Health System Specialist

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at the Guthrie Army Health Clinic at Fort Drum, New York. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• Serve as the senior health system specialist while ensuring compliance with accreditation as well as applicable Joint Commission, state, and federal standards.
• Coordinate conferences and seminars for appropriate staff while addressing applicable standards for the United States Army (USA) and Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC).
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures to meet required standards.
• Develop and oversee the Tracer Methodology Program while disseminating information and implementing educational classes.
• Act as a resource and subject matter expert for medical staff, administration and USA MEDDAC staff regarding standards, accreditation process, etc.
• Evaluate developed policies and procedures to ensure they are compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Serve as the USA MEDDAC alternate risk management coordinator and assume the duties due to absent or need of assistance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing policies to improve performance of services within a medical facility, providing budget oversight for expenditures within a medical facility, and utilizing automated healthcare delivery or office automation systems to enter and retrieve data for reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is subject to TDY or business travel requirements to various locations. This may require travel via privately owned vehicles, commercial transport platforms, and/or military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.