Health Systems Specialist (Facility Systems Redesign)
This position is located in the Performance Management Office of the Facility Director which reports to the Medical Center Director at the VA Medical Center in Bedford, MA. Acting as the project lead for healthcare and operational improvement projects impacting patient care delivery systems and functions. Facilitating, coaching, and training audiences at all levels of the organizations throughout the life cycle of a performance improvement project. Organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating group activities (i.e., related to lean six sigma and project management) in a timely and effective manner. Leading a team (i.e. subject matter experts, front line staff, leadership) through a rigorous and defined lean six sigma project management process. Aligning appropriate performance improvement teams and resources, project scopes, and value streams, strategic, and operational plans. Participating in and facilitating transformative quality, safety, effectiveness, and efficiency improvement efforts. Identifying alternative systems and processes based on Lean/Systems Redesign/Systems Engineering principles to mitigate errors. Providing instruction to others on Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Systems Redesign, or other improvement methodologies, principles, and tools through formal classroom instruction or small group mentoring. Developing control plans, communication plans, risk management plans throughout closeout of the project. Performing other duties assigned as it relates to the position. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 7:
00 a.m. - 3:
30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following:
1) Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; 2) Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and 3) Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. AND This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
I possess professional certification in Lean Six Sigma (Black belt or higher). You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Analysis and Problem SolvingCommunicationsLeadershipReasoning IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday 7:
00 a.m. - 3:
30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following:
1) Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; 2) Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and 3) Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. AND This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
I possess professional certification in Lean Six Sigma (Black belt or higher). You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Analysis and Problem SolvingCommunicationsLeadershipReasoning IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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0671 Health System Specialist - Salary Range:
$85,428 to $111,062 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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