This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/798262000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
EKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.
Learn more about this agency07/02/2024 to 07/08/2024
$49,793 - $64,732 per year
GS 7
2 vacancies in the following location:
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No
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
7
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CBSS-12448210-24-RP
798262000
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. This vacancy is limited to the first 10 applications received and will close at 11:59pm ET on the closing date or 11:59pm ET on the day we receive the 10 application, whichever comes first.
Duties include but are not limited to:
The AOD has delegated authority of the Service Line Manager of the Business Office and has the responsibility to exercise the executive management's prerogative in medical administrative matters occurring during non-business hours.
The AOD represents and acts on behalf of the executive management in (non-policy making) administrative matters and in matters pertaining to the lawful retention of veterans in the VAMC; maintains continuity of functions and provides full medical administrative support during other than normal tour of duty to clinical and administrative Medical Center staff.
The AOD is responsible for achieving management objectives and supporting the decision of management in carrying out duties; and provides technical guidance necessary to meet procedural, legal and administrative requirements relating to the care and treatment of patients to achieve optimum use of available resources.
The AOD's provide staffing support to the Medical Center 24/7 and works under the supervision of Assistant Chief, HAS.
The AOD is further available to be recalled on an emergency basis to maintain administrative support due to unplanned absences. Incumbent will be required to work rotating and/or irregular shifts based on the needs of the organization. In this role, he/she has final authority for making sound decisions based on immediate response and as such is responsible for notifying Medical Center Leadership regarding emergencies and any matter that does not have clear guidance and may negatively impact the organization.
The AOD is responsible in achieving and supporting goals and objectives for management and ensures seamless operations and full administrative support during irregular tours, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent directly processes entitlement health benefits interpreting eligibility through expert knowledge of veteran health benefits of applicable public laws, Federal and policy regulation, station directives, legal decisions, and state laws dealing with care of veterans and their beneficiaries. The position requires ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures to make sound decisions, using good judgment, working knowledge of medical administration, Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act to determine patient eligibility and registering and admission of patients.
The AOD serves as the authority person during non-regular tours of duty and as needed on all issues involving tentative enrollment and eligibility. Ensures that appointments are scheduled accurately and in compliance with VHA Directives and utilizes the Electronic Wait List (EWL) when required.
AOD's review and release the daily facility Gains and Losses (G&L), identifying treating specialty change errors, errors in admission and transfer diagnosis codes and types of Veteran admission codes (i.e.; Active Duty, Tricare, Champ VA), assuring accurate daily census reporting. The AOD identifies error trending in the G&L and reports monthly to the Assistant Chief, HAS. The AOD validates information to ensure encounters are completed and appropriate for work load credit. Prepares statistical reports identified by management, maintains current bed availability and insures all bed reporting systems are updated. Ensures VISTA system is operational. Prepares a daily report of all activities occurring during the tour of duty. Briefs oncoming AOD's of pending events. Extracts and produces reports and forms for input in the Electronic Morning Report.
Work Schedule: Full time, Rotating shifts, to include nights and weekends.
Telework: Not authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Medical Admin Assistant (AOD)/PD03745A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Physical Requirements: The work requires walking, lifting objects such as suitcases, clothing etc.
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Documents Accepted:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/08/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12448210.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/798262000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (VAEKHCS) serves the health care needs of Veterans across 20,000 square miles and 39 counties in eastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri. By employing nearly 2,000 full-time employees, VAEKHCS cares for over 40,000 Veterans each year. VAEKHCS is committed to building an inclusive environment that values and supports the diverse communities we serve, and cultivates equitable access to care for all. At VAEKHCS, Veteran and Employee Whole Health is our goal, and High Reliability is how we get there together.
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The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries.
The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE").
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.