This position is located at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. The Technical Career Field (TCF) is a national workforce development program within VHA that was designed to replenish technical staff in critically identified positions. This position is assigned to the Integrity and Compliance (OIC ) Program as a trainee in the VA Technical Career Field (TCF) Master's Program.

Duties

The TCF career fields represent those technical fields where VA-specific knowledge and experience is desirable for success in the field. Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for two years during which they are trained, coached, and supervised by a preceptor. Preceptors are selected annually, through an extensive application process, for their technical expertise, their commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a training location. *Selectees will be required to sign Mobility, Training, and Continued Service Agreements. This is a developmental position leading to a GS-11, performing assignments intended to broaden skills and provide practical experience leading to progressively more complex assignments performed under progressively less supervision. 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 include but are not limited to The ICO TCF Trainee functions under the direction of a designated Preceptor as an independent and objective person who reviews and evaluates compliance issues and concerns (as delineated under Major Duties and Responsibilities below) within the organization with limited guidance from the Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) OIC Program Office, the Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) OIC Officer and facility Director. The ICO TCF contributes to the fulfillment of the elements of an effective compliance program to include compliance program committee oversight, training and education, auditing and monitoring, risk assessment, open lines of communication, enforcement, recognition, investigation, and response. Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of compliance initiatives within the Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOC)s. Assists in planning, developing, and implementing programs to effectively identify, plan, assess, respond, and monitor areas of high risk, and coordinate efforts to improve performance as deemed necessary. Develops expertise to serve as an advisor on compliance regulations, references, and program initiation and implementation throughout the facility. Reviews all documents, patient records, and other information relevant to compliance activities, including, but not limited to claim submissions, financial reports, external review reports, purchased care reports, communication from first and third-party payers, quality reports, privacy records, reports of investigations, and arrangements with other parties. Gathers information, identifies, and analyzes concerns of appropriateness of work operations within the OIC Program. Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available 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. Position Description Title/PD#: Health System Specialist (Integrity & Compliance Officer -ICO) TCF Intern/PD99534S

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/12/2024. 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. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7. Current Federal employees are required to submit the most recent, non-award SF-50.If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Individual Occupational Requirement: The Health System Specialist series, 0671, has an Individual Occupational Requirement that must be met. Do you have undergraduate and graduate education with a major study in: hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. OR Experience 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: Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. In addition to the IORs listed above you may qualify based on: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal service) Experience that equipped the applicant with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Experience includes but is not limited to: Knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization, including administrative practices and procedures common to organizations. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Knowledge of recognized reference standards, medical and legal requirements, and regulatory and accrediting agency requirements to perform health record analysis and evaluate the adequacy of a health records program. Knowledge of automated health records systems, requirements of the Privacy and Freedom of information acts, and agency policies about the release of information. Knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative professional personnel. Knowledge of statistics to assess patient workload and establish quality controls. OR, Education: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, successfully completed two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, LL.B or J.D in a 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). Education at the graduate level must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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 the first year) and specialized experience as described above, to meet the 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 course work in health care administration). This 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. Experience must be clearly indicated in your resume. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: CommunicationComplianceRisk Management 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. 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/. Physical Requirements: The work is performed in an office setting. Travel to the VISN and various trainee and external meetings or training is required. Most work is performed in an office setting; however, travel away from the normal duty station may occur as necessary.

Education

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 San Francisco VA Medical Center 4150 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121 US
• Name: Brenda Johnson
• Phone: 7275986871
• Email: [email protected]