Health Systems Specialist

Veterans Health Administration

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 94,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Long Beach seeks a Health Systems Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Specialist to support the DEO and HPE management in establishing and evaluating HPE programs and trainee care quality.

The role handles affiliation agreements, trainee qualifications letters of credential (TQCVL), PLAs, onboarding/offboarding of health professions trainees, and provides data-driven analyses to inform policy and processes across VA facilities and VISN levels.

Qualifications

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may qualify for Federal employment.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.

Responsibilities

Oversee technical work for HPE programs including affiliation agreements and PLAs.
Review HPT applications, qualifications, and appointments against OAA criteria.
Coordinate across clinical and administrative service lines at facility and VISN levels; synthesize data for reports.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent serves as a Health Systems Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Specialist. This position supports the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE management for establishing, maintaining, and evaluating the quality of HPE programs and the quality of care delivered by health professions trainees (HPTs) at the VA medical facility.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to conduct and evaluate a wide range of program management and administrative duties to fulfill requirements related to VHA's academic mission and OAA's strategic plans.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Responsible for the technical work required for HPE programs including affiliation agreements, trainee qualifications and credentials letter (TQCVL), program letters of agreement (PLAs), direct HPT/affiliate staff customer service, and the on- and off boarding processes of HPTs.

Review and validate HPT applications, qualifications, and appointment against OAA criteria before starting clinical rotations and performing patient care. Inform management with authoritative analyses, policy guidance and opinions regarding HPT appointment and on- and off-boarding processes as it relates to HPE programs.

Enhance the efficiency of processes and HPT training experience as it effects the reputation of VA and its ability to maintain and expand the clinical workforce of VA and the nation through recruitment and retention of highly qualified HPTs. Responsible for enacting process changes with OAA, affiliate staff, facility leadership, clinical and administrative service lines by implementing SOPs, developing and administering training programs, and advising on HPE regulations.

Provide complex coordination across clinical and administrative service lines at both facility and Veterans Services Integrated Network (VISN) levels. Synthesize and maintain data from diverse data systems and sources to cross check, validate and present relevant information and reports. Performs other related 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 Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Health Systems Specialist/PD99460S and PD99460 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements & 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $71957 – $93549/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.