This position is organizationally aligned under the Department Head office in the Health Administration Service (HAS), Resources Directorate located at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois - a complexity level 1c VHA facility. The FHCC is larger than just a single facility, rather it is a system of facilities throughout northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin.
Duties Include but not limited to: Serves as the assistant Chief of Health Administration Service and is direct supervisor of all HAS Section Chiefs. Provide advice and guidance on health administration programs in relation to such issues as eligibility, revenue, intake, insurance, coding, billing, accounts receivable and utilization review.
Provides services, technical counsel, and planning necessary to meet clinical, procedural, legal, and administrative program requirements relating to the care and treatment of inpatients and outpatients Provides a wide range of expertise on information systems and technology to higher level leadership within the facility and VISN.
Implements VA Headquarters policies and regulations governing HAS, health information management practices, patient access, and patient transfer issues. Serves as a member of the Administrative Executive Council (AEC) which provides leadership for strategic planning, resource management, budget process, performance improvement, and for coordinating medical center-wide activities.
Serves on key facility committees and task groups including Access, Performance Improvement, and Compliance. Develops and administers a formal, systematic performance improvement plan for reviewing, appraising, and improving each program within HAS. Responsible for assuring the services provided by this medical center meet the standards set by accrediting agencies, which govern the quality of care for the medical center.
Represents the facility in public relations functions in the local community as well as in the jurisdictional area served by the medical center.
Responsible for proper liaison between the medical center and its designated legal service and for informing management and staff on matters affecting patient administration.-Ensures professional and clerical staff are familiar with legal requirements relating to their actions and decisions which have actual, or potential legal implications.
Responsible for the management and control of funds, including obligation and authorization of payment for services provided.-Develops the annual budget estimate for operations within HAS. Cooperates with other managers in the formulation of the medical center budget, including allocation of funds and recommendations to top management regarding staffing requirements, cost effective technological advances, equipment, projects, and supplies.
Determines best approach for resolving budget shortfalls. Works with HR in the recruitment of employees for a wide-variety of technical and administrative disciplines. Develops and implements a viable, cost-effective organization, which manages positions within assigned FTEE, budget, and salary levels. Directs and appropriate system of rewards and discipline to achieve maximum employee productivity and enhance job satisfaction.
Responsible for effective labor/employee relations, including disciplinary actions, by coordinating with HR Works toward meeting established affirmative action goals and applies EEO program objectives. Acts in partnership with union representatives in addressing employee issues.-Ensures effective training programs are in place to support the HAS program. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Medical Administration Officer/PD21265O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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/.
Brianna.Turner@va.gov · 224-610-3976
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $118984 – $154682/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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