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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Health Systems Specialist

Prescott, Arizona, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

Northern Arizona VAMC is recruiting for 1 Health Systems Specialist in the Office of Associate Director. The incumbent provides management and administrative support services for all services under the Office and serves as an advisor to the Executive Leadership Team.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides full staff assistance on administrative matters for the Office affecting patient care, education, research, and organizational policy, while at the same time also exercising independent judgment. Serves as a staff member directly supporting the Executive Leadership team responsible for planning, organizing, developing, directing, and evaluating operations

Completes administrative research, management analyses and development of reports pertaining to program plans, operations, and assessments for the services under the ELT member. Conducts investigative studies on resource utilization, staffing levels and access, and other priorities based on the strategic goals often facility

Leads or participates in facility-wide projects to improve administrative operations as they pertain to the programs under the purview of the ELT member, based on results of performance reviews and new initiatives developed at the local, regional or national level

Works creatively, cohesively, and insightfully with colleagues and other key staff within the facility to design and develop innovative initiatives that will improve patient care and operational quality and efficiency. The incumbent serves as a representative of the ELT Member as appropriate and works with personnel toward meeting national mandates

Collaborates, assists, or consults with subject matter experts in the development of mission-related health care planning initiatives and reports. Prepares issue briefs, white papers, and Executive Decision Request (EDR) Memorandums for review by facility Executive Leadership

Promotes principles of patient centered care, teamwork and the use of interdisciplinary and cross service teams to improve the level of service for all Veterans. Serves as a staff for other work groups, committees and councils as assigned

Provides back-up coverage for various offices. Serves as a liaison between Veterans the health care system to resolve problems and/or expedite services within the established guidelines. Provides a channel through which patients can seek solutions to problems, concerns and unmet needs

Qualification

Health System AdministrationData AnalysisProcess ImprovementRegulatory KnowledgeTeam LeadershipOrganizational StewardshipInterpersonal EffectivenessProblem SolvingDecision MakingTeamwork

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

You may be required to serve a probationary/trial period

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

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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

Health System Administration Series, 0671 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field

Special Provision for In service Placement: Successful completion of an agency-sponsored on-the-job training program may be substituted for qualifying experience

In addition to meeting the TIG and IOR you must also meet: GS-12 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Decision Making, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Organizational Stewardship, Problem Solving, Teamwork

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.