This position reports to the Group Practice Manager / Chief of Staff . The primary purpose of the position is to provide assistance and support to the GPM/COS and to all ambulatory care services in the facility and related Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) as it relates to access to care as applicable.
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. The incumbent is responsible for Primary Care, Mental Health, Surgery, Medicine or Ancillary ambulatory clinics oversight and integration into an efficient Clinic Practice Management (CPM) model. Ensures a high quality patient experience for the Veteran Provides access related consultative services, working in collaboration with facility Service Lines, to review and develop guidance and policies that will facilitate standardized processes within the facility and applicable CBOCs, etc. Review and provide input on regulations and policies for local interpretation, utilizing local group practice management and communication strategies. Reviews and evaluates assigned processes and procedures to determine areas of effectiveness, efficiency, and improvement for proposal through local GPM group and supervisor. Maintains knowledge of CPM training materials and supports fulfillment of action plans to meet CPM training requirements. Assists supervisor in coordinating efforts to ensure patient concerns are received, evaluated, and addressed in a timely and effective manner by the appropriate subject matter experts. Assists in the evaluation of outpatient care patient feedback for access and quality measures at the facility. Implements process improvement and training opportunities that support frontline employees in providing predictable, consistent and comfortable customer service experiences for Veterans, their caregivers and beneficiaries. Monitors existing or emerging workflow issues; monitors consult management issues and provide guidance to CLs and Administrative Leads (ALs) when required. Works with local personnel to integrate data analytics and measures with continuous process improvement utilizing LEAN, Six Sigma, and other improvement methodologies Ensures record management guidelines are adhered to in the clinic setting. Assists clinic managers in forecasting the impact of staff changes and developing countermeasures to mitigate the effect of staff shortages on access to care. Provides administrative program advice for ambulatory care clinical support services Evaluates and monitors administrative activities and make substantive recommendations for program improvements. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Adhoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist- Associate Group Practice Manager/PD99865S and PDS0022A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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LISA.CHABARRIA@VA.GOV 443-220-9562
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