Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

The HAS at GVSMVAMC is collaborating with OTED and the DOD SkillBridge program office to develop a VA SkillBridge program in Jackson, MS. Instituting a Medical Support Assistant SkillBridge program at GVSMVAMC will enable VA to select, train and provide civilian job experience to transitioning service members interested in careers at VA.• This will fill a current gap in the targeted job series• SkillBridge can be fully implemented at GVSMVAMC during Fiscal Year 2025• SkillBridge links to VA senior leadership’s national goals and strategies

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center’s (GVSMVAMC) Health Administration Service (HAS) is seeking collaboration through the DoD SkillBridge program by offering a critical administrative position: Advanced Medical Support Assistant (MSA). The role is essential to improving access to care, streamlining administrative workflows, and strengthening overall operational efficiency within HAS. HAS plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficient healthcare administration for over 54,000 enrolled Veterans across rural and highly rural areas. Currently, our service line is facing vacancies in these areas. By integrating transitioning service members into key positions, we aim to improve service delivery, reduce delays, and enhance the overall veteran experience. SkillBridge participants will gain valuable hands-on experience in healthcare administration while directly contributing to the VA’s mission of serving those who have served.

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center’s (GVSMVAMC) Health Administration Service (HAS) is seeking collaboration through the DoD SkillBridge program by offering a critical administrative position: Transportation Assistant (MSA). The role is essential to improving access to care, streamlining administrative workflows, and strengthening overall operational efficiency within HAS. HAS plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficient healthcare administration for over 54,000 enrolled Veterans across rural and highly rural areas. Currently, our service line is facing vacancies in these areas. By integrating transitioning service members into key positions, we aim to improve service delivery, reduce delays, and enhance the overall veteran experience. SkillBridge participants will gain valuable hands-on experience in healthcare administration while directly contributing to the VA’s mission of serving those who have served.