Health System Specailist (Credentialing)
Location: Gallup, New Mexico
Description: Indian Health Service is at the momment seeking for Health System Specailist (Credentialing) right now, this position will be assigned in New Mexico. More details about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS ! goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal and Urban operated facilities and programs.
For information on the IHS visit IHS.GOV
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is located in Gallup Service Unit, Division of Clinical Services, Gallup, New Mexico. The Division of Clinical Service has several branches that include inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services that are services that are comprised of emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, gener! al surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, radiology,! psychiatry, dentistry, optometry, rehabilitative services and anesthesiology.
See http://www.ihs.gov/jobsatihs/ for more details. KEY REQUIREMENTS
The selected applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background
investigation, which will include a fingerprint check.
If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59)
U.S. Citizenship is required DUTIES: Back to top
Coordinate medical staff administrative functions related to credentials and privileges, medical staff meetings, the medical school and resident program, locum tenen providers.
Ensures a reliable and organized credential process is maintained for the medical staff including, physicians, physician assistants, dentist, physical therapist, nurse anesthetics, midwives, nurse practitioners, physical therapist, speech language pathologist, resident, locum tenens, consultants, volunteers and medical students.
Maintains a thorough knowledge ! and understanding of the medical staff organization and organizational documents such as the Gallup Service Unit bylaws, NAIHS bylaws, rules and regulations, JCAHO standards, legal standards, state and federal regulations in order to coordinate the process.
Verifies all incoming verification of hospital affiliation and clinical privileges from other health care facilities state licensing agencies.
Coordinates overall program/process of all visiting medical students, volunteers and residents rotations in collaboration with the medical staff student/resident coordinator in accordance to the Gallup Service Unit policies.
Receives, maintains and controls all incoming/outgoing correspondence, reports, and instructions, etc. to insure timely reply or action.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top
To qualify for this position, your resume must reflect sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the position for which you are apply! ing. Your resume is key in evaluating your experience, as they relate t! o this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your work experience.
COMPETITIVE SERVICE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
GS-9: Candidates for the GS-9 must have had 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level OR masterÂ's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.
Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided ! knowledge of the following:
Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems;
Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and
Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.
Special Provision for Inservice Placement: Successful completion of an agency-sponsored on-the-job training program may be substituted for qualifying experience, provided it included a formal individualized training plan. Such a training program must have been conducted in an operating health care system and included:
Assignments providing a knowledge of basic health system administration philosophies, practices, and procedures, and basic government administrative policies and requirements;
Practical assignments providing an opportunity to apply health system administration skills and principles (as the i! ndividual progresses, work assignments must be characteristic of the gr! ade level to which he or she is assigned); and
Oversight by an experienced health system administrator with periodic evaluation of the individual's progress and appropriate adjustment of the training program.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
IHS EXCEPTED SERVICE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
GS-9: Candidates for the GS-9 must have had 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level OR masterÂ's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.
Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. Th! is work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organization echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following:
Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems;
Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and
Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.
Applicants must also possess:
Management ability to delegate authority, evaluate and oversee people and programs, recognize and adapt to changing priorities; and
Knowledge of the interrelationships and interdependencies among various medical and administrative services and ! programs.
Special Provision for In-service Placement: S! uccessful completion of an agency-sponsored on-the-job training program may be substituted for qualifying experience, provided it included a formal individualized training plan. Such a training program must have been conducted in an operating health care system and included:
Assignments providing a knowledge of basic health system administration philosophies, practices, and procedures, and basic government administrative policies and requirements;
Practical assignments providing an opportunity to apply health system administration skills and principles (as the individual progresses, work assignments must be characteristic of the grade level to which he or she is assigned); and
Oversight by an experienced health system administrator with periodic evaluation of the individualÂ's progress and appropriate adjustment of the training program.
Indian Preference applicants will be rated in accordance with the Indian Health Service Excepted Service Qualific! ation ( Preston) Standards. Time-In-Grade requirements, if applicable, will not apply to Excepted Service Examining Plan applicants.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet the requirements of the job by this date: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume ( your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position ) and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following:
Decisiveness
Attention to Detail
Written Communication
You will receive a numeric rating based on your r! esponses to the Assessment questions. If after reviewing your resume an! d responses to the assessment questions, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration.
The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance:
Veterans , i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled)
Career Transitional Assistance Program (CTAP )
Interagency Transitional Assistance Program (ICTAP )
Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled
Click here to view vacancy questions: View Assessment Questions . All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 , to be considered.
BENEFITS: Back to top
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits pac! kage. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at https://my.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits OTHER INFORMATION:
This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers who are interested in this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online in order to receive consideration. (MP Vacancies- for applicable positions). For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at: http://www.usphs.gov/
Additional selections may be made on this vacancy announcement.
A two-year trial period may be required upon selection/placement (ESEP only)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Updated Immunization Record
IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free HOW TO APPLY: Back to top
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents belo! w.
Click Â'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to you! r existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by clicking Apply Online in the vacancy announcement and re- selecting your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 950966. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. If you cannot apply online:
! Click to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire .
Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
You are limited to selecting 10 locations.
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: When completing the 1203-FX, be sure to select only one response for each question. Selecting more than one response for a question may result in your application package being rated ineligible. In Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire, you may notice that the numbering restarts with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX form please continue to enter your responses on the next available number within this section. The numbers on the 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire once ! it restarts with number one.
Submission of a resume' or a 1203! FX form alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under Required Documents section.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Helen Laughing, (505)726-8698, and/or HELEN.LAUGHING@IHS.GOV.) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Required Documentation for Eligibility and Preference:
Resume -You are encouraged to use the USAJobs Online Resume Builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own résumé, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hou! rs worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed.
Indian Preference Applicants: - If claiming Indian preference for the first time, or if you have no previous documentation of preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432 (expiration date 11/30/2014), Â"Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only.Â" Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detail instructions, see form BIA- 4432. You must also complete the family history chart if necessary. Current IHS employees with a BIA form on file in their Official Personnel Folder are required to submit a copy of that form with their application. Refer to BIA-4432 link: http://www.bia.gov/cs/groups/xbie/documents/text/idc015515.pdf
Veterans Empl! oyment Opportunity Act (VEOA) or other Veterans preference (VRA and 30%! or more disabled) - include a copy of your DD-214, if you're claiming Vet preference. For more information please see link at: http://fehb.opm.gov/StaffingPortal/vetguide.asp
Career Transitional Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Assistance Program (ICTAP) - If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf .
Current or former Federal employee : Include your most recent SF50.
Childcare Addendum form must be included for this position and is available for downloading at: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/Documents/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm.doc
Your application package MUST be complete by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) onWednesday, September 11, 2013, the closing of this announcement.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resum! e, with salary requirements and a resume to Indian Health Service.
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