This position is at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL (Level 1a Complexity), within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. The primary purpose of the position is to function as the Service-level Automated Data Processing & Clinical Information Applications Coordinator (ADPAC/CIAC).
The purpose of the work performed is to plan and carry out projects to improve the efficiency and productivity of organizations and employees in administrative support activities.
The ADPAC/CIAC Coordinator is a health care professional who uses that knowledge to influence and adapt IT systems to drive management of the health system toward effectiveness and efficiency and serves as the principal liaison between clinical nursing staff, OI&T, and administration. The position serves as the knowledge expert and consultant for the electronic health record and associated clinical software and provides users and staff with consultative support and education.
Consults, advises, and educates all levels of employees including the highest levels of management, on methods and means to make health care operations more effective and efficient.
Integrates knowledge of clinical and information processes to achieve successful adoption and application of new technologies to support health care operations and systems; initiates, develops and executes complex projects that support veterans' health care needs, collaborating effectively in a lead role; assists clinical business end users in reengineering business processes for clinical efficiency and documentation.
Represents a wide variety of stakeholders and liaisons with both internal and external organizations. Identifies end-user educational requirements and training needs; develops educational programs and instructional materials and appropriate tools to educate the users and support staff at all levels of the organization, and trains others to deliver educational programs.
The Rehabilitation ADPAC/CIAC Coordinator also functions as the alternate Rehabilitation Outcomes Database(s). Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assesses, plans, and implements clinical software to improve patient care. Consults with clinical and administrative rehabilitation personnel on rehabilitation programs, databases, evaluation tools, statistical analysis, and reporting.
Collaborates with technical, clinical, and administrative teams to define system requirements and evaluate system capabilities. Develops and oversees patient management databases and contributes to clinical decision-support systems. Facilitates work groups in identifying care problems, establishing standards, defining goals, and achieving measurable objectives. Leads change management initiatives by evaluating information flow, operational procedures, and clinical processes.
Develops and manages implementation plans for software releases and health information system projects. Coordinates interdisciplinary projects, including planning, cost estimation, communication, implementation, and outcome evaluation. Supports employee onboarding by preparing administrative access and verifying information for Rehabilitation service staff. Trains and assists alternate ADPACs with their responsibilities and remains accessible through the service-issued pager.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Analyst/PD21240O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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/.
Tranea.Hayes@va.gov · 573-778-4447
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $68999 – $89703/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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