The Health System Specialist - HPE Analyst position informs the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE service with authoritative analyses, evaluations, policy guidance and advisement regarding OAA special purpose funding disbursement agreement (DA) processes and health care operations as they relate to HPE programs.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:
- Serves as the disbursement coordinator (DC) and is responsible for communicating, establishing processes and ensuring compliance with VHA Directive 1400.05 and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Administers the tasks and procedures required between the VA and the affiliate including establishing DAs and validating multiple data sources.
- Evaluates programs and processes for discrepancies to determine efficient and compliant HPE program operations and use of OAA resources.
- Utilizes knowledge and experience in health care delivery systems to oversee and manage disbursement procedures and processes.
- Manages the special purpose academic fund from OAA and HPT reimbursement processes with the affiliate; synthesizes data, trends, opportunities, etc. for presentation to facility leadership, OAA, or academic organizations using graphs, flowcharts, and other techniques.
- Completes and reviews the monthly educational activity record (EAR) consolidation and calculations to ensure accurate educational activity reimbursement.
- Informs and advises HPE management and the OAA program office directly in analyzing and evaluating programs and leading complex processes across HPE programs and affiliates.
- Extracts, analyzes, and organizes data from multiple sources to create reports for ongoing monitoring of resources, OAA reports, or special projects.
- Maintains awareness of new policies related to budget, personnel, and procurement to provide analysis, training and recommendations to enhance HPE operations.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.
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: Full Time; Monday-Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: May be available on an Ad-Hoc basis, IAW VHA policy
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist- Health Prof Education (HPE) Analyst/PD99451S and PD99451-S
Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The work is sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. This work is performed in an office setting although some slight physical effort may be required to conduct training events, give presentations, or to observe staff and trainees in their work environment, including inpatient clinical areas. The position will utilize a desk and computer and may need to navigate throughout the facility clinical areas. Stamina and concentration to meet crucial deadlines is required. Work is usually performed in office settings within a clinical environment. The position may spend time in clinical areas of the facility to ensure coordination of schedules, attend meetings, and facilitate program effectiveness. Occasional travel to the VISN office, other VAMCs, and the academic affiliate may be required.
Starting at $85,236 Per Year (GS 11-12)
