Health System Specialist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Benning, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Martin Army Community Hospital within the Directorate of Executive Quality Management at Fort Benning, Georgia. It serves as the action officer for the Risk Management/Patient Safety Programs. The role reviews medical-record requests from attorneys to determine whether the reason for the request involves potential litigation, researches applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, and helps keep the MEDDAC informed of relevant changes. The specialist participates in planning and conducting risk-management training for service, ward, clinical, and support personnel and serves as a clinical resource for patient representative matters, congressional inquiries, safety issues, and inspector general complaints involving risk-management problems. The position plans and assigns work, sets priorities, prepares schedules, and reviews subordinate work. Upon receipt of a malpractice claim, the specialist reviews medical records to identify involved healthcare providers for immediate notification and initiates the peer-review process. The position requires the skill and experience of a Registered Nurse, a license or board certification in Health Care Risk Management, or one year of experience as a hospital-based Risk Manager. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation and is designated Mission Essential. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination, a background investigation, a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations, and compliance with mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted. A one-year probationary period is required. Direct deposit of pay is required. The position is open to U.S. citizens, and proof of citizenship is required. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service; locality pay or a Local Market Supplement applies. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates, but payment of Permanent Change of Station costs is not authorized. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience involving healthcare risk-management functions; interpreting interrelated legislative, regulatory, and policy guidance; healthcare risk-management case files and identifying healthcare providers with paid malpractice claims; and applying quality-assurance methodologies within medical-facility services. This experience is typically equivalent to the GS-11 level.
• The qualification requirement must be met through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• The position requires the skill and experience of a Registered Nurse, a license or board certification in Health Care Risk Management, or one year of experience as a hospital-based Risk Manager.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• A background investigation and suitability or fitness determination are required.
• A pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations are required.
• Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is required unless exempted for medical or religious reasons; exemption documentation must be provided upon hire.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• The incumbent must report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations to support mission operations.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare, desirably in a hospital setting.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the action officer for the Risk Management/Patient Safety Programs.
• Review medical-record requests from attorneys to determine whether the reason for the request involves potential litigation.
• Research applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and stay informed about changes affecting the MEDDAC.
• Participate in planning, organizing, and conducting risk-management training for service, ward, clinical, and support personnel.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patient representative matters, congressional inquiries, safety issues, and inspector general complaints involving risk-management problems.
• Plan and assign work, set priorities, prepare schedules, and review the work of subordinates.
• Upon receipt of a malpractice claim, review medical records to identify involved healthcare providers for immediate notification and initiate the peer-review process.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed