The incumbent serves as the Administrative Officer (AO) for the Emergency Department (ED). S/he will normally work at the Bowling Division, but is occasionally required to work at the Sousley Campus.
Major Duties Monitors expenditures and suggests reallocations of funds based on shifting program needs. Coordinates with the service chief relative to ongoing analysis of space adequacy. Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for any contracts pertaining to the ED. Assists the service chief with recruitment of physicians and other staff including the development of job advertisements. Maintains close liaison with other service level administrators and chiefs.
Determines efficient methods of developing systems to retrieve the required data to realize information needs throughout the department. Evaluates the service's operational effectiveness and to determines future modifications and resources required to improve current operations. Collaborates with the service chief to ensure integrated goals and priorities for the service are met.
Assures all licensed independent practitioners (LIP) in the ED are appropriately credentialed and privileged. Advises service chief on policies and procedures ensuring compliance with VA regulations, statues, and requirements of various internal and external review bodies. Develops new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processed, staffing patterns, or procedures for administering program services.
Maintains knowledge of the VA budgetary processes and brings financial considerations to program development and management. Oversees the accurate capture of workload (ICD-10 and CPT codes) and medical record information in the ED. Monitors the financial performance of the service via VERA, DSS, and other sources. Serves as the primary timekeeper for the service.
Tracks continuing medical education (CME) credits and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications. Performs other duties as assigned Preferred Experience: Office experience, emergency department or clinic experience, familiarity with VA systems and processed, familiarity with timekeeping (VATAS) and provider schedule management.
Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD303610 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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tracy.binion@va.gov · 314-939-8817
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-18.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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