Medical Administration Specialist (Associate Business Implementation Manager)
This vacancy may be filled at any one of the VISN 22 sites:
San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Long Beach, CA; Loma Linda, CA; Phoenix, AZ, Prescott, AZ, Tucson, AZ; or Albuquerque, NM. The incumbent will serve as the VISN Assistant Business Implementation Manager (BIM) with responsibility for directing, managing, and overseeing all Business Office functions, inclusive of all the VA Medical Centers and CBOCs in the VISN 22 network. The incumbent is the recognized authority in the analysis and evaluation of all Business Office activities and issues and must be a subject matter expert in the mission and operational objectives of highly affiliated tertiary care medical centers, unaffiliated secondary care medical centers, state nursing homes and domiciliary, contract nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and the numerous and various organizational components of VA Headquarters as it relates to business operations. Major programs include traditional Health Administration/Chief Business Office program responsibilities at the national level, including Eligibility, Enrollment, Registration/Intake, Beneficiary Travel, Veterans Transportation Program (VTP), Veterans Point of Service Kiosks (VS), facility based revenue activities, liaison with CPAC Leadership, and Community Care. In addition to traditional Business Office functions, the incumbent has intersecting oversight responsibility for other business-related functions, such as Coding, Health Information Management, Disability Exams, Indian Health Service contracts, sharing agreements, State Home Per Diem Program and data capture related to VERA reimbursement. The incumbent will provide direction and oversight to top management and staff within all facilities and CBOCs and maintain expert knowledge of VHA policies in all matters within the programs above. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 a.m. -4:
30 p.m. Telework:
Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#:
Medical Administration Specialist / 11561A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/13/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Quality Ranking Factor:
Knowledge of a wide range of activities and processes aligned under Health Information Management Services. Applicants should have at least one (1) year of recent experience (within the last 2 years) performing the following tasks:
Analyzing and trending data to identify potential problem areas providing prioritization of issues and ensuring appropriate actions are taken and reported to senior leadership. Leading meetings with Health Information Management (HIMs) partners and staff to discuss all aspects of the program providing direction and oversight. Providing policy and operational direction to management and staff as a subject matter expert in VHA policies in matters related to Business Office programs. Providing leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of a Business Office program. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Ability to perform a wide range of activities and process aligned under Care in the Community Services, Health Administration Services and Revenue Operations. Comprehensive knowledge of VA policies and administrative laws, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the administration of Veteran's health care programs to provide advisory services to senior management; In depth knowledge of Community Care program requirements, policies, mission and goals; thorough knowledge of contemporary management theories, practices and techniques to include analytical and evaluative methods; Ability to meet and deal with a broad range of individuals to establish and maintain effective work relationships; Ability to plan, schedule and organize multiple activities of major significance that have substantial and/or profound impact upon financial resources of numerous facilities VISN-wide; Excellent oral and written communication skills. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementAnalysis and Problem SolvingCommunicationCustomer Service Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. Some employees may carry light items or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Long Beach, CA; Loma Linda, CA; Phoenix, AZ, Prescott, AZ, Tucson, AZ; or Albuquerque, NM. The incumbent will serve as the VISN Assistant Business Implementation Manager (BIM) with responsibility for directing, managing, and overseeing all Business Office functions, inclusive of all the VA Medical Centers and CBOCs in the VISN 22 network. The incumbent is the recognized authority in the analysis and evaluation of all Business Office activities and issues and must be a subject matter expert in the mission and operational objectives of highly affiliated tertiary care medical centers, unaffiliated secondary care medical centers, state nursing homes and domiciliary, contract nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and the numerous and various organizational components of VA Headquarters as it relates to business operations. Major programs include traditional Health Administration/Chief Business Office program responsibilities at the national level, including Eligibility, Enrollment, Registration/Intake, Beneficiary Travel, Veterans Transportation Program (VTP), Veterans Point of Service Kiosks (VS), facility based revenue activities, liaison with CPAC Leadership, and Community Care. In addition to traditional Business Office functions, the incumbent has intersecting oversight responsibility for other business-related functions, such as Coding, Health Information Management, Disability Exams, Indian Health Service contracts, sharing agreements, State Home Per Diem Program and data capture related to VERA reimbursement. The incumbent will provide direction and oversight to top management and staff within all facilities and CBOCs and maintain expert knowledge of VHA policies in all matters within the programs above. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 a.m. -4:
30 p.m. Telework:
Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#:
Medical Administration Specialist / 11561A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/13/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Quality Ranking Factor:
Knowledge of a wide range of activities and processes aligned under Health Information Management Services. Applicants should have at least one (1) year of recent experience (within the last 2 years) performing the following tasks:
Analyzing and trending data to identify potential problem areas providing prioritization of issues and ensuring appropriate actions are taken and reported to senior leadership. Leading meetings with Health Information Management (HIMs) partners and staff to discuss all aspects of the program providing direction and oversight. Providing policy and operational direction to management and staff as a subject matter expert in VHA policies in matters related to Business Office programs. Providing leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of a Business Office program. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Ability to perform a wide range of activities and process aligned under Care in the Community Services, Health Administration Services and Revenue Operations. Comprehensive knowledge of VA policies and administrative laws, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the administration of Veteran's health care programs to provide advisory services to senior management; In depth knowledge of Community Care program requirements, policies, mission and goals; thorough knowledge of contemporary management theories, practices and techniques to include analytical and evaluative methods; Ability to meet and deal with a broad range of individuals to establish and maintain effective work relationships; Ability to plan, schedule and organize multiple activities of major significance that have substantial and/or profound impact upon financial resources of numerous facilities VISN-wide; Excellent oral and written communication skills. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementAnalysis and Problem SolvingCommunicationCustomer Service Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. Some employees may carry light items or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$88,704 to $131,064 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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