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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Health System Specialist (Compliance Officer)

Harlingen, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking a Health System Specialist (Compliance Officer) who will provide leadership and oversight of compliance activities for the medical facility. The role involves ensuring a standardized approach to compliance and implementing national compliance controls and programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Developing, recommending, and implementing Compliance and Integrity program goals for operational units within the local health care system

Developing detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the life cycle of the programs/projects

Participating in regular information planning sessions, maintain productive interaction with staff, report on the status and progress of work accomplished to date, and monitor work in progress

Exercising oversight of implementation of the Compliance and Integrity program within the local health care system to ensure it is effective

Implementing national Compliance and Integrity controls, solutions, and programs at the local health care system

Developing and implementing internal controls and solutions, in partnership with risk owners, to manage and mitigate key risks that may adversely impact local health care system objectives, compliance with regulations, or overall reputation within the local, VISN, or national landscape of the agency health care system

Establishing and maintaining the 'tone at the top' within the local health care system for Compliance and Integrity

Providing regular communications to local health care system staff on the importance of Compliance and Integrity

Drafting guidance and direction regarding program management and reporting

Performing local health care system-wide reviews of internal controls over prioritized risk areas and determine adequacy in preventing compliance failures

Participating in meetings with internal staff and representative operational units within the local health care system to determine compliance program status, major milestones, and coordination of each to detect in advance potential slippage or increased costs

Understanding local strategy, local needs, and risks of the local health care system

Analyzing and prioritizing local risks by working closely with senior management to develop a proactive strategy to mitigate compliance risks

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Compliance FrameworkInternal ControlsHealth Care RegulationsAnalytical Problem-SolvingStrategic DirectionLeadershipCommunication Skills

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)

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

Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service

Qualifying specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field

Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Compliance, Internal Controls, Internal Controls/Integrity

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs

Physical Requirements: The work is mostly sedentary. Occasionally, light physical effort may be required

There is no educational substitution at this grade level

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.