U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hiring Program Analyst (Informatics) TCF Trainee in Shreveport, LA | LinkedIn (2024)

SummaryThe Technical Career Field (TCF) is a national workforce development program within VHA that was designed to replenish technical staff in critically identified positions. Health lnformatics Specialist work is health-oriented in nature, and requires knowledge and skills gained from education, on the job training, developmental assignments, and/or experience in a health science or allied scientific field, such as Health Informatics.

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The Technical Career Field (TCF) is a national workforce development program within VHA that was designed to replenish technical staff in critically identified positions. The TCF career fields represent those technical fields where VA-specific knowledge and experience is desirable for success in the field. Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for two years during which they are trained, coached, and supervised by a preceptor. Preceptors are selected annually, through an extensive application process, for their technical expertise, their commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a training location. *Selectees will be required to sign Mobility, Training, and Continued Service Agreements.

This is a developmental position leading to a GS-11, performing assignments intended to broaden skills and provide practical experience leading to progressively more complex assignments performed under progressively less supervision. You will ultimately acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Selection will be made at the GS-7 grade level only.The mid-level Program Analyst receives increasingly more difficult assignments to prepare for independent performance at the full performance level, GS-11.

As an emerging subject matter expert in Health Informatics, receives assignments that continue to expand the knowledge base of the electronic health record and associated clinical software; provides users and staff with limited consultative support and education. Explores new technologies and participates in complex projects to apply the technologies in support of veterans' health care needs. Assignments include increasingly complex segments of projects for which the incumbent is independently responsible. Inputs and retrieves data, prepares analyses and presents recommendations to senior specialists, supervisor, or others as may be appropriate.

Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Participates with senior analysts in educating employees on methods and means to make health care operations more effective and efficient. Develops tools and training guides for the user and participates in delivering training and educational programs to others as appropriate to knowledge and skill level. Collects, analyzes and provides feedback on effectiveness of training and suggests improvements/enhancements.
• Participates in the development of information related to patient care, such as patient registries to allow the Clinical Team to track and manage patient illnesses.
• Analyzes data, for example, to assess treatment impacts and provides findings and recommendations for a variety of uses by senior specialists.
• For training purposes, attends various meetings with senior specialists. Examples of the meetings are the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee; the Medical Records Committee; program development vendors using Commercial Off The Shelf(COTS) and decision support systems; clinical informatics oversight committees; Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee; others as may be decided locally.
• Participates with the HIS to assess data to identify, quantify and resolve organizational problems. Resolves defined segments on own. Conducts evaluations of clinical software needs and makes recommendations.
• Receives developmental assignments and formal training in project management. Receives assignments consistent with the GS-07 grade level that may be unique to the facility to which assigned; and
• Performs other duties as assigned that are directly related to development as a Program Analyst.

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Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 99336-TSProgram Analyst (Informatics) TCF Trainee

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RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Training-Service Agreement and Mobility Agreement required.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

You may qualify based on education and/or experience as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
• Inputs and retrieves health information system data, prepares analyses and presents recommendations to senior specialists, supervisor or others as may be appropriate.
• Assess health information system data to identify, quantify and resolve organizational problems; and
• Conducts evaluations of clinical software needs and makes recommendations.
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed 1 full year of graduate level education, OR have achieved superior academic achievement.

  Note: To be creditable, graduate education must be directly related to the position to be filled (e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, Programming and Information Technology).

• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.
  

Preferred Experience:

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Data Management
• Manages and Organizes Information
• Project Management
• Team Building

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

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Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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VISN 16 South Central VA Health Care Network

715 S. Pear Orchard Road

Ridgeland, MS 39157

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