Put the 5 competencies in essay format. Job 1 has 5 competencies ( Patient Access Center (PAC),  I will upload a sample format of how the competencies should be answered. I have Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Health Administration and Post Grad Doctoral in Health Administration-all course work completed in dissertation phase. I have 3 years of experience in healthcare field Job Title:   Supervisory Medical Administrative Specialist DUTIES: in the Patient Access Center (PAC); the Supervisory Medical Administrative Specialist maintains responsibility for · participates with the Assistant Chief, Health Administration Service and his/her management staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating all programs relative to the inpatient administration and processing, including systems analysis, monitoring of performance improvement, space utilization, and equipment management. · identifies, coordinates, and conducts training in leadership, work management, performance evaluation, eligibility, appointment scheduling, medical records processing, workload data entry and reporting, and other related patient administration activities. · reviews recommendations for incentive awards, promotions, reassignments, and separations of employees assigned to the section; integrates and coordinates the work for the units within the section to ensure that required reporting deadlines are met. · assigns staff to achieve optimum patient care, taking into consideration abilities of staff members. Plans employee duty schedules and certifies their time and attendance. Develops performance plans and standards that are realistic, challenging, and relate whenever possible to organizational goals and objectives. Effectively manages the performance appraisal process; coordinates leave requests to ensure maximum coverage of assigned areas. Coordinates with appropriate staff to assure formal orientation and training programs are developed and carried out as required. · coordinates various assigned functions with other Health Administration Service management staff as well as other services with the system. Ensures efficiency of operations and advises staff of various resources available to meet their needs. · serves as liaison officer between Health Administration Service and the professional staff, which includes but is not limited to: Nursing, Medical Service, OCL, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Neurology, etc. concerning Ward administration activities and coordinates changes as appropriate; coordinates work among subordinate staff within the section and other services (e.g., Nursing, clinical bed and ancillary services). · maintains access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive information, which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act and other applicable laws and regulations. · maintains responsibility for (1) protecting that information from unauthorized disclosure or from loss, alteration, or unaut.

1. Put the 5 competencies in essay format. Job 1 has 5
competencies (
Patient Access Center (PAC),
I will upload a sample format of how the competencies should
be answered.
I have Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Health
Administration and Post Grad Doctoral in Health
Administration-all course work completed in dissertation phase.
I have 3 years of experience in healthcare field
Job Title:
Supervisory Medical Administrative Specialist
DUTIES:
in the Patient Access Center (PAC); the Supervisory
Medical Administrative Specialist maintains responsibility for
·
participates with the Assistant Chief, Health Administration
Service and his/her management staff in planning,
implementing, and evaluating all programs relative to the

2. inpatient administration and processing, including systems
analysis, monitoring of performance improvement, space
utilization, and equipment management.
·
identifies, coordinates, and conducts training in leadership,
work management, performance evaluation, eligibility,
appointment scheduling, medical records processing, workload
data entry and reporting, and other related patient
administration activities.
·
reviews recommendations for incentive awards, promotions,
reassignments, and separations of employees assigned to the
section; integrates and coordinates the work for the units within
the section to ensure that required reporting deadlines are met.
·
assigns staff to achieve optimum patient care, taking into
consideration abilities of staff members. Plans employee duty
schedules and certifies their time and attendance. Develops
performance plans and standards that are realistic, challenging,
and relate whenever possible to organizational goals and
objectives. Effectively manages the performance appraisal
process; coordinates leave requests to ensure maximum
coverage of assigned areas. Coordinates with appropriate staff
to assure formal orientation and training programs are
developed and carried out as required.
·
coordinates various assigned functions with other Health
Administration Service management staff as well as other

3. services with the system. Ensures efficiency of operations and
advises staff of various resources available to meet their needs.
·
serves as liaison officer between Health Administration Service
and the professional staff, which includes but is not limited to:
Nursing, Medical Service, OCL, Mental Health, Rehabilitation,
Neurology, etc. concerning Ward administration activities and
coordinates changes as appropriate; coordinates work among
subordinate staff within the section and other services (e.g.,
Nursing, clinical bed and ancillary services).
·
maintains access to printed and electronic files containing
sensitive information, which must be protected under the
provisions of the Privacy Act and other applicable laws and
regulations.
·
maintains responsibility for (1) protecting that information from
unauthorized disclosure or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized
deletion, and (2) following applicable regulations and
instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of
access codes, etc. Supervises the use of computer equipment in
assigned areas; assures that subordinates receive appropriate
orientation and training before operating computer equipment;
evaluates training needs on an ongoing basis. Provides
additional training, as necessary, e.g., new employees, refresher
training to Jong-term employees, etc.
·
maintains responsibility for supervising administrative staff on

4. a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis. This includes interview and
selections for vacant positions, leave approval, providing
coverage in the scheduled absence of employees, evaluating
work performance, and initiating independent action for
emergency coverage.
·
advises and interprets directives and procedures which have
broad implication or involve intra- and/or inter-service
application; provides assistance by participation in resolving
atypical or complex problems that require cooperative action. Is
responsible for the study, interpretation, adaptation, and
application of existing and new regulations and procedures, and
for reviewing the work of subordinates to determine whether
work produced or decisions made are consistent with
established directives; maintains responsibility for evaluating
accomplishment toward the mission and goals of the Michael E.
DeBakey VA Medical Center where program responsibility has
been delegated; analyzes operational problems in terms of
quality and efficiency, recommends, and initiates corrective
action. Plays a critical support role in developing and
coordinating internal review systems
to
assure
that
administrative
support
activities

5. are
in
compliance
with
agency, accreditation (JC) and regulatory requirements.
·
Serves as the point of contact on all matters relating to VISTA
core packages (ADT Admission/Discharge/Transfer) as they
relate to the Inpatient Administration section.
·
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Put the competency in essay format Bachelors in Psychology
and Masters in Health Administration and Post Grad Doctoral in
Health Administration-all course work completed in dissertation
phase. I have 3 years of experience
Competency1 - Knowledge of VA and medical center policies
for patient ward administration regulations, directive and
guidelines and other procedural policies governing ward
administration to ensure proper management..
Competency2 - Knowledge of software to include operations of
the Emergency Department Integration Software (EDIS), the OR
Control Board (ORC), the Bed Management System (BMS),
Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)and VISTA core

6. packages (ADT-Admissions/Discharge/Transfers) and ACD
lines
Competency3 - Ability to direct, interpret and implement
current and new procedures, resolve procedural problems,
observe results and conduct studies necessary to improve the
quality and quantity of the end product.
Competency4 - Knowledge and ability to gather, assemble and
analyze data, recognize problems, propose solutions and prepare
written and oral responses.
Competency5 - Ability to effectively communicate both orally
and in writing, to a wide variety of people (administrative
personnel, line supervisors, service chiefs, top management)
from various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds
utilizing various communication mediums; initiate and lead
groups and to establish relationships with professional and/or
other health-related groups.