Medical Administration Specialist

Summary The Administrative Officer of the Day is a management position, located in the Office of the Chief, Patient Administrative Service (PAS), whose responsibility is to represent both the Hospital Director and the Chief of PAS on all administrative matters occurring when assigned to other than a normal tour of duty. The AOD is delegated full authority and responsibility to exercise the Hospital Director's prerogative in medical administrative matters occurring during the tour of duty. Responsibilities In this position, you will serve as Medical Administration Specialist. Typical work assignments include: Interprets and applies VA rules and regulations relating to determining legal eligibility to benefits relating to hospital admission; fee basis; outpatient care; patient transfer; and beneficiary travel. Coordinates the resolution of medical-legal problems concerning the hospital. Processes administrative issues surrounding beneficiary death, seriously ill cases, elopements, suicid...