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 - SIGN ON BONUS/PD92485-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: An incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.
VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for Whole Health System of care in the Medical Centers. This approach empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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Rebecca.Plath@va.gov · 757-291-4670
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $107428 – $139658/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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