Health System Specialist - Executive Officer to the Assistant Director

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to health care management officials by analyzing, evaluating, advising on and/or coordinating health care delivery systems and operations. The incumbent serves as a major advisor and Executive Assistant to the Assistant Director (AsD) at the Montana VA Health Care System.Major duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Identifies alternative programs and plans, providing staff assistance and participating in the discussion leading the formulation of Montana VA Healthcare System plans and programs. Provides technical expertise in the field of health care planning and comprehensive advice and assistance to the superiors regarding possible need for revision of regulations and policies governing planning activities. Identify project scope, develop plans, require resources, and administer projects. Knowledge of analyzing the necessary human resources, equipment, and space to effectively support the mission of individual organizational units; support planning efforts in implementing new logistical arrangements aimed at improving service. Ability to closely review all actions and requests received from clinical and administrative services or from external entities Ability to asses priorities to best meet healthcare delivery needs; advise and assist Leadership in the planning, development and operations Consolidates submissions received from subordinate units. Compiles, coordinates and completes facility response to recurring, non-recurring and special reports requested by internal and external entities. Reviews reports involving trend analyses and ensures follow-up in these areas for Quality Assurance Program. Reviews materials with regards to compliance with the standards of external bodies and accrediting agencies Provides technical expertise in the field of healthcare planning and comprehensive advice and assistance to superiors regarding possible need for revision of regulations and policies governing planning activities. Ability to gather information, identify and analyze issues, and develop recommendation to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations Recommends action or adjustments necessary to achieve required objectives. Maintains annual execution, and recommends adjustments or reallocation of resources.\Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30AM - 4:00pm or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) Telework: Yes-This position is authorized for telework - situational (ad hoc) and has NOT been authorized as remote.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist - Executive Officer to the Assistant Director/PD144280 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required