The position is located at the Whiteriver Service Unit, Clinical Applications Department. This position coordinates and administers, all Information Technology Health Services and functions as the Clinical Application Coordinator (Medical Information). Incumbent serves as a specialist/integrator in the implementation and ongoing support of multi-service clinical software applications used in the hospital and clinic setting for the WRSU and Cibecue Clinic. Located in Whiteriver, AZ.

Duties

Responsible for the implementation, training and support of multiservice software packages that automate the capture of clinical encounter information and its subsequent retrieval for the SU. The application coordinator manages the customization of the site parameters and addresses integration issues with other software packages. Promotes an awareness of the importance of data validity, data security and complies with all relevant Privacy Acts, HIPPA Regulations and computer related policies and procedures. Coordinates efforts to correct deficiencies and errors that occur in the electronic record. Provides training to end users on current software applications, new features and insures training is scheduled for new users. Emphasizes timeliness, accuracy, security and the importance of using clinical applications. Coordinates and provides training classes as needed. Works with various departments and their staff in the refining and evaluation of existing health-related software modules and programs. Maintains awareness and comprehensive understanding of all clinical software activities throughout the service unit. Coordinates with IRM staff and other application coordinators to implement integrated packages, resolve conflicts, provide secondary support on related software modules, and insure smooth operations in areas where package cope overlaps or is integrated with other services' functions. **This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MPP) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-PX-12170406-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.**

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. Individual Occupational Requirements: 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, GS-0601-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Implementing and providing ongoing support for multi-service applications used in hospitals and clinical settings; consulting with service lines and their staff in customizing software; developing and implementing a standardized integrated health care informational system; training individuals in the daily operations of the applications. OR Completed at least (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this positions. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-11 grade level. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

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 White River Service Unit PO Box 860 White River, AZ 85941 US
• Name: Renee Cunliffe
• Phone: 928-498-7075
• Email: [email protected]