Health System Specialist

Job Title

Health System Specialist

Job Description

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.

*AD-HOC ONLY* Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/ PD99451S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized