This position is located at Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Division of Quality Services, Lame Deer, MT. The incumbent serves as the primary administrative coordinator supporting organizational quality improvement, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, risk management, policy management and Employee Health coordination. Incumbent reports to the Quality Services Supervisory Nurse. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R.
37.5 (2021).
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health System Specialist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Coordinates and implements quality assessment program and organizational performance improvement projects and develops annual program plans and annual evaluations. Performs regulatory tracers and compliance audits, prepares departments for accreditation readiness and coordinates accreditation mock surveys.
Maintains employee health requirements in accordance with applicable federal regulations and service unit requirments. Provides administrative and analytical support for provider quality monitoring and credentialing requirements. Prepares reports and provides presentations for executive staff and appropriate
This position has an education requirement. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
At least a 1 year service agreement will be required. IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
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pamela.harrison@ihs.gov · 615-584-7964
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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