Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes as a Weekend Administrative Specialist at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. This critical role supports veteran care operations during high-demand weekend hours while maintaining federal service standards. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the satisfaction of contributing to our nation's veterans' wellbeing. Key highlights include:
- Flexible weekend schedule (Saturday/Sunday, 7am-3:30pm)
- Opportunity for federal career advancement
- Free on-site parking and transit benefits
- Student loan repayment assistance (eligible positions)
- 10 paid federal holidays annually
Responsibilities
- Manage veteran appointment scheduling and electronic health records during weekend operations
- Process medical billing claims with 99.8% accuracy per federal guidelines
- Coordinate emergency response protocols for weekend patient incidents
- Generate weekly compliance reports for HIPAA and VA regulations
- Train weekend staff on new administrative procedures quarterly
- Support facility access control and visitor management
- Collaborate with weekday teams for seamless handover procedures
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field (Bachelor's preferred)
- Minimum 2 years federal or healthcare administrative experience
- Veterans Affairs (VA) system proficiency required
- CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent
- Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance
- Fluency in English and Spanish (highly desirable)
- Valid New York State driver's license
- Experience with Epic EMR systems