Health System Specialist (Health Professions Education)

Summary This position is in the Health Professions Education (HPE) Office and is organizationally aligned and supervised by the HPE manager with oversight from the Designated Education Officer (DEO) who reports to the Chief of Staff.This position supports the DEO & HPE management for establishing, maintaining, and evaluating the quality of HPE programs and the quality of care delivered by Health Professional Trainees (HPTs) at the VA medical facility.This job is open to The public U.S.Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.Clarification from the agency ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY:This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.Duties The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department.The five Core Values define who we are, our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries.The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence (I CARE).As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless.With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips.Major Duties:Analyzes and synthesizes data from diverse data systems/sources to cross check validate and present accurate and relevant information Troubleshoots individual problems, analyze the systems issues, to develop and present solutions for program and system efficiency.Utilizes qualitative and/or quantitative data mining methods for the assessment and improvement of business processes.Analyzes on and off boarding processes for efficacy and efficiency.Recommends, implements, and leads process improvements for effective organizational process operations changes and office operations.Develops briefings, reports and capacity studies that contribute to strategic planning for program growth.Enacts process changes by implementing SOPs, developing and administering training programs, and advising on department regulations.Provides complex coordination across clinical and administrative service lines for process improvements to the on and off boarding process of new healthcare professionals.Ensures timely completion of multiple, complex processes and activities to prevent inefficiencies or delays in patient care, clinic productivity and educational opportunities.Uses information management and analysis software, including spreadsheets, online portals, other data, graphics, presentations, and flow charting software.Maintains various databases information pertaining to healthcare professionals and their trainings security background, academic programs, authorization, and licensure.Works with multiple software platforms and applications that are complicated and require updates and upgrades on a regular basis.Prepares data and information for executive-level briefings, reports, and other documents used for official reporting.Establishes and maintains collegial working relationship with key academic and accreditation organizations.Researches, develops, and communicates with stakeholders to implement policies, procedures, and institutional controls.Exercises initiative, collaborates across all interprofessional team of personnel, and prioritizes complex and competing priorities.Maintains ongoing communications with academic affiliates and program leaders to promote academic mission, establish/maintain affiliation agreements, and communicate priorities and program requirements.Work Schedule:8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#:Health System Specialist (Health Professions Education)/PD99461S and PD99460S Physical Requirements:The work is sedentary.Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work.Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site.Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds Promotion Potential: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.Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S.citizen to apply for this job Subject to a background/suitability investigation Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.is required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).Ef