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Health System Specialist (Computerized Patient Record System Clinical Applications Coordinator)

West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

1+ years exp

The VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Health System Specialist to serve as a liaison for clinical information management. The role involves providing administrative support for the implementation and integration of the computerized patient record system and conducting training for clinical and administrative users.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensures the administrative implementation and integration of software applications for clinical services which includes (1) evaluating the unique needs of the specific clinical services in conjunction with the capabilities of the software and coordinating required modifications to be sure policies and procedures are followed and the resulting data/records are correct; (2) developing and conducting training for clinical and administrative users, and (3) reviewing the effectiveness of the systems and procedures to assure optimum benefit to clinicians, patients, and medical center goals

Provides administrative support, direction, technical information, and guidance to package coordinators within the services

Serves as liaison between software development centers and the Boston VA Medical Center

Collaborates with peers within the VA health care network and in the private sector in keeping abreast of technical, administrative, and regulatory changes

Provides overall management of the clinical software applications including prioritizing implementation of software center-wide and coordinating implementation of individual modules within specific services in order to achieve and maintain a comprehensive, integrated system for patient care data

Receives requests for special informational studies, surveys, questionnaires, etc. from agency headquarters and is responsible for collection of data from all appropriate sources, review and validation of the data collected, and preparation of a formal response to the requesting agency

Utilizes comprehensive administrative knowledge of automated data processing and agency systems file structure to facilitate implementation of applications and to maintain the desired functionality as package updates are introduced

Anticipates educational, procedural and functional problems associated with implementation of the packages, and designs structured protocol to facilitate efficient workflow

Acts as a liaison between clinical users, the Information Resource Management Service Line and Chief Information Officer to translate problems, implementation strategies, procedures for system non-availability, and protocol for acquisition of automated data processing equipment

Assists or participating in multidisciplinary task forces or work groups to facilitate implementation of automated data processing programs that involve multiple services

Creates files and templates to obtain clinical and/or administrative data from multiple services to produce comprehensive reports applicable to Peer Review, Utilization Review, and Performance Improvement

Promotes an atmosphere that encourages enthusiasm and user participation

Creates a positive environment that provides a mechanism for reporting application and/or system deficiencies, and suggestions for system improvements and enhanced functionality

Qualification

Clinical Applications ManagementHealth System AdministrationDatabase Management SystemsTechnical SupportTraining DevelopmentCustomer ServiceCollaborationProblem Solving

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

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)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

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

You may qualify based on the criteria as described below: Health System Administration Series, 0671

Individual Occupational Requirements: 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: (for positions above GS-5): 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

Grade Level Requirement (GS-0671-12): Specialized Experience: Possess 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: Customer Service, Technology Application, Database Management Systems

Physical Requirements: The work is of a sedentary nature but requires walking and standing in conjunction with travel to the community based outpatient clinics as well as to meetings and conferences