Health System Specialist
About The Position
Serves as a Health System Specialist at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), supporting the organization's mission to remain ready for Joint Commission surveys through on-site observations, data analysis, and leadership engagement. The specialist assesses clinical and administrative healthcare delivery processes for compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards; implements and educates staff on patient care and system tracers; coordinates with personnel responsible for performance improvement, patient safety, infection control, credentials, and risk management; answers and researches questions about standards and accreditation; and prepares and directs staff to assess compliance and identify areas needing correction. Hours are Monday through Friday, 0730–1600. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Meet the specialized experience, education, or combination-of-education-and-experience qualification requirements.
- Specialized experience: one year equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, including independently investigating, evaluating, advising on, and resolving unusual problems, issues, and conditions; monitoring changes in regulations and accreditation standards; and assessing local policies, workflows, clinical care observation, and environment of care to identify gaps and ensure compliance with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
- Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, with a major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or a related field such as business or public administration and coursework in healthcare administration.
- Alternatively, a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
- Resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; immunization screening may be required.
- Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; proof of other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.
Responsibilities
- Assess assigned clinical and administrative healthcare delivery processes for compliance with The Joint Commission standards.
- Implement and educate staff on patient care and system tracers to evaluate whether healthcare delivery follows established Medical Center Activity policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with personnel responsible for performance improvement, patient safety, infection control, credentials, and risk management programs.
- Answer and research questions about standards and the accreditation process, providing written documentation when applicable.
- Prepare and direct staff to assess compliance in their areas and identify weak areas that need correction.
- Investigate, evaluate, advise on, and resolve unusual problems, issues, and conditions.
- Monitor changes in regulations and accreditation standards.
- Assess local policies, workflows, clinical care observations, and the environment of care to identify compliance gaps.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
