Medical Administration Specialist – After-Hours Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, MO seeks a Medical Administration Specialist within the Health Administration Service.

The role provides full medical administrative support to clinical and administrative staff and represents management on administrative matters, including after-hours coverage. Responsibilities include interpreting rules on eligibility and benefits, coordinating inquiries, processing admissions and transfers, and advising clinical staff on

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 in the Federal service.
• Experience in medical center administrative functions and enrollment eligibility.
• Ability to interpret regulations, laws, and policies related to medical administration.

Responsibilities

• Interprets VA rules relating to entitlements and benefits for hospital admission.
• Coordinates resolution of medical legal problems for the medical center.
• Processes administrative issues surrounding beneficiary death, suicides, disasters, etc.
• Directs and advises clinical staff on administrative actions regarding patient activity.
• Responds to non-routine patient condition inquiries.
• Oversees determination of applicants' eligibility.
• Determines extent of release of medical or social data from patients' records.
• Facilitates urgent transportation for Veterans, including flights for organ transplant candidates.
• Records operative permits and assists physician in administrative matters.
• Monitors fire system and alarms and codes.
• Conducts analytical studies on operational processes and projects.
• Provides after-hours patient advocate support.

Skills

Specialized Experience

Enrollment & Eligibility

Regulations interpretation

Health system programs

Education

Master's degree or higher

2 years graduate coursework toward degree

Job description

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, MO seeks a Medical Administration Specialist within the Health Administration Service.

The role provides full medical administrative support to clinical and administrative staff and represents management on administrative matters, including after-hours coverage. Responsibilities include interpreting rules on eligibility and benefits, coordinating inquiries, processing admissions and transfers, and advising clinical staff on