Program Specialist

Summary

Program Specialist

Duties of the Program Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Processes all clinical proficiencies for a variety of disciplines at Central Arkansas Veterans Health System (CAVHS)
• Generates reports for Whole Health and Wellness department and others as required
• Coordinates and analyzes internal review activities of the department to ensure that both clinical and administrative functions are in compliance with VISN and Central Office directives and standards
• Serves as a liaison between Whole Health and Wellness and all services across CAVHS with an emphasis in Primary Care (CBOCs), Mental Health, and Specialty Care teams to ensure the expansion of Whole Health and Wellness to all aspects of Veteran care
• Coordinates studies and special projects to implement health care delivery programs and improve the efficiency of health care operations throughout the Whole Health and Wellness Product Line
• Assists in preparing internal instructions, operating policies, protocols, and other Whole Health and Wellness Product Line procedural guidelines
• Knowledge of financial management principles to formulate budget estimates of programs and activities and write appropriate justifications
• Assists with the Human Resource management for Whole Health and Wellness, performing the full range of human resources requirements, including recruitment, compensation, promotions, awards, benefits, position classification, performance management, leave administration, training, disciplinary actions, and labor relations
• Maintains and updates the departments organizational chart and personnel distribution list
• Assists in the preparation of yearly performance award documents including superior award documents and physician performance pay
• Will be primary purchase card holder for all Whole Health and Wellness departments Fund Control Points as well as assisting with Patient Care Services purchasing when needed
• Assist in the preparation of budgeting and financial management for the department

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, 7:30am-4:00pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the service)

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/ PD047710 and PD047700

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Job Description

Program Specialist

Duties of the Program Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Processes all clinical proficiencies for a variety of disciplines at Central Arkansas Veterans Health System (CAVHS)
• Generates reports for Whole Health and Wellness department and others as required
• Coordinates and analyzes internal review activities of the department to ensure that both clinical and administrative functions are in compliance with VISN and Central Office directives and standards
• Serves as a liaison between Whole Health and Wellness and all services across CAVHS with an emphasis in Primary Care (CBOCs), Mental Health, and Specialty Care teams to ensure the expansion of Whole Health and Wellness to all aspects of Veteran care
• Coordinates studies and special projects to implement health care delivery programs and improve the efficiency of health care operations throughout the Whole Health and Wellness Product Line
• Assists in preparing internal instructions, operating policies, protocols, and other Whole Health and Wellness Product Line procedural guidelines
• Knowledge of financial management principles to formulate budget estimates of programs and activities and write appropriate justifications
• Assists with the Human Resource management for Whole Health and Wellness, performing the full range of human resources requirements, including recruitment, compensation, promotions, awards, benefits, position classification, performance management, leave administration, training, disciplinary actions, and labor relations
• Maintains and updates the departments organizational chart and personnel distribution list
• Assists in the preparation of yearly performance award documents including superior award documents and physician performance pay
• Will be primary purchase card holder for all Whole Health and Wellness departments Fund Control Points as well as assisting with Patient Care Services purchasing when needed
• Assist in the preparation of budgeting and financial management for the department

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, 7:30am-4:00pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the service)

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/ PD047710 and PD047700

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized