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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Health Systems Specialist (Associate Group Practice Manager)

Los Angeles, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$103K/yr - $134K/yr

1+ years exp

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is recruiting for two (2) Health Systems Specialists. This position reports to the Ambulatory Care Operations Director (ACOD) / Group Practice Manager (GPM) and provides assistance and support to the ACOD/GPM and ambulatory care services in the facility and related Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) regarding access to care.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides access related consultative services, working in collaboration with facility Service Lines, to review and develop guidance and policies that will facilitate standardized processes within the facility and applicable CBOCs, etc

Review and provide input on regulations and policies for local interpretation, utilizing local group practice management and communication strategies. Works as part of an inhouse team to ensure a wide range of local factors are considered in the application of national policies and procedures. May be called upon to collaborate with staff from other facilities and to work on higher level project groups to review and make recommendations for facility and/or VISN level policies, procedures, systems, requirements, documents, and business or access analysis initiatives

Reviews and evaluates assigned processes and procedures to determine areas of effectiveness, efficiency, and improvement for proposal through local GPM group and supervisor. Reports to supervisor and access leadership in the facility, as assigned. Incorporates best practices to help improve patient access to care and that standards are met within assigned services

Qualification

Health System AdministrationData AnalysisProcess ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementAnalytical ReasoningCommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below

Health System Administration Series, 0671 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR):

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field

Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities

Knowledge of the missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems

Knowledge of regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups

Knowledge of Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement

Special Provision for In service Placement: Successful completion of an agency-sponsored on-the-job training program may be substituted for qualifying experience

In addition to meeting the TIG and IOR you must also meet: GS-12

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Experience with data manipulation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation using systems such as Pyramid Analytics, BI Office, Excel, etc

Experience utilizing process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) and change management techniques

Experience developing clear action plans for multidisciplinary teams and leading them in data-driven projects

Experience with interpreting national VHA policies concerning access, scheduling, and consult management

Experience with clinic operational elements such as consult management, appointment request management, grid validation, referral coordination, and access improvement strategies

Experience with leading or working in a team facilitate to promote effective organizational dynamics

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, co-workers, managers, upper management, etc

Ability to gather information and/or data, negotiate solutions to difficult issues, coordinate services/activities, provide guidance to others, and resolve problems

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analytical Reasoning, Communication, Compliance Inspection, Education and Training, Planning and Evaluating

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs

Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as periods of standing when teaching; some walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or similar activities when visiting work sites; and some moderate lifting and carrying

At other times the work is sedentary, requiring the use of a computer

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating