The position is located at the Kayenta Service Unit, Division of Information Management, Kayenta, AZ. The purpose of the position is to implement, train and provide ongoing support of multiservice clinical software applications used in the clinic setting. Incumbent duties involve coordination with the service lines, customizing software, training individuals in the daily operation of the packages, and standardized integrated health care information systems.

Duties

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job. The incumbent: Establishes effective interpersonal relationships with all levels of service unit personnel. Promotes an atmosphere that encourages enthusiasm and user participation in clinical computing. Creates a positive environment for reporting application and/or system deficiencies and suggestions for system improvements and enhanced functionality. Works with programmers in local testing of software, identifying software problems and requesting enhancements. Logs all problems, referring those requiring a higher level of technical support to the appropriate person or team. Promotes an awareness of the importance of data validity, data security and complies with all relevant Privacy Acts, HIPAA rules, and computer related policies and procedures. Coordinates efforts to correct deficiencies and errors that occur in the electronic record for solution of data collection needs. Responsible for evaluation, implementation, and coordination of the integrated automated clinical applications, to also include telemedicine and patient outreach applications. Supports revisions and customization of health application to meet clinical division objectives, priorities, policies, procedures and standards of care. Provides overall management or management assistance for clinical software applications and coordinates or assists with the implementation of new related software applications or functionality throughout the Service Unit.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Plans, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates clinical applications in a healthcare setting in patient care working with electronic patient health records software packages or medical informatics; provides efficient performance by ensuring accurate health data capture, display and output; monitoring for new clinical applications updates; provides technical advice in resolving difficult and highly complex problems related to the software packages; coordinates and provides training. GS-12: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Kayenta Service Unit PO Box 368 Kayenta, AZ 86033 US
• Name: Dori Sombrero
• Phone: 928-697-4391 X54391
• Email: [email protected]