Health System Specialist

Healthcare And Science Job

Help continually reviews command instructions for compliance with current Joint Commission guidelines and maintains a current and complete set of instructions.

Provides administrative, educational and technical support and consultation to staff pertaining to Joint Commission standards and guidelines.

Manages the Joint Commission Reference Library by ensuring up-to-date instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.

In conjunction with the supervisor, plans and conducts Joint Commission mock surveys in the 'Tracer Method' and participates as a member of a mock survey team.

Conducts record reviews, and reviews of other critical patient information for compliance with Joint Commission standards.

The position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination unless exempt by medical personnel.

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity unless exempt by medical personnel.

Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

To qualify, you must meet the education and / or experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Analyzing health care systems or operations to assist with recommendations for improvements; and 2) Assisting with conducting management studies to gather information or data to improve cost effectiveness, organization structure or human resource / manpower planning.

OR Education : Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. (Note : You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.