, nights, and include weekends/holidays. Medical Support Assistants (Advanced) may work tours other than their regular scheduled tour, including working evenings, nights, weekends/holidays to cover shortages or high patient volume. Shift changes will be considered based on patient and facility needs.