Medical Administration Officer/Deputy Chief of Health Administration Service

Incumbent serves as the Deputy Chief, Health Administration Service (HAS) and is the second level supervisory and managerial authority over HAS at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (RLRVAMC). RLRVAMC serves multiple states and provides care for 63,000 Veterans, within a complexity 1A inpatient facility in downtown Indianapolis and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Bloomington, Brownsburg, Shelbyville, Terre Haute, Wakeman, and Lafayette.

In this position, you will serve as Medical Administration Officer, Deputy Chief of Health Administration Service. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides timely and reliable information and advice regarding the subject matter under his/her purview, to include efficiency and effectiveness of patient transportation program, administrative officer of the day program, beneficiary travel, enrollment and eligibility, and outpatient scheduling compliance and standardization. Oversees service management through subordinates managing the daily operations Scheduling, Enrollment, and Healthcare Administrative Officer of the Day. Establishes and reviews patient administration systems and patient care functions for the organization that ensures government needs are met and validated, and that economy and quality of operations are maintained or improved. Authority for the development and management of a large operational budget and is responsible for the formulations, fiscal administration and coordination with appropriate services in administering significant fund control budgets. Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Participates in the annual budget estimate for operation of HAS activities. In addition to funds for patient care, budget estimates include staffing requirements, equipment and supplies, etc. Ensures business administration requirements and their implications are appropriately understood and considered in decision-making. This requires forecasting, trending, and analysis as well as evaluation of existing and new laws, Directives, and Handbooks to ensure the latest program requirements are met. Makes workload surveys and scheduling studies in clinics and admission sections to recommend changes in the work distribution, scheduling policies, etc. Performs methods and procedure studies and makes recommendations for changes. Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up. Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact organization. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Administration Officer/Deputy Chief of Health Administration Service/PD92485-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: An incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Drivers License Required. A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 may 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.