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Health System Specialist (PAD)

Department of Defense
Defense Health Agency
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Summary

About the Position: Serves as the Senior Health System Specialist responsible for Patient Administration (PAD) program management, strategic and operational planning, organizing, staffing, decision support, policy development, and carrying out major projects concerned with the analysis and evaluation of programs/organizational effectiveness.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/01/2024 to 08/07/2024
Salary
$122,198 to - $158,860 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Remote job
Yes
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
HSJT242658696617HW
Control number
802344400

Duties

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  • Serve as Administrator of Patient Administration for the Defense Health Network Atlantic, providing program management and subject matter expert for strategic and operational planning, organizing, staffing, decision support, and policy development.
  • Prepare and present senior level Defense Health Network (DHN) and DHA briefs and reports, following structured analysis of complex statistical information and/or scenarios.
  • Serve as the DHN subject matter expert and primary point of contact for privacy compliance inquiries.
  • Serve as the DHN subject matter expert for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance program
  • Serve as the DHN subject matter expert providing oversight for all issues relating to the medical documentation and records administration, release of information, health information management and data quality.
  • Serve as the DHN subject matter expert for patient programs supporting patient eligibility, registration, entitlements, patient movement, MTF operations and provide plans for the development, coordination, and policy publication for the DHN.
  • Provide oversight of the Data Quality Management Control Program and coding compliance program by monitoring MTF record management/coding outcomes, interpret data, analyze metrics/trends, implement improvement initiatives and enforce standards.
  • Serve as DHN's subject matter expert for the Joint's Disability System, to include the Legacy system, Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) and Temporary Disability Retirement List system.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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: 1) Assisting with operation and/or policy formation in a medical organization or network; 2) ensuring compliance with governing regulations, such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA); AND 3) reviewing legislation for impact to medical facility and patient care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Education

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.

Additional 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.
  • One year probationary period may be required.
  • 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.
  • Salary Does not include applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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