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Job opening: Health System Specialist (Health Profession Education)

Salary: $80 994 - 126 198 per year
City: Chicago
Published at: Dec 27 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This Health Systems Specialist - Health Professions Education Analyst position is aligned under the Health Profession Education office in the Chief of Staff service, and is located at the Jesse Brown VAMC at 820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612.

Duties

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Duties: The incumbent serves as a Health System Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Analyst. The purpose of this position is to conduct and evaluate a wide range of program management and administrative duties to fulfill requirements related to VHA's academic mission and Office of Academic Affiliations' (OAA) strategic plans. The position informs the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE service with authoritative analyses, evaluations, policy guidance and advisement regarding OAA special purpose funding, disbursement agreement (DA) processes and health care operations as they relate to HPE programs. Major duties include but are not limited to: - Serves as the disbursement coordinator (DC) and is responsible for communicating, establishing processes and ensuring compliance with VHA Directive 1400.05 and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). - Administers the tasks and procedures required between the VA and the affiliate including establishing DAs and validating multiple data sources. - Evaluates programs and processes for discrepancies to determine efficient and compliant HPE program operations and use of OAA resources. - Utilizes knowledge and experience in health care delivery systems to oversee and manage disbursement procedures and processes. - Manages the special purpose academic fund from OAA and HPT reimbursement processes with the affiliate; synthesizes data, trends, opportunities, etc. for presentation to facility leadership, OAA, or academic organizations using graphs, flowcharts, and other techniques. - Completes and reviews the monthly educational activity record (EAR) consolidation and calculations to ensure accurate educational activity reimbursement. - Informs and advises HPE management and the OAA program office directly in analyzing and evaluating programs and leading complex processes across HPE programs and affiliates. - Extracts, analyzes, and organizes data from multiple sources to create reports for ongoing monitoring of resources, OAA reports, or special projects. - Maintains awareness of new policies related to budget, personnel, and procurement to provide analysis, training and recommendations to enhance HPE operations. - Performs other related duties and responsibilities as necessary. Work Schedule: 8:00am- 4:30pm Monday- Friday Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Health Profession Education)/PD99541S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not require.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/05/2024. Specialized Experience for GS-11 level: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Health System Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Analyst. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following: (1) Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; (2) Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and (3) Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. At this level, applicants would have obtained this experience working within a health care setting, working directly with health care system administration and finance services to solve problems in support of policy compliance and program/operational functions; experience with extracting, analyzing, and organizing data from multiple sources, and assisting with fund disbursement procedures and processes. ~OR~ Education: Successfully completed a Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, Or LL.M in the related field of the position to be filled (i.e., hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration). The education portion must include courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Education must have been obtained in an accredited college, or university. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~ Combination: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond a master's degree) and specialized experience as described above to meet total experience requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do to the work of this position (i.e., hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration). NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Experience must be clearly indicated in your resume. Specialized Experience for the GS-12: 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, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Health System Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Analyst. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following: (1) Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; (2) Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and (3) Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. At this level, applicants would have obtained this experience working within a health care setting, working directly with health care system administration and finance services to solve problems in support of policy compliance and program/operational functions; experience with disbursement agreement (DA) administration used for payment of salary and benefit; and completing record data analysis to determine potential or actual fraud, waste and abuse, and to recommend redistribution of resources. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and ManagementBudget AdministrationComplianceOrganizational Performance Analysis 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. This work is performed in an office setting although some slight physical effort may be required to conduct training events, give presentations, or to observe staff and trainees in their work environment, including inpatient clinical areas. The position will utilize a desk and computer and may need to navigate throughout the facility clinical areas. Stamina and concentration to meet crucial deadlines is required. Work is usually performed in office settings within a clinical environment. The position may spend time in clinical areas of the facility to ensure coordination of schedules, attend meetings, and facilitate program effectiveness. Occasional travel to the VISN office, other VAMCs, and the academic affiliate may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

  • Address Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 US
  • Name: Joyce Ruffin
  • Phone: 414-384-2000 X40575
  • Email: [email protected]

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