Medical Administration Specialist

Veterans Health Administration

Wichita (KS)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Robert J. Dole VAMC in Wichita, KS is recruiting for a Medical Administrative Specialist- Health Administrative Specialist on Duty (HOD) under the supervision of the Medical Administration Service (MAS).

NOTE: This announcement has three positions available. The incumbent will have authority to represent the Medical Center Director and MAS on administrative matters during non-regular tours and will provide continuous medical administrative support, ensuring compliance with procedural and

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application.
Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions.
If using foreign education, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

Represent the Medical Center Director and the Chief, MAS on administrative matters during non-regular tours.
Maintain continuity of medical administrative support for clinical and administrative staff during off-tour hours.
Provide guidance to meet procedural, legal, and administrative requirements for patient care and resource use.
Respond to emergencies and assist with computer issues during non-business hours.
Perform other duties as assigned by MAS or Medical Administration leadership.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Robert J. Dole VAMC is recruiting for a Medical Administrative Specialist- Health Administrative Specialist on Duty (HOD) under the supervision of the Medical Administration Service (MAS). NOTE: This announcement has three positions available.

Key Responsibilities

Duties: The incumbent serves as a Medical Administrative Specialist- Health Administrative Specialist on Duty (HOD); the position has both the authority and responsibility to represent both the Medical Center Director and the Chief, MAS on all administrative matters occurring when assigned to other than a normal tour of duty.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Delegated full authority and responsibility to exercise the Medical Center Director's prerogative in medical administrative matters and issues that may arise. Represents management in (non-policy making) administrative matters. Represents management in matters pertaining to the lawful retention of veterans in the VAMC.

Maintains continuity of functions and provides full medical administrative support during other than normal tours of duty to clinical and administrative medical center staff. Responsible for achieving management objectives and supporting the decision of management in carrying out duties. Provides technical guidance necessary to meet procedural, legal, and administrative requirements relating to the care and treatment of patients to achieve optimum use of available resources.

Processes administrative issues surrounding beneficiary death, seriously ill cases, elopements, suicides, assaults, deaths on arrival (DOAs), homicides, code blue, cost recovery matters, and facility or community disasters, etc. Assists in responding to emergencies, determines priorities and nature of action to be taken. Assists with computer issues during non-business hours.

Maintains good public and media relations as instructed and trained by the Public Affairs Officer until the designated employee arrives. Conducts analytical studies on operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects as assigned. Reviews data and information for trends, problem areas, and makes recommendations to management to resolve issues. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Rotating shifts (evenings & nights, no day shift) with Holidays/Weekends required Rotating shifts are as follows below: Weekdays: M-F 4:00pm-12:00am Weekends and Holidays: Sat & Sun 8:00am-4:00pm Midnights: 12:00am-8:00am Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#:Medical Administration Specialist/ Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 - $80243/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.