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Program Applications Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 54 days ago
On-site Salisbury, NC $63K – $82K Apply by Jul 31, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Engineering
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The Program Applications Specialist serves as the integrator that coordinates the business process and software functions. The primary functions of this position ensures the business process is in place to support the implementation of new and updated information technology systems.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Coordinates all information technology equipment with the service is operational and functions and coordinates with Ol&T equipment replacement/installation with all other services.
- →Participates in the establishment of administrative qualitative standards; the objective of which is intended to improve programs, facilities and operations.
- →Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representative, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
- →Ensures the business process is in place to support the implementation of new and updated information technology systems.
- →Serves as the functional "expert" for matters relating to the Patient Information Management System (PIMS) core package.
- →Provides training and troubleshooting for clinical and administrative staff in business processes and associated supporting software.
- →Provides business oversight for a variety of software programs integral to the overall administration and operations of the business.
- →Collects physical and data security needs for the service area.
- →Collects individual needs to determine menu access for staff.
- →Ensures OI&T assigns appropriate access to terminal and file codes for the purpose of controlling access to the patient and medical records.
- →Provides testing of new options and software versions prior to implementation to gain familiarity with the new product features and confirms that software is working according to specification.
- →Provides training and troubleshooting for clinical and administrative staff in business process and associated supporting software.
- →Coordinates with the office(s) responsible for medical center workload to ensure the accuracy of the data in VISTA.
- →Ensures the accuracy of reports such as the Gains and Losses and AMIS reports.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 14a77fdd-ee29-41ca-9bfe-39aff8e0ffcd
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