This position is located in the office of the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services (Deputy ADPCS) at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, VISN 10, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The incumbent functions as the Program Specialist for the Deputy ADPCS and is responsible for administrative, logistics, and program support functions for the Deputy ADPCS team.
Duties include, but are not limited: Works closely with the professional and technical staff and other support services. Assists with proposal development for equipment procurement, prioritizing the service's needs, and preparation of all required paperwork. Uses broad knowledge of healthcare data systems, Electronic Health Records (EHR) and principles relating to these areas.
Adopts principles, practices, processes, and techniques common to any general administrative situation to the specialized requirements of the service line. Prepares, executes and/or tracks program specific information. Sets agendas and coordinates schedules. Resolves and improves workload and productivity reporting issues. Educates nurses, administrative, and clinical staff on workload accountability and proper documentation integrity.
Develops procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of administrative control systems and line or operating programs. Assists in the resolution of issues as they arise. Manage Deputy ADPCS policies; update as indicated using the process outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures. The incumbent is responsible for updating data accurately and timely.
Incumbent troubleshoots problems that occur with applicants and/or staff while utilizing databases to ensure data is complete and accurate. Other duties as assigned. 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.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist - Deputy ADPCS/PD933110 and PD933100 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA Healthcare System advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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/.
fallon.roberts@va.gov · 989-497-2500 X13018
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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