Supervisory Health System Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Health System Specialist

• Scope: Executive-level advisory and supervisory management within Patient Care Services

Description

The Supervisory Health System Specialist serves as a key member of the executive management team, advising the ADPCS/CNE and acting as a focal point for inquiries, instruction dissemination, and evaluation of patient care operations. The role coordinates operational priorities across patient flow, patient access, credentialing/privileging, construction projects, and performance measures, while developing short- and long-range policies. It also provides supervisory oversight for assigned staff, including work planning, performance evaluation, and handling employee concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational coordination and serve as advisor to ADPCS/CNE on patient flow, patient access, credentialing/privileging, and performance measures

• Initiate staff studies, coordinate committee work, analyze clinical service data, and identify problem areas

• Represent leadership at meetings and support effective management with clinical and administrative stakeholders

• Develop and implement policies and procedures covering budget/fiscal management, supply, recruitment, workforce utilization, contract negotiation, and space utilization

• Analyze workload and operational data to support resource planning and ensure accurate workload data capture

• Supervise staff: plan work, set priorities, assign tasks, evaluate performance, interview candidates, and recommend HR actions

• Provide counseling, apply minor disciplinary measures when needed, identify training/development needs, and develop performance standards

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Background/suitability investigation required

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males (born after 12/31/1959)

• Complete application package (resume, transcripts, etc.)

• Meet GS-12 qualification standard by the closing date:

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in progressively responsible analytical/administrative or clinical management/supervisory experience in health care

  • Including knowledge of health care delivery systems, regulatory/credentialing standards, and government/agency/facility administrative systems (budget, personnel, procurement)

  • OR relevant education in hospital/public health administration or related fields with health care administration coursework

• Participate in seasonal influenza program (annual vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption)

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type; contact the hiring agency for specific benefits).