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Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the Chief, Health Information Management (CHIM) and the HIM Department in identifying and setting short and long-range goals, program objectives, and tasks to meet the mission and vision of the VAMC.
• Provides subject matter expertise to Service Line Leaders, and medical center staff. Interprets and applies The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, VHA regulations and medico-legal requirements; current federal codes pertinent to health records; VHA policy memoranda, directives, handbooks and program guides pertinent to health information management; medical coding (ICD, CPT, HCPCS) and reimbursement methodologies; medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology; regulations governing confidentiality of health records; release of information laws and statutes; and all policies/procedures pertaining to VHA health records.
• Provides training for HIM, clinical and administrative staff on HIM topics. Designs and performs quality improvement projects regarding HIM issues. Assists the CHIM in preparing and conducting various presentations.
• Keeps current on emerging issues and trends in the HIM field, including process improvement initiatives, the electronic health record (EHR), coding and computer-assisted coding, the revenue cycle, release of information and privacy issues, records management, medical speech
• recognition, transcription and data entry, and health information exchange. Keeps HIM and clinical staff abreast of changing technology in electronic systems used to collect, process, code, protect and store health information.
• Participates in various VAMC, VISN and national committees requiring HIM subject matter expertise.
• Performs audits and analyses, preparing and presenting findings and recommendations to the CHIM, Service Line Leaders and medical staff. Assures the accuracy and timeliness of the capturing of patient services charges (workload) in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Reviews, analyzes and reports HIM performance monitors. Advises Principal Investigators and other clinical staff on methodologies related to retrieval of health care data for specific studies.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge of VHA data sources, such as VHA Support Service Center (VSSC) and the Corporate Data Warehouse (CDW), to complete analyses of VA Medical Center data. Analyzes and evaluates on a quantitative basis, the effectiveness of the HIM program and operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Analyzes program performance data to identify areas needing improvement.
• May review and test HIM related software patches; test and troubleshooting EHR menu options and functional issues when HIM users report application errors; perform equipment needs analysis for new or replacement equipment and/or equipment repair; submit work orders or Remedy tickets for correction to HIM software errors.
• Is the facility expert for software and computer applications related to HIM to provide technical assistance to HIM staff (e.g., coding, ROI, dictation, and medical speech recognition software).
• Serves as point of contact for health record corrections to ensure documentation accurately reflects care delivered and reported. Documentation corrections may consist of retracting erroneous notes, re-titling notes, assigning notes to or removing from consult requests.
• Collaborates on improperly identified documents with clinicians, Clinical Applications Coordinators (CACs) and others who report problems. Reassigns, rescinds, and removes documents when they have been entered or uploaded incorrectly.
• Provides education when dealing directly with physicians, nurses and other clinical providers requesting completion or adjustment of pertinent parts of the health records, which are found to be inconsistent or incomplete upon analysis. Assists and provides guidance to supporting clinical services to capture required medical information on patients for computer database input.
• Selects, compiles and trends medical, surgical, and statistical data from numerous components of the health record. Retrieves diagnostic and statistical data for various reports required locally or by VISN or VHA Central Office.
• May assign User Classes to users at the request of the Chief HIM; responds to questions or issues related to that user class. Reviews requests for new templates or additions/correction to existing templates (e.g., clinical reminder dialogs, documentation templates, Power Forms). Reviews requests for new paper forms and assists in the creation and implementation of electronic versions of these forms so that they are always available to EHR users.

• Demonstrates the fundamental knowledge of the unit and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and participating in process improvement initiatives.
• Responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
• Function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and member of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge, programs/processes.
• Participates in the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.

• Serve as a primary Tumor Registry and Certified Tumor Registrar which is responsible for the cancer registry database.
• Responsible for assuring data quality is compliant with cancer program standards and to update the cancer registry.
• Perform and ensures uniform and consistent-coding and reporting of all diagnoses according to program and regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Ensure proper sequencing of primary tumors, assure accurate documentation of procedures, and provides documentation to support the National Cancer Data Base, Cancer Program Practice Profile Reports, and Rapid Quality Reporting System.
• Collect and reports annual metrics such as new cases abstracted into Oncology or percentage of patient follow-up completion to the Cancer Registry Consultant

This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the White River Junction, VT VA Medical Center. MRTs (Coder) are skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting, and/or physician-based settings, such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, and specialty centers. These coding practitioners analyze and abstract patients' health records and assign alpha-numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. To perform this task, they must possess expertise in International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). MRT (Coder) may also provide education related to coding and documentation.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters (inpatient and outpatient); encounters are routine and less complex or for only one specialty or subspecialty.
• Applies knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, diseases, treatments, diagnostic tests, and medications to ensure proper code selection.
• Selects and assigns codes from the current version of one or more coding systems depending on regular/recurring duties. Coding systems include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
• Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or evaluation and management (E/M) code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. Also adheres to the coding guidelines specific to the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) program that categorizes all VA patients into specific classes representing their clinical conditions and resource needs.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information. Reviews health record documentation to abstract all required medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data. Patient health records may be paper or electronic.
• Reports incorrect documentation or codes in the electronic patient health record. Uses knowledge of the organization and structure of the patient health record to capture and justify code assignment.
• Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin.
• Corrects any identified data errors or inconsistencies in a timely manner to ensure acceptance in the national VA database within established timelines.
• Researches references to resolve any questionable code errors; contacts a senior coder or supervisor when needed.
• Uses a variety of computer applications in day to day activities and duties, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access; competent in use of the health record applications (VistA and CPRS) as well as the encoder product suite.
• Works within a team environment; supports peers in meeting goals and deadlines; flexible and handles multiple tasks; works under pressure; and copes with frequently changing projects and deadlines.
• Performs additional duties assigned by management.

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.

This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the White River Junction, VT VA Medical Center. MRTs (Coder) are skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting, and/or physician-based settings, such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, and specialty centers. These coding practitioners analyze and abstract patients' health records and assign alpha-numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. To perform this task, they must possess expertise in International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). MRT (Coder) may also provide education related to coding and documentation.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters (inpatient and outpatient); encounters are routine and less complex or for only one specialty or subspecialty.
• Applies knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, diseases, treatments, diagnostic tests, and medications to ensure proper code selection.
• Selects and assigns codes from the current version of one or more coding systems depending on regular/recurring duties. Coding systems include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
• Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or evaluation and management (E/M) code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. Also adheres to the coding guidelines specific to the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) program that categorizes all VA patients into specific classes representing their clinical conditions and resource needs.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information. Reviews health record documentation to abstract all required medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data. Patient health records may be paper or electronic.
• Reports incorrect documentation or codes in the electronic patient health record. Uses knowledge of the organization and structure of the patient health record to capture and justify code assignment.
• Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin.
• Corrects any identified data errors or inconsistencies in a timely manner to ensure acceptance in the national VA database within established timelines.
• Researches references to resolve any questionable code errors; contacts a senior coder or supervisor when needed.
• Uses a variety of computer applications in day to day activities and duties, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access; competent in use of the health record applications (VistA and CPRS) as well as the encoder product suite.
• Works within a team environment; supports peers in meeting goals and deadlines; flexible and handles multiple tasks; works under pressure; and copes with frequently changing projects and deadlines.
• Performs additional duties assigned by management.

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Subject matter expert on all finance across the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System.
• Responsible for establishing and administering an integrated system of financial staff services, which contribute to efficient and effective management controls over the facility's operations and require complex analysis of essential statistical data that facilitates decision making by executive leadership.
• Responsible for maintaining, tracking, reconciling budgeting, accounting, various programs and activities, and analytical reporting of managerial financing and essential statistical data for executive leadership.
• Actively participates in both short and long term planning activities, and in this capacity influences decisions and actions that involve a broad scope of programs and overall policies and procedures of the medical center.
• Plans and conducts studies to determine the requirement for updated financial information. Prepares reports from a variety of sources identifying problem areas and containing analysis and recommendations for improvement.
• Oversees progress and administers accounting systems designed to track, reconcile and report on agency administered programs and/or appropriations for which the agency has legislative oversight responsibility.
• Validates a variety of accounting data that is entered into the schedules and accounts, this includes evaluating, interpreting, implementing operational ledger management and interrelated tasks that involve administering, categorizing, and organizing accounting and financial transactions.
• Coordinates and oversees financial audits of accounts and financial records to certify or attest that financial statements fairly represent the financial position as of a predetermined date.
• Ensures that payroll operates in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Clinical:

• Develops referral systems for efficient community support.
• Provides leadership in the assessment, planning, intervention and revision of care plans including desired outcomes for discharge, post hospital recovery and health maintenance/improvement.
• Accepts accountability for decisions related to program management and initiates strategies for policy development.
• Collaborates with patient and care providers in all settings where care is being provided to evaluate and update the therapeutic plan of care.
• Actively problem-solves with professional staff to improve outcomes of care or telehealth program.
• Analyzes data such as patient outcomes, customer satisfaction to improve provision of care.
• Recognizes impediments to health care delivery and uses problem solving performance improvement approaches to improve outcomes.
• Evaluates need and initiates interdisciplinary ad hoc committees/teams for constructive problem solving.
• Identifies changing concepts of patient care and technological advances and/or plans, participates and evaluate in service-wide educational programs, for staff (including Mandatory Review and CPR).
• Functions as a consultant for telehealth issues.
• Serves as a preceptor for students seeking learning experiences on both the undergraduate and graduate level and evaluates outcomes.
• Develops, coordinates and presents educational programs toward improving productivity, patient outcomes and treatment modalities.
• Assists with patient education on rheumatic diseases and their medications.
• Assists with monitoring laboratory tests and informing patient of results.
• Assists patients with completion and recording of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) forms prior to visits.
• Initial triage of patient calls/secure messaging from patients. E.g. does flare assessment questionnaire; gathering initial information from patient then alerts provider.
• If refills requested RN can make sure patient gets prerequisite DMARD monitoring labs completed if due. When labs completed then refill request sent to provider.

• Assists patients with completion and recording of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) forms prior to visits. Collaborates in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures defining operational requirements for the NTRP.
• Participates in performance improvement, peer review and quality improvement initiatives as necessary.
• Completes all mandatory TMS training.
• Follows the Office of Telehealth guidance outlined in Emergency Plan Memorandum and Attachments.
• Maintains accurate and timely patient medical record entries in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) across multiple VAMCs (when applicable) using WebVRAM.
• Complies with all VHA Privacy Policy (HIPPA) requirements.
• Participates in provider satisfaction surveys as needed.
• Provides leadership, consulting expertise and guidance to regional staff, committees, and other stakeholders regarding regional telerheumatology center and spokes telehealth program clinical, business and technology issues. Promotes best practices and has direct and substantial impact on regional telerheumatology Center and spokes telehealth program development and operations.
• Initiates and participates in ethic consultations when appropriate and uses clinical judgment to identify and address ethical issues.
• Ensures that telerheumatology programs are operated safely, and ensure Veteran dignity, confidentiality, and satisfaction.
• Attends and actively participates in NTRP, in-services, staff development, and relevant conferences.
• Assists in the training for new NTRP staff, competency assessments, and mentoring as requested.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of changes in nursing standards and requirements both within rheumatology but also in general within nursing service.
• Prepares and presents educational lectures to a variety of disciplines as required both formal and informal.
• Participates and contributes to team conferences, and actively collaborates in all phases of patient care planning.

This position is responsible for supervising the VISN R&P SSU Staff and administering the VISN's Federal recruitment, placement, and staffing programs. Provides expert level human resource advice and guidance on these programs to the VISN and MCs' management and staff.

Major Duties and Responsibilities to include but not be limited to:

• Manages the daily operations of the R&P SSU with the responsibility for integrating and coordinating all areas of the R&P program
• Implements R&P policies and regulations; developing of local policies and procedures, and briefing VISN and medical centers' (MC) management on the status of these programs
• Provides expert level human resource advice and guidance on these programs to the VISN and Medical Center management and staff
• Trains subordinate staff and management regarding the latest information; preparing communications regarding current and future requirements and information and serving as the VISN's policy and regulatory subject matter expert (SME) for these programs
• Plans and conducts studies and analyses of the VISN and MCs' staffing needs and requirements; reviewing data from feedback mechanisms, performing analyses, summarizing information, identifying trends and developing and implementing recommendations
• Prepares and completes study reports and making recommendations to VISN and Medical Center management
• Advises management on a wide range of staffing issues such as workforce shaping/reduction-in-force, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Process tracking tools, auditing systems, and processing logs so that the key activities are validated and documented.
• Perform system tests and validation processes to ensure that the system is properly functioning after each programming change.
• Identify and develop data required for MCA use, identifying resources (e.g., staff, funding, equipment, supplies, and allocation structures) used to support varied levels of program operations.
• Develop site-specific assumptions for account base and cost model.
• Develop and use established analytical techniques and precedent studies to gather narrative or statistical information.
• Perform and analyze comparisons of department utilization.
• Review and analyze workload data and reports in order to verify the accuracy of the data, identify trends and analyze variances in order to make recommendations and prepare reports for VISN, facility, and MCA staff.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards

The Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) supports the Human Resources Management Service Shared Services Unit (SSU) Team.

Duties Include:

• Plans and conducts studies and analyses of the VISN and Medical Centers' (MC) staffing needs and requirements.
• Provides Recruitment and Placement (R&P) guidance and renders decisions on complex issues/situations unresolved by subordinates on a continuous basis through review of completed work and production goals achieved.
• Manages the daily operations of the R&P Shared Service Unit (SSU) with the responsibility for integrating and coordinating all areas of the R&P program.
• Oversees advisory services based on the VISN and MCs priorities and takes proactive measures to anticipate these future needs by prepositioning work products (vacancy announcements, job descriptions, skills assessments, etc.) in expectation of new projects and programs.
• Advises management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs. Provides managers and employees with information and interpretation of the VA's HR policies.
• Hears and resolves minor complaints from employees; refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager; effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious cases.
• Plans and directs staffing section operations.
• Provides guidance and renders decisions on complex determinations unresolved by subordinates on a continuous basis through review of completed work and assessment of results obtained.
• Oversees the daily operation of the unit and ensures that agency policies and priorities are being followed.
• Reviews past R&P practices and local labor market conditions to advise on future staffing strategies.

• This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: 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. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• Veterans' Preference: Veterans preference does not apply to internal announcements.

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• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the security programs of an organization, including the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities such as intrusion detection or access authentication programs.
• Coordinate the implementation of security programs across platforms and establish vulnerability reporting criteria; enforce proper backup procedures for all system and network information; and enforce legal controls that provide protection from unauthorized access, alteration, loss, disclosure, and blocking of information.
• Identify the need for changes based on new security technologies or threats.