Health System Specialist

Summary About the Position: This position is located at Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA Directorate of Administration, Tricare Operations. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Learn more about this agency Duties Serve as the Group Practice Manager (GPM) for clinical product line services with primary responsibility for analyzing, evaluating, and advising leadership regarding clinical operations of the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). Facilitate the provisions of high quality, accessible, cost-effective health care services with direct responsibility and control for a full spectrum of clinical and resource management programs. Direct business plan performance through statistical analysis of workload, population demand, and clinical operations, and develops solutions to optimize health care delivery. Develop and measure critical management indicators and education of key staff of critical medical sub-specialties. Serve as the Access to Care Manager leading access to care planning efforts, organizing and coordinating resource activities ensuring optimal allocation of fiscal, personnel, equipment, and space resources. Plan, organize and coordinate Clinical Practice Administration activities of assigned areas. Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination unless exempted by medical personnel or for religious reasons. Employees are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". 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) analyzing problems related to the healthcare delivery processes or policies; 2) conducting statistical analysis of effectiveness and productivity of facility and administrative services in a healthcare setting; and 3) applying administrative principles or practices in the analysis of organizational studies, statistical analysis, and/or development of plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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 trial/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 includes 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. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.