Reference #: 4585357 THE POSITION Would you like to capitalize on your experience where you have the ability to lead complex projects by helping to bring an electronic health record (EHR) system to Clarks Summit State Hospital (CSSH)? CSSH provides hospital-based inpatient psychiatric services to adults and along with the other state hospitals, is currently planning for implementation of an EHR in late 2024. We are seeking a highly-organized, self-motivated Quality Assurance/Risk Management (QA-RM  Specialist) to lead CSSH's fast-paced EHR planning and implementation processes plus post-implementation EHR use and maintenance as CSSH's EHR Liaison. This position will also serve as CSSH's Consultative Reviewer of Nursing Home Referrals to evaluate nursing home referrals from other state hospitals and recommend whether a nursing home is the appropriate placement for the patient. Join the Department of Human Services and help us make an impact throughout the hospital!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a QA-RM Specialist, you will be tasked with facilitating compliance with multiple sets of operating requirements such as federal and state laws and regulations. Work includes writing effective policies, procedures, and instructions, distilling large volumes of technical and nontechnical information into salient informative and/or actionable key points, and extensively examining complex, dynamic issues impacting patients, multiple disciplines, and/or multiple state hospitals. This role will require you to be proactive while identifying, mitigating, and resolving risks, liabilities, deficiencies, noncompliance, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. You will also be troubleshooting problems with technology function, access, and/or availability. The work of this position requires a high degree of independence, accuracy, attention to detail, critical thinking, initiative, organization, efficiency, objectivity, and timeliness.

Ideal skills for this position are stringent attention to detail; continuous application of critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to effectively exercise initiative and independent judgement in executing work; aptitude for quickly and proficiently learning and employing new information, skills, and technology; and demonstrated leadership skills. Our ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing excellent public service and will be invested in unwaveringly supporting provision of effective care to our patients. If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this position, we want to talk to you!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. FREE PARKING!

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may change based on operational needs.

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of professional experience as a member of a multiple disciplinary treatment team in a public or private health care facility and a bachelor's degree; or Two years of clinical experience in an human services agency, including one year of administrative, evaluative, or consultative experience in a health care program; and a bachelor's degree with major course work in social work, nursing, health care administration, behavioral sciences or a related field; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on w ys to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.