Medical Administration Officer - Health Administration Service Chief

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans HealthAdministration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System (DVHCS), Health Administration Service (HAS) in Durham, NC. The position services the VAMC, and its 10 sites of care including six Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

The Medical Administration Officer position provides oversight, leadership, direct supervision, and management of the integration of clinical and administrative functions and operates in support of improving access to timely and highly specialized care needs for a highly complex Level 1a VAMC. Other duties include but are not limited to: Reviews patient administration and patient care functions to identify areas where improvement could be realized by staff and operational personnel. Conducts workload surveys and scheduling studies in clinics, admission services, various clinical services, and changes work distribution, scheduling policies, etc. Participates in administering programs concerning such matters as equal opportunity, merit promotion, labor management relations, and position management. The position initiates reassignment of personnel as required, and has comprehensive knowledge of Medical Center operations, advising on personnel utilization. Responsible for developing and coordinating performance standards and evaluations of HAS staff and provides counseling for position advancement. The position must be familiar with the procedures for hiring candidates. Manages space and equipment programs for the Service. Coordinates the acquisition of supplies, equipment, and services for the Service. Reviews and approves all requests for supplies, equipment, and services. Arranges for the shared use of equipment, establishes, and administers an effective program of preventive equipment maintenance, coordinates the annual inventory of all property assigned to HAS and oversees the maintenance of accurate records which state the location and condition of the inventory items. Formulates and issues policies through the Medical Center Director relating to the broad area of patient administration which provides a basis for sound administrative practices, defines responsibilities for carrying out specific functions, provides recognized authority consistent with applicable law under which action is taken to minimize the possibility of unauthorized actions or unfavorable criticism, and facilitates decisions to promote consistency of interpretations and application across organizational lines. Develops both long and short-range plans for HAS by coordinating the medical administration needs of the Service. Responsible for making and implementing decisions directly and in-directly affecting patient care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Administration Officer - Health Administration Service Chief/PD070150 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.