Medical Administrative Program Specialist - Urgent Hiring

We are looking for an expert Medical Administrative Program Specialist to join our high calibre team at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Spokane, WA.
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Summary This position is located in the Care in the Community Service, at the Mann Grandstaff Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MGVAMC), Spokane, WA. The primary purpose of this position is to analyze the effectiveness of Care in the Community Services, manage reports, coordinate/provide action plans, and advise management on ways to improve the organizational procedures, effectiveness and efficiency of Community Care services at MGVAMC. Responsibilities Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, standard operating policies, special operating procedures, and administrative operations of the Community Care Services, Care Coordination and Fiscal operations. A broad understanding of related programs and how they impact the local, network, and national Office of Community Care and Community Care activities function. Ability to develop procedures and systems for establishing, operating and assessing the effectiveness of administrative control systems designed to prevent waste, loss or unauthorized use in fee services and the Community Care program. Ability to use qualities and quantitative analytical techniques to analyze the effectiveness of Community Care Services and the Community Care Coordination Program and advise management on ways to improve organizational procedures, effectiveness and efficiency of fee services to meet established goals and objectives at the at the MGVAMC. Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft office including Excel spreadsheets and able to utilize a full-range of office automation skills and techniques (i.e., word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, data base management, etc). Knowledge of bylaws of the VA systems such as maintaining confidentiality of patient information via: the Privacy Act of 1974, new HIPAA regulations and other applicable laws. Ability to identify data required for the use in the management of fee services and the Community Care program. Ability to advise management on the potential benefits and uses of automation to improve the efficiency of program operations. Knowledge of basic Medical Terminology and the ability to convey said Medical Information adequately. Technical skill and knowledge necessary to provide requested information in all areas of the VAMC and VA systems to include but not limited to VISTA, CPRS, FBCS etc. 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. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Administrative Program Specialist/70506-A, 70507-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 02/28/2023. 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-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. For a GS-9 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience GS-7: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: administrative experience supporting a large service; planning and outreach activities; program support; qualitative and quantitative analysis; assisting with budget plans; administrative training; experience following current procedures, policies, directives, and laws concerning services provided and eligibility for services. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the Bachelor's. Specialized Experience GS-9: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: extensive administrative experience pertaining to Care in the Community Services; program support; qualitative and quantitative analysis; ability to interpret and follow applicable laws (United States Code), VA Directives and regulations, station directives, legal decisions and state laws pertaining to provision of care in the community; skill in oral and written communication to provide a clear, logical, and concise explanation of complex information; identify and analyze situations with a wide range of variables and scope with numerous problems and responsibilities quickly and decisively; experience with a variety of software programs and computer systems to include web based products, databases, and health information systems; assists with execution of service budget. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. if related. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 year of graduate education. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analytical Thinking Communications Data Management Information Assurance Organizational Performance Analysis Teamwork Technology Application Veteran and Customer Focus 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, such as lifting papers, notebooks, keyboarding and manuals, less than 15 pounds. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Education Superior Academic Achievement: S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2years of the curriculum. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies listed below. Agencies considering eligibility based on any society not included in the following list must ensure that the honor society meets the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Additional Information Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Benefits of working as a Medical Administrative Program Specialist in Spokane, WA:

● Learning opportunities
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● Competitive salary