Administrative Officer

Veterans Health Administration • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Officer is located within the Anesthesiology service and is responsible for analysis and reporting for a variety of operational issues and actively participates in strategic planning for the healthcare system activities.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Must complete all required steps in the process, including an online assessment.
• 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.
• 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 forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Managing administrative operations in a healthcare or clinical setting. Collaborating with clinical and administrative stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, patient access, and continuity of care. Review and organize workload, scheduling, access, productivity, and performance data. Assisting with creating standard operating policies, preparing reports, and suggesting ways to improve processes. Supporting acquisitions and contract administration.
• OR, Education: Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent degree, or 2 years of progressively higher level education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B or J.D. in a field related to this position that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Examples of related fields include, but are not limited to Hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration.)
• OR, Combination: A combination of specialized experience and education (beyond the first graduate year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet the total experience requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

Responsibilities

• Apply a broad and intensive knowledge of general principles of administration and management and specific and thorough knowledge of VHA, VISN 16, and GVSMVAMC policies, procedures, practices, and precedents.
• Advises the Chief on all administrative matters including financial management, staffing recommendations, equipment space allocation, and policy and is responsible for identifying and resolving complex problems related to health care system operations.
• Develops and implements a service Emergency Preparedness Plan (Disaster Plan) in compliance with pertinent directives and credentialing requirements.
• Develops regular reports and presentations, including Service Level Budget, service Strategic Plan, Strategic Optimization Committee Report, and others as requested by the Executive Leadership Team.
• Coordinates the educational efforts including patient and staff education.
• Coordinates efforts to develop and maintain a Performance Improvement (PI) Program responsive to expectations driven by recognized internal and external performance measures.
• Serves as ElL Official for the service for all non-expendable property of Anesthesiology Service.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level