Medical Administration Officer

The position will serve as the Medical Administration Officer in the Medical Administration Service (MAS) for the Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVAHCS). The position manages the medical administration operations and supports the mission, vision, and guiding principles of the Medical Center by promoting quality performance improvement, efficiency and effectiveness in an environment committed to serving Veterans during regular and off tours.

Major duties: Duties include but not limited to: Advising on the distribution of resources based on current and future program needs and improving the operational efficiency of the Business Office. Develops and implements both long and short term policies and objectives. Assesses and improves complex management processes and systems. Provides guidance and advice to managers and supervisors designed to foster acceptance of performance and process changes that affect administrative services.

Assists healthcare system personnel in improving healthcare system operation through analysis and study of healthcare process and provides technical advice and assistance to others. Participates in special studies and projects that range from highly technical to highly conceptual and serves as a primary information sources for top management decisions affecting policy formulation of the Business Office Total Rewards Brochure: Medical Administrative Officer Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm; Subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Administration Officer/PD062530 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S.

Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.

A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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). Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public