The position is located in the Division of Professional Services, at the Whiteriver Service Unit and serves as the Director of Clinical Informatics (Medical Information). This position administers, coordinates and directs all Clinical Informatics for the Whiteriver Service Unit (WRSU) and reports to the Director of Professional Services.

Duties

Responsible for the organizing, planning, directing, evaluating and implementing comprehensive clinical informatics services for a complex medical facility. Solves complex problems utilizing professional judgment that requires innovative approaches and the development of new guidelines and programs. Provide clinical expertise and leadership to the Electronic Health Record (EHR) program. Coordinates implementation of new software products obtained by the facility that cover these functions. Analyzes and evaluates processes related to information flow. Promotes an awareness of the importance of data validity and data security. Coordinates efforts to correct deficiencies and errors that occur in the electronic record. Responsible for the implementation, training and support of multi-service software packages that automate the capture of clinical encounter information and its subsequent retrieval.

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):Completion of a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with a 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. Must submit transcripts. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0601-12:Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-11 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: Experience in the use of clinical software packages and management of the Electronic Health Records; experience in analyzing health data to develop standards, concepts, and policy; maintain operating system related to Health information analytics systems; guide and ensure the success of multidisciplinary teams and to lead and manage Informatics-related projects. Preferred Candidates: Demonstrated knowledge and skill in RPMS clinical software application with at least 5 years of experience in clinical applications. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in analyzing clinical data to address patient population health outcomes. Demonstrated knowledge in providing patient care relating training. 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). You must meet all qualification requirements by 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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address White River Service Unit PO Box 860 White River, AZ 85941 US
• Name: Chelsea Banteah
• Email: [email protected]