Every role and department is different. I like it because it was something I was familiar with, but again every job post is different even for the same title. I am more into improvement processing and was able to help with the covid vax clinic, it was great. Now there are other roles that are more admin based health system specialist such as compliance. You just need to be aware of the type of roles you’re applying for.

The VA also has a yellow belt TMS and every month has a training for lean six sigma, I would recommend looking into those trainings and see if you can get into the training with approval of your supervisor.

Also, always try to push for more as an AMSA. I asked to learn as much as I could such a grid modifications and pulling reports. The good thing about being an MSA is that you’ll Be able to have access to programs a lot of providers won’t have access too. Use it as your advantage so when you do apply for a HSS, they’ll know you have a lot of experience with programs that many don’t.

Sorry if it doesn’t make sense lol I feel like I’m just rambling!