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Program Applications Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
On-site Tucson, AZ $63K – $82K Apply by Sep 18, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Healthcare
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The position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona (SAVAHCS) in the Office of the Deputy Associate Director of Patient Care Services (DADPCS). The DADPCS provides nurse staffing, education, recognition/awards, transition to practice, and academic affiliation support to all facility services. The incumbent reports to the Chief DADPCS.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but not limited to: The incumbent serves as the Program Application Specialist (PAS) that coordinates software implementation and data retrieving processes.
- →The primary functions of this position will be to ensure a data retrieving process is in place to support the implementation of new and updated information technology systems.
- →This position will ensure DADPCS has the support and services required to have an overall understanding of the integration of software applications, user interaction, and the data to support those functions.
- →In order to ensure the success of this integration, an extensive knowledge of Veterans Integrated Systems Technology Architecture (VistA) packages that support the DADPCS processes is needed.
- →The incumbent of this position provides analytical, planning, and oversight for a variety of software programs integral to the overall administration and operations of the service.
- →The incumbent plays a significant role in DADPCS process re-engineering of administrative programs to integrate with existing and new software applications to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the current service programs.
- →The incumbent conducts business process modeling, projects and studies that will impact on the overall functions of the services in such areas as, policy development and implementation, work methodology, processes, streamlining, program/service goals and objectives, staffing plans, etc.
- →The incumbent is responsible for the planning, implementation, training and coordination for service and facility staff in DADPCS and functional areas for various information technology packages: VISTA packages, e.g.
- →Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA), Discharge Data summary; Picis, surgical and critical care applications; Bed Management Solution portal; VetLink point of care kiosks; AMTIS business planning tool; Staffing Methodology calculators; and a multitude of other software modules.
- →The incumbent serves as the functional "expert" for all matters relating to the AcuStaf Nursing Scheduling portal.
- →Additionally, the incumbent provides training on other data analytic web portals, such as the VHA Support Service Center (VSSC), Nursing Unit Mapping Application (NUMA), and Labor Mapping.
- →The incumbent provides assistance, training, and troubleshooting for clinical and administrative staff in the data processes and associated supporting software.
- →Provides training for individual users on daily operational tasks and trains new users.
- →Trains service employees and facility employees in the use of DADPCS programs, to ensure that data is entered correctly and optimizes clinic utilization.
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
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