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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Health Systems Specialist (Regional Quality Improvement Coordinator) - CTAP Only

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$89K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Systems Specialist (Regional Quality Improvement Coordinator) to serve as a resource for Quality Improvement programs in various Health Care Units. The role involves training Bureau of Prisons staff, coordinating Health Care Risk Management activities, and assisting institutions in developing local quality improvement programs aligned with national policies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a resource to the respective Quality Improvement programs in the various Health Care Units in the assigned Region

Participates in training appropriate Bureau of Prisons staff in the theory and practices of Quality Improvement

Responsible for coordinating the overall Health Care Risk Management activities across the Region

Responsible for providing expert advice to the Regional Health Services Administrator and coordinating with the Chief, Office of Quality Management in formulating relevant management control systems to be used by the affected institutions

Assists each institution in developing local quality improvement programs, consistent with national policy and priorities

Assists the institutions in conducting Mortality Reviews for all deaths which occur within the Region

Responsible for maintaining a credentialing and privileging tracking system for use by the Region and the Health Services Division, especially the Medical Director

Qualification

Health care administrationQuality ImprovementInfection controlAnalytical skillsRegulatory knowledgeCommunication skillsLeadership skillsTeam collaboration

Required

U.S. Citizenship is Required

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

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

Successful completion of an agency-sponsored on-the-job training program may be substituted for qualifying experience, provided it included a formal individualized training plan

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level

The applicant must have experience working in an infection control program as it relates to: prevention of exposure to infectious diseases; administration of vaccinations; reduction in the transmission of infectious agents; containment of infectious outbreaks; and evaluation of infection control programs

Ability to communicate orally

Ability to communicate in writing

Knowledge of Joint Commission standards, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Standards, federal, state and local government regulations

Ability to collect, analyze, interpret medical data/information and formulate responses and/or recommendations for appropriate action

Ability to analyze and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to determine the appropriateness of care provided

Knowledge of medical practices and protocols

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.