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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I, II, or III

DATE POSTED: 8/24/2022

POSITION TITLE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I, II, or III

RECRUITMENT NO:

HHSC 07-22 Information Technology Specialist I (Permanent, Full-Time); $3,708 per month (SR16, Step C; BU13)

HHSC 08-22 Information Technology Specialist II (Permanent, Full-Time); $4,012 per month (SR18, Step C; BU13)

HHSC 09-22 Information Technology Specialist III (Permanent, Full-Time); $4,337 per month (SR20, Step C; BU13)

JOB LOCATION: HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION (HHSC) – Corporate IT, Honolulu, HI

JOB DUTIES: The HHSC Operations Center is located in Leahi Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii and serves as the Corporate Data Center and Corporate Help Desk. The function of the Corporate Data Center is to provide integrated, computer-assisted recording, classifying summarizing and transmitting, storing, and retrieving of clinical and management information. The Help Desk acts as the liaison between the Information Technology (IT) Department and the users of the automated systems of the HHSC facilities and the HHSC Information Technology Department.

The Operations Center maintains and operates the central host systems and servers for HHSC on a 24-hour a day, 7 day a week basis. The HHSC Operations Center is responsible for monitoring all central host systems, including applications and interfaces, security, performance monitoring, network monitoring, job control, and provides after hours support.

This position serves as a helpdesk support analyst and as the liaison between the Information Technology Department and the users of the automated systems of the HHSC facilities and the HHSC Information Technology Department. This position is located in the HHSC IT Department. Must be available to work rotating shift-work (Days, Evenings and Nights), including holidays, weekends, and on call (standby) as required.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

Excess experience of the types and quality described below or any administrative, professional, analytical, technical, or other responsible work which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Except for the substitutions provided below, applicants must have had the types of experience described in the statements immediately following, and in the amounts shown below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible work experience in information technology which involved the systems analysis, design, programming, security and access management, database design and management, consulting, and/or installing and maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and web or network infrastructure equipment. The work must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information technology principles, methods, techniques and practices; computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment; and personal computer, server, mini and/or mainframe operating systems.

Information Technology Specialist I: No specialized experience required for this level.

Information Technology Specialist II: One half (6 months) year of progressively responsible specialized work experience in information technology.

Information Technology Specialist III: One and one half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible specialized work experience.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: 1) Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or in another major which included completion of course work comparable to a major in computer science may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience. 2) Partial completion of a master’s degree program in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of one (1) year for the required Specialized Experience. 3) Possession of a master’s degree in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one and one-half (1-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience. 4) Possession of a Ph.D in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two and one-half (2-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience. 5) Excess staff specialist and/or supervisory experience of the types and quality described above may be substituted for specialized experience on a year-for[1]year basis. 6) Excess technician experience comparable to an Information Technology Support Technician II or higher or comparable positions may be substituted for education on a year for year basis

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position for which is being considered.

CERTIFICATIONS: MCITP, Microsoft Office, VCA-DT, ITIL, a+, or Network+ preferred.

LICENSE: None required.

DESIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or management information systems from an accredited college or university. Three (3) years’ experience in a Microsoft desktop and server environment; experience with Windows XP, Windows 7, and mobile device a plus. Experience resolving end user issuers via remote software a plus. At least 1 year in a healthcare or healthcare support facility.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The position will work in an office environment with prolonged sitting and extended periods of working with a personal computer and in meetings with various users and vendors of the automated systems. Position also requires a full range of movement to lead and assist in occasional installation of cables, PCs and other electronic equipment in various facilities.

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PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER I; REC. NO. HHSC-06-22 (PERMANENT FULL-TIME)

DATE POSTED: 08/15/2022

POSITION TITLE: Patient Financial Services Manager I

RECRUITMENT NO: HHSC 06-22

JOB STATUS: Full-Time; Permanent

LOCATION: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Corporate Office

SALARY RANGE: $5,282 – $5,712 per month (SR24, Step C-E; BU13)

JOB DUTIES: The Patient Financial Services (PFS) Manager I manages, coordinates and participates in patient billing, follow up, and collection services; and manages and participates in all healthcare insurance revenue recovery activities for HHSC’s hospitals and physician accounts receivables. Responsibilities include development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of appropriate accounts receivable, denials and contracting procedures to ensure patient records are managed in accordance with established law, policies and guidelines. This position will oversee the daily operations of accounts receivables assigned. Duties will primarily be performed at the corporate office at Leahi Hospital at 3675 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii. However, duties will require travel to other HHSC facilities on the islands of Kauai, Hawaii and Maui.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

Excess work experience of the type and quality described below or progressively responsible professional work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to those normally acquired in four (4) years of successful study leading to a bachelor’s degree may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional work experience with demonstrated general knowledge of public and private health care programs including billing, credit, collection and account maintenance activities of a healthcare institution. This experience must have provided familiarity with, and knowledge of health insurance programs; general financial practices of healthcare providers; and the ability to evaluate the bases of medical rates and costs; or progressively responsible professional work experience demonstrating general knowledge of hospital admission and registration functions and activities. Specialized experience gained in an acute care and/or critical access hospital preferred.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of work experience that demonstrated the applicant’s knowledge of and ability to apply the principles, practices, techniques and methods of supervision including: (1) planning, organizing and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing work; (3) advising others on difficult work problems; (4) timing and scheduling work; and (5) training and developing employees and/or vendors.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Healthcare administration or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of Specialized Experience.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION: Specialized knowledges, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. In such positions, applicants may be restricted to those who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.

Departments requesting selective certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certifications and the duties of the position.

CERTIFICATION: None required.

LICENSURE: None required.

DESIRED SKILLS: Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and management; business office functions that include billing, denials, follow-up, collection, controlling credit balance and account maintenance; preparation of reports for adjustments as mandated by government and all other insurance carriers; comprehensive knowledge of pertinent laws, policies, regulations and procedures regarding reimbursements, billing and collection procedures of third party and private insurance payers.

Ability to plan, organize and direct the work and activities of staff; develop, implement, and modify, as necessary, methods and procedures relating to healthcare billing, denials, follow-up and collection and credit operations; understand data processing information systems used, develop policies and procedures; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Able to work with hospital and clinical software products used by HHSC for revenue cycle management. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

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CORPORATE COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR; REC NO: HHSC 05-22 (EXEMPT, FULL-TIME)

DATE POSTED: 05/26/22
JOB TITLE: CORPORATE COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
RECRUITMENT NO: HHSC 05-22 (Exempt, Full-Time w/Benefits)
JOB LOCATION: HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION – CORP OFFICE
SALARY RANGE: Negotiable

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) is a multi-hospital and multi-regional healthcare system comprised of Acute Care Hospitals, Long Term Care facilities, Critical Access Hospitals, multiple outpatient clinics, and affiliated entities and foundations.

Under the general direction of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Board of Directors, the Corporate office plans, directs and coordinates the system-wide activities of the Corporation in effectively performing its functions and attaining its mission, within the scope of laws and established policies and regulations. The Corporate office is currently located in Leahi Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii.

This position actively participates in coordinating the Corporate Compliance Program to support the Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer (CCPO). This position may also serve as a relief for the Executive Secretary for the President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO) and has regular access to the knowledge of confidential information relating to compliance, and risk management issues, employer-employee relations, policy matters, programs, plans, etc. Considerable tact and judgment are required in dealing with such matters, and the handling of callers, visitors, other HHSC employees, the Governor and other elected officials, members of the Board of Directors, Executive Management Team, Physicians Advisory Group, news media, State Department Directors and their staff and members of the general public and performs other duties as required/assigned.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer to accomplish the following tasks which includes but are not limited to:
• Incidents/Crisis Intervention– Track and develop a reporting method to ensure confidentiality while maintaining data to identify compliance gaps in corporate departments and Regions.
• Education and Training– Prepare, update and monitor compliance education and training program and calendar.
• Regulatory Materials– Work with corporate departments and RCO’s on a timely submission; track regulatory deadlines; generate report for Corporate Compliance Committee /Board meetings.
• Executive Secretarial Duties– Serving as backup on a routine or as needed basis may be required to perform the full scope of executive secretarial duties and functions for the President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO).
• Administrative Duties- Performs a variety of other duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree is highly desired.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years of experience and ability to perform secretarial-type tasks including, but not limited to the following: handling telephone inquiries, maintaining a system of files; making travel arrangements; composing correspondence; obtaining information from files; routing correspondence; reviewing outgoing correspondence for format, grammar, spelling, and typography; maintaining a log of pending work; proficiency with Microsoft Word (or equivalent), spreadsheets, and internet access and searches. Of the five years of experience, three (3) years of experience as an executive secretary, which demonstrated the ability to perform secretarial duties including, but not limited to the following: (1) providing personal assistance to an administrator or executive by attending to the administrative details of an office; (2) having an overall awareness of the activities and administrative framework of a program/organization; and (3) exercising sound judgment.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must possess knowledge, skills and abilities pertinent to the duties and responsibilities desired, and performs such work in a competent and confidential manner.

Knowledge of: Secretarial principles and practices; administrative principles and practices applicable to HHSC; basic organization of State government, the interaction of HHSC and State agencies, and the legislative process; office practices and procedures; and principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to: Plan, organize and carry out a very broad and complex range of secretarial functions; organize, assign, direct and review the work of others; develop and skillfully apply a working knowledge of the organization and the programs of HHSC; understand and interpret the views and policies of an executive office, including any special interests and official social obligations; work effectively under frequent interruptions and changing requirements, and handle continual office emergencies; direct the maintenance of confidential files and records including those relating to employer-employee relations; deal tactfully with others within and outside the organization in carrying out instructions and policies of the President and Chief Executive Officer.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent must be physically able to perform efficiently and effectively the essential duties of the position. Disabilities in these and other areas will not automatically result in disqualification. Incumbent who demonstrates their capability of performing the essential functions of the position will not be disqualified under this section.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION: This position is supervised by the Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer and will receive direction from the President and Chief Executive Officer.

REQUIRED FORMS & DOCUMENTATION: Applicants must submit evidence of the appropriate training (e.g. official transcript or diploma and certifications) to be given credit for education. A legible photocopy will be accepted; however, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation reserves the right to request an official copy.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, all prospective new HHSC employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees are required to provide confirmation of their full vaccination status by presenting their CDC Vaccination card or VAS Certificate prior to their start date.

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Updated: 8/12/22

DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT; REC NO: HHSC 03-22 (EXEMPT, FULL-TIME W/BENEFITS)

DATE POSTED: 03/08/2022

POSITION TITLE: Director of Risk Management

RECRUITMENT NO: HHSC 03-22

POSITION STATUS: Exempt, Full-Time w/Benefits

JOB LOCATION: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Corporate Office, Honolulu, HI

SALARY: Negotiable

JOB DUTIES: The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) is a multi-hospital and multi-regional healthcare system comprised of Acute Care Hospitals, Long Term Care facilities, Critical Access Hospitals, multiple outpatient clinics, and affiliated entities and foundations. The Corporate Office is located in Leahi Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii.

This position serves as the Director of Risk Management and oversees a comprehensive, system-wide risk management program. In doing so, the Director of Risk Management develops, implements, and evaluates the risk management program for the HHSC system, in conjunction with the Regional and Facility Risk Managers, and under the direction of the Vice President & General Counsel.

EDUCATION: Minimum Qualifications – Applicant must have Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare profession, e.g. nursing, healthcare administration, health sciences. Preferred qualifications – Advanced degree in a health care profession, public administration, or law degree.

EXPERIENCE: This position requires a minimum of five years of experience in acute hospitals and/or integrated healthcare delivery systems, and a broad knowledge of hospital operations. Position requires extensive experience in risk management, performing risk management or patient safety activities and/or patient relations in an institutional setting.

CERTIFICATION: ARM, CPCU, GASHRM, DFASHRM, or CPHQ or CPHRM designation is desirable.

LICENSE: None required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: This position requires post-graduate level competencies in statistical analysis. Position requires excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time. Position requires a healthcare administrative or clinical background in a hospital or healthcare facility setting.

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Updated: 8/15/22; 9/19/22

CONTRACTS MANAGER I; REC NO: HHSC 02-22

DATE POSTED: 01/21/22

JOB TITLE: Contracts Manager I

RECRUITMENT NO: HHSC 02-22 (Permanent, Full-Time)

JOB LOCATION: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) – Corporate Office, Honolulu, HI

SALARY RANGE: $62,136 – $81,744 (SR24; BU:13)

JOB DUTIES: The Corporate Contract Management Department is under the Financial Division of the Corporate Office and is responsible for assuring the adequate provisioning of supplies, equipment, material, services and maintenance; including extensive procurement, contracting and purchasing functions, for the Corporate Office and system-wide contracts for the HHSC healthcare facilities.

This position serves as Contract Manager I and technical advisor to the Director of Contracts Management, HHSC. This position is responsible for providing acquisition guidance, advice, instruction, training, and recommendations. This position is also responsible for assisting in developing/implementing acquisition policies and procedures in support of the Corporate Office and HHSC healthcare regions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE:

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports, scope of services/requirements and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

EXPERIENCE: Specialized Experience: Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience which involved one or a combination of the following: professional work experience in the development and/or administration of contracts:

Preparing specifications for bids and quotes and proposals or formal requests for proposals for complex, high dollar contractual services, construction and equipment which involved the application of professional judgement and analysis in determining contract terms and conditions and/or developing proposals to meet such requirements.
Evaluating, developing, negotiating, or revising the content of proposals and/or contracts and/or requests for proposals or other solicitation documents.
Monitoring and evaluating the performance of contracted parties to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions stipulated in the contracts.

*Supervisory aptitude: is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, previous work experience in a position that demonstrates or performs supervisory functions or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervision capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

CERTIFICATION: None required.

LICENSE: None required.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration, acquisition management; applicable Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulations and standards; principles and practices of supervision and management. Knowledge of pre-award and post-award contracting policies and procedures to conduct reviews of full contracts, contracting plans and contract changes for propriety of acquisition method, contract type and documentation. Knowledge of commercial business and industrial practices, (i.e. commercial subcontracting, procurement of raw material and costing techniques) related to the items procured sufficiently to analyze cost breakdowns and contract proposals. Knowledge of regulations and related material to develop local acquisition supplements, policies and procedures.

Good written and oral communication skills to prepare written guidance and decisions to contracting personnel, contractors or higher level reviewing officials.

Ability to administer a centralized service of procurement, contracting and purchasing management; establish and maintain working relationships with representatives of other agencies, vendors and others to promote achievement of program goals; direct research and recommend changes in acquisition methods and practices, including drafting and recommending statutory changes.

REQUIRED FORMS & DOCUMENTATION: Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., official transcript or degree) to be given credit for education and/or experience. A legible photocopy will be accepted; however, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation reserves the right to request an official copy.

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DIRECTOR OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT; REC NO: HHSC 01-22

DATE POSTED: 01/13/2022
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
RECRUITMENT NO: HHSC 01-22 (FULL-TIME/EXEMPT)
JOB LOCATION: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) – Corporate Office, Honolulu, HI
SALARY RANGE: Negotiable

JOB DUTIES: The Director of Materials Management is responsible for the system office materials management policy, acquisition, storage and distribution contracts for the corporation and its regional facilities as necessary to improve supply chain operations and savings initiatives. The Director of Materials Management is also responsible for system-level procurement policy for all materials management procurement policy for the HHSC system office as it may apply to HHSC regional facilities. This position supervises the materials management department in the system office and has coordination responsibility with materials managers and contracts managers in the corporate office and within HHSC regions.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour week.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

EXPERIENCE: At least ten (10) years’ experience in hospital materials management, five (5) of which must have been as the head of a procurement and distribution office in a large company with several storage and distribution facilities.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The candidate must have the ability to manage within a decentralized purchasing system with operations between three (3) regions and multiple facilities to include compilation and standardization of facility supply catalogs, manage cross functional value assessment teams, and implement procedures. Knowledge of State government procurement regulations and governing rules is desired.

Required Forms & Documentation: Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., official transcript or degree) to be given credit for education and/or experience. A legible photocopy will be accepted; however, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation reserves the right to request an official copy.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, all prospective new HHSC employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees are required to provide confirmation of their full vaccination status by presenting their CDC Vaccination card or VAS Certificate prior to their start date.

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SENIOR CONTRACTS MANAGER; REC NO: HHSC 01-21 (PERMANENT, FULL-TIME)

DATE POSTED: 01/01/2024

POSITION TITLE: Senior Contracts Manager

RECRUITMENT NO: HHSC 01-21

JOB STATUS: Permanent, Full-time

JOB LOCATION: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Corporate Office, Honolulu, HI

SALARY RANGE: $105,516 (EM05; BU35)

This position serves as Senior Contract Manager and technical advisor to the Director of Contracts Management. This position is responsible for providing acquisition guidance, advice, instruction, training, and recommendations. This position is also responsible for developing/implementing acquisition policies and procedures in support of the Corporate Office and collaboration with the HHSC healthcare regions.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Excess work experience as described under Specialized Experience, below, or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

Specialized Experience: Four and one-half (4-1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience which involved one or a combination of the following: professional work experience in the development and/or administration of contracts:

Preparing specifications for bids and quotes and proposals or formal requests for proposals for complex, high dollar contractual services, construction and equipment which involved the application of professional judgement and analysis in determining contract terms and conditions and/or developing proposals to meet such requirements.
Evaluating, developing, negotiating, or revising the content of proposals and/or contracts and/or requests for proposals or other solicitation documents.
Monitoring and evaluating the performance of contracted parties to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions stipulated in the contracts.
Participating in procurement strategic planning.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of supervisory experience which included (l) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and developing them.

*For Senior Contracts Manager positions, administrative aptitude rather than actual administrative experience may be accepted. Administrative aptitude will be considered to have been met for this level when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary administrative aptitudes and abilities. Such evidence may be in the form of success in regular or special assignments or projects which involve administrative matters (e.g., in planning, organizing, promoting, and directing a program providing staff advice and assistance); managerial interest demonstrated by the performance of work assignments in a manner which clearly indicates awareness of managerial problems and the ability to solve them; completion of educational or training courses in management accompanied by the application of principles learned to work assignments; management’s observation and evaluation of the applicant’s leadership and managerial capabilities; success in trial assignments involving managerial and/or administrative tasks.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. In such positions, applicants may be restricted to those who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.

Departments requesting selective certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position.

CERTIFICATION: None required.

LICENSE: None required.

DESIRED SKILLS: Knowledge of principles and practices of acquisition management; applicable State and Local laws, rules, regulations and standards; principles and practices of supervision and management. Knowledge of pre-award and post-award contracting policies and procedures to conduct reviews of full contracts, contracting plans and contract changes for propriety of acquisition method, contract type and documentation. Knowledge of hospital procurement, commercial business and industrial practices, (i.e. commercial subcontracting, procurement of raw material and costing techniques) related to the items procured sufficiently to analyze cost breakdowns and contract proposals. Knowledge of regulations and related material to develop local acquisition supplements, policies and procedures. Overall Knowledge of the more specialized and complex areas of Acquisition Management. Ability to convey requirements to other acquisition personnel in a Team Leader capacity.

Good written and oral communication skills to prepare written guidance and decisions to contracting personnel, contractors or higher level reviewing officials.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The position will work in an office environment with prolonged sitting. Occasional travel may be required to field activities for fact finding, activity review and determination of activity performance. The work is sedentary with occasional need to assist in transporting office supplies, relocating office equipment, etc.

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Updated: 8/18/21; 8/15/22; 06/17/21

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL; REC NO: HHSC 02-20

DATE POSTED: 06/09/2020

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL
RECRUITMENT NO.: HHSC 02-20 (Exempt, Full-Time)
JOB LOCATION: HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATON – CORPORATE
SALARY: NEGOTIABLE

The Office of General Counsel, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) provides legal services to the board of directors, corporate management, and regional hospital management. The Assistant General Counsel, assists the Chief Operating Officer/General Counsel in providing legal services.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will be responsible for assisting and advising the Chief Operating Officer/General Counsel in handling legal affairs of the Corporation and the regional hospital systems, and federal and state healthcare legal and regulatory matters.

This position may be required, under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer/General Counsel, to provide legal assistance to the HHSC System Compliance Program when legal issues arise, monitoring external investigations as necessary and appropriate, and coordinating remedial and prospective corrective action measures. This position will provide legal review of system-wide and regional contracts for goods and services, third party payors, physician compensation, and information technology.

The Assistant General Counsel may attend Corporate Compliance and Board of Directors committee meetings as necessary and may provide training to business units on relevant legal topics as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in law.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an attorney of which at least three (3) years shall be in healthcare law.

CERTIFICATION: None required.

LICENSURE: Licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaii.

Required Forms & Documentation: Applicants must submit evidence of the appropriate training (e.g. official transcript or diploma and certifications) to be given credit for education. A legible photocopy will be accepted; however, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation reserves the right to request an official copy.

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT (Rec No. HHSC 0120)

DATE POSTED: 05/01/2020

JOB TITLE: Associate Director of Contracts Management

RECRUITMENT NO: HHSC 0120

JOB LOCATION: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation – Corporate Office

SALARY RANGE: Negotiable

JOB DUTIES: This position serves as Associate Director of Contracts Management and technical advisor to the HHSC Executive Director of Contracts & Materials Management. This position is responsible for supervision of the Contracts Management staff in the corporate office, providing acquisition management, guidance, advice, instruction, training, and recommendations. This position is also responsible for developing/implementing acquisition policies and procedures in support of the Corporate Office and collaboration with the HHSC healthcare regions.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour week.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in healthcare administration, public relations or closely related field is preferred.

Specialized Experience: At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional and or administrative work experience in the development and/or administration of contracts, including participation in procurement strategic planning. Knowledge of State government procurement regulations and governing rules is required.

Supervisory Experience: Five (5) years of contracts supervisory experience which included (l) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their contract work; (3) advising them on difficult solicitation and contracting problem areas within HRS 103D and none-103D practices; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and developing them.

Certification, Licensure: None

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of principles and practices of acquisition management; applicable State and Local laws, rules, regulations and standards; principles and practices of supervision and management. Knowledge of pre-award and post-award contracting policies and procedures to conduct reviews of full contracts, contracting plans and contract changes for propriety of acquisition method, contract type and documentation. Knowledge of hospital procurement, commercial business and industrial practices, (i.e. commercial subcontracting, procurement of raw material and costing techniques) related to the items procured sufficiently to analyze cost breakdowns and contract proposals. Knowledge of regulations and related material to develop local acquisition supplements, policies and procedures. Overall Knowledge of the more specialized and complex areas of Acquisition Management. Ability to convey requirements to other acquisition personnel in a Team Leader capacity.

Good written and oral communication skills to prepare written guidance and decisions to contracting personnel, contractors or higher level reviewing officials.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST V (Network Support)

DATE POSTED: 09/10/2024

POSITION TITLE: Information Technology Specialist V (Network Support)

RECRUITMENT NO: HHSC 06-19

POSITION STATUS: Permanent, Full-Time

POSITION LOCATION: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), Corporate IT, Honolulu, HI

SALARY RANGE: $71,016 per year, Shortage Differential: $694 per month
*Salary commensurate with experience and education

JOB DUTIES: The Information Technology (IT/Technical Services) Department is responsible for the overall planning, analysis, development, improvement and evaluation of the Corporation’s information technology.

This position will serve as a network support analyst and act as the liaison between the Information Technology Department and the users of the automated systems of the Hospitals and the HHSC Information Technology Department. This position will be located in the HHSC IT Department.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical and Operational, 75%

Reports to the Network Connectivity Services Manager on the progress of information technology projects, and information systems management applications, utilities and toolsets.
Monitor and manage information technology systems to ensure proper operation. Systems to include, but not limited to:
- Corporate and regional MDF and IDF switches
- ASA firewall system
  - Firewall
  - L2L VPN
  - Client and clientless VPN
  - DMZs
  - IPS

- Cisco WSA
- Cisco Access Control Server system
- Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE)
- Cisco Wireless APs and WLC
- Network monitoring tools
- HHSC wireless networks
- Internet, WAN and regional routers and link load balancers
- Microsoft 365 and Teams Integration
- Cisco DNA
- Elastic SIEM

User and Management Liaison, 15%

Communicates current and ongoing research and findings, project status and reporting of various other I.S. activities via oral and written reports to appropriate user and management personnel.
Studies and assists in coordinating the standardization of software and controls within the hospitals to optimize maintenance costs and enhance training and reporting compatibility.
Assist in the planning and implementation of I.T. policies and procedures to meet Joint Commission standards.
Assists in the review and evaluation of the network.

General Responsibilities, 10%

Prepares and maintains user documents including software policies and procedures for operations, programming standards.
Assists, evaluates and coordinates plans and projects for sharing information with other hospital facilities.
Represents Corporate office on the HHITS committee.
Other duties as assigned to support the mission of HHSC.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college of university.

EXPERIENCE: Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience in information technology which involved the systems analysis, design, programming, security and access management, database design and management, consulting, and/or installing and maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and web or network infrastructure equipment. The work must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information technology principles, methods, techniques and practices; computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment; and personal computer, server, mini and/or mainframe operating systems.

*For the IT Specialist IV and higher levels, at least one year of experience must be at the fully-competent level comparable to the IT Specialist III level in State government.

Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

2) Partial completion of a master’s degree program in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of one (1) year for the required Specialized Experience.

3) Possession of a master’s degree in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one and one-half (1-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience.

4) Possession of a Ph.D in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two and one-half (2-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience.

5) Excess staff specialist and/or supervisory experience of the types and quality described above may be substituted for specialized experience on a year-for[1]year basis.

6) Excess technician experience comparable to an Information Technology Support Technician II or higher or comparable positions may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. In such positions, applicants may be restricted to those who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.

CERTIFICATION: Cisco Certified Network Administrator preferred.

LICENSE: None required.

DESIRED SKILLS: At least three years of hands-on experience in the installation, operations, and maintenance of telecommunications, WAN, LAN, and WLAN equipment. At least one year of hands-on experience in an electronic communications environment. Excellent communication skills with technical and on-technical personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in an office environment with prolonged sitting and extended periods of working with a personal computer and in meetings with various users and vendors of the automated systems.

All Hawaii Health Systems Corporation are Nicotine Free

An Equal Opportunity Employer

ALL JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

Updated 10/14/19; 11/12/20; 8/20/21; 8/15/22; 9/10/24