This position is located with the Divion of Information Technology. The purpose of this position is to provide information technical support to Indian Health Service, Urban, and Tribal facilities using the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) clinical and administrative laboratory systems, the VistA Imaging (VI) Program, RPMS radiology application and the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory I/T Specialist or designee.
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-12: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Oversee single and multi-year contracts/task orders for a wide range of contract types and services, including but not limited to: Purchase Orders, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), SF-182 training forms, and credit card purchases. Facilitate implementation and clinical usage of the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) Imaging Orders, VistA Imaging Interface, ISI Rad/Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) support, RPMS Laboratory Package, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Laboratory Orders, and Reference Lab Interface. Prepare documents to establish new contracts, task orders and existing awards as a Contracting Officer Representative. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: IT Specialist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Implement, configure, support and maintain the operations of the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) Vista Imaging in Radiology and Laboratory applications. Develop and deliver training for assigned clinical applications. Serve as a Level 1 Contract Officer Representative (COR) responsible for contract management of laboratory and radiology RPMS health information technology systems. Plan, monitor and maintain contracts/task orders, files, documentation and payments.