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Medical Administrative Officer (PAS Chief)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
On-site Hines, IL $141K – $183K Apply by Jun 10, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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This position is organizationally aligned within the Health Administration Service (HAS) under the Office of the Assistant Director at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL - level 1a VHA facility. This position serves as the Department Head of the Health Administration Service at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. The HAS Department head assumes full responsibility for the efficient and uninterrupted operation of the department, the care of its patients, and the management of its personnel.
What You'll Do
- →Responsible for providing the influence and persuasion which fosters the acceptance and exercise of sound Medical Administration management concepts, practices and innovations.
- →Consults and participates with all members of top management in analyzing the broad implication of higher levels of authority, laws, regulations, policies, as well as professional and administrative trends.
- →Analyzes specific impact on Medical Administration and seeks solutions to existing and future problems identifying long and short term needs, formulates proposals for top management consideration, plans and initiates improvement actions.
- →Serves as sounding board and consultant to the Director for the resolution of Medical Administration problems that occur on a District basis.- Is involved in overall management consideration involving general administration manpower and other resources.
- →Has direct involvement in all program elements affecting the hospital mission, and helps formulate the advanced overall operation plan as well as serve on committees designed to facilitate top management decisions.
- →Is responsible for the effective accomplishment of the overall Medical Administration Program which is carried out through administration of professional and technical processes and programs.
- →Evaluates patient and public attitudes toward the hospital as reflected in patient administrative areas, identifies patient administrative policies and procedures with the public interest, executes a program of action and service to earn patient and public understanding and acceptance.
- →Operates under delegated authority and is responsible and accountable to the Director and Associate Director for providing leadership in the formulation and operation of the Medical Administrative Program.
- →Is a purchase card holder and performs daily approval of reconciliations within the mandated timeframes.- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- →Quality/Productivity Goals Advises the Resources Director and hospital leadership on the minimum standards for quality and productivity, and the direction of program implementation while exercising contact and control of each division through subordinate leaders.
- →The incumbent develops, interprets, applies, and integrates objective criteria and acceptable standards for use in monitoring activities and conducts special studies to resolve administrative problems which arise in the course of normal operations, presenting conclusions and recommendations to the directorate leadership.
- →Direction/Long-Range Planning Coordinates the development of both long and short-range plans for HAS by assessing departmental needs based on constant communication with division leaders.
- →Anticipates and coordinates program needs of the department for incorporation into annual budget and operating plans.
- →Also develops flexibilities in operations and cost-effective approaches to ensure Veteran and incumbent satisfaction.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
- ✓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/.
Personality Fit
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