This position is organizationally aligned under the Benefits and Data Management Services (BDMS) and is expected to work closely with all administrative staff and members of the health care team. The incumbent will receive program direction and guidance from the BDMS, the Director, and the team's leadership within the Emergency Department.
Duties include but are not limited to: Provide administrative, program, and team support. Interpret VA rules and regulations relating to determination of legal entitlement to benefits. Investigates issues and prepares complex and sensitive correspondence related to patient care. Conducts thorough interviews with veterans, eligible persons and other parties who desire treatment at the VANCHCS.
Assists and backs - up the Beneficiary Travel Clerk with Beneficiary Travel procedures. Collaborates with Medical Care Cost Fund (MCCF) section, ensuring all financial reports (Means Test) documents are timely completed. Input of insurance and third-party payer information. Safeguards and manages valuables and clothing room activities. Prepares daily Gains and Losses Sheet and other related statistical reports.
Provides administrative authority, guidance, and advice to the Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) and all other clinical staff concerning administrative matters necessary for operation of the Medical Center during other-than-normal tours. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Various schedules available, Nights, Weekends, Rotating Shifts and some Holidays Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Administration Specialist/PD02134A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
carmen.pilman@va.gov · (650) 512-7041
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $55934 – $88949/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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