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The Supervisory MSA is responsible for supervising all aspects of inpatient ward administration support.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
• Provides training and encourages staff development.
• Administers new employee unit orientation and conducts staff meetings.
• Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions.
• Effects disciplinary measure as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area.
• Manages medical administrative functions associated with primary care programs for the facility.
• Administratively responsible for bed controls registration; admission and scheduling, authorization/denial of coordination of services.

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The incumbent is responsible for inventory management and procurement of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies as well as all activities relative to the IV rooms for the Fargo VAHCS. They also perform the functions of a pharmacy technician.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all ongoing inventories of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies and their procurement relative to the IV rooms.
• Utilize basic accounting and budgetary skills.
• Maintains accountability of daily purchases and coordinates receipt of delivery.
• Possess a working knowledge of all US Pharmacopeia, The Joint Commission, and VA manual storage requirements.
• Reviews drug orders, verifying amount to order and transmitting the order to the prime vendor.
• Determines, establishes, and modifies appropriate ordering intervals, inventory levels, most efficient/effective ordering quantities, drug usage, delivery time requirements, and urgency of medical need.
• Assists with vendor returns weekly and recalls of drugs by checking applicable lots.
• Functions as a resource person to all members of the pharmacy staff regarding inventory status and control.
• Assists pharmacists in acquiring high priority or emergency items.
• Ensures all stocked pharmacy items are bar code labeled in accordance with program requirements.
• Adds, deletes, and updates inventory items and maintains the pharmacy inventory ensuring all items are properly coded and labeled.
• Verifies items received against orders placed, unpacks and stores supplies as appropriate.
• Reads and interprets prescriptions.
• Prepares compounded sterile preparations inclusive of chemotherapy, IV additive solutions, and performs bulk compounding.
• Compounding controlled substance IVs.
• Assist with bi-weekly controlled substance inventories.
• Repackages medications for use in outpatient or inpatient pharmacy following established procedures and maintains all required documentation.
• Operates and maintains complicated pharmacy equipment.
• Provides training to new or existing staff.
• Provide patient education on pharmacy topics.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are seeking a physician who is board certified/board eligible (BC/BE) in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM), BC in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine to staff the Emergency Department (ED) and ensure compliance with Veterans Health Administration guidelines for ED at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. This will include developing and implementing improved ED processes and business practices. This position primarily involves evening hours, typically between the hours of 7 PM - 7 AM. The Fayetteville VA Medical Center Emergency Department provides care to approximately 31,000 patients per year. Patients seen have a wide range of medical problems, with the exclusion of major Trauma.

The incumbent is responsible for the daily administrative and clinical operations of the ED and reports to the Emergency Department Service (EDS). The incumbent will, as defined by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment. The incumbent will take part in continuing medical education and quality assurance activities. The highest degree of good judgment, ethical behavior and professional demeanor is always required in the incumbents contact with patients, peers and all other employees.

Must be available for "on call" for clinical coverage during non-clinical contact hours as identified on the published schedule. "On call" is defined as the ability to be on station within one hour. On call ED physician will provide coverage for the primary ED physician if they are unable to work their assigned tour of duty and for contingencies. On call duties are divided among all available providers for the rotation.

• Shifts are subject to change to ensure efficient use of medical center resources and appropriate levels of care are maintained.
• Physicians may be assigned duty as a supervising or collaborating physician for a mid-level provider. Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and review. Supervising or collaborating responsibilities and performance will be noted in the physician's performance evaluation.
• All Emergency Medicine physicians will be assigned administrative duties. For example, committee representation. These will be adjusted to the needs of the enterprise.

"Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care."

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Inventory Management and Control: Responsible for the management and control of an assigned class of expendable material; serves as the point of contact for the coordination of material support and resolution of logistic problems; conducts forecasting and quantitative analysis; conducts spot checks; and complies with special requirements for firearms, ammunition and sensitive equipment
• Returns, Recalls, and Reutilization: Implements federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; coordinates disposal of surplus or excess supplies; makes emergent procurement decisions; and participates in root cause analysis process
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed below are not all inclusive of the duties associated with this position.

The Lead Advanced Medical Support Assistant (AMSA)/Ward Clerk collaborates and communicates with a wide range of medical clinicians across multiple disciplines (e.g., medical doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, clinical pharmacist, and nursing staff) to accomplish team goal setting to ensure medical care to patients is met.

The Lead AMSA/Ward Clerk performs administrative, receptionist, and other duties as assigned for the proper and timely treatment of patients on inpatient wards. They assist with clinic access contingency plans as conflicts with staffing and/or coverage occurs. The Lead AMSA/Ward Clerk may be required to cover in more than one inpatient ward/area. The Lead AMSA/Ward Clerk will assist in orienting and providing on the job training for new and current employees ensuring training requirements are met and acts as a liaison between staff and Supervisory AMSAs.

Supports patient safety standards using the correct Veteran's Affairs Identification of all patients using two forms of proper identification. The patient may also present the Veteran's Health Identification Card (VHIC) for identification.

Lead AMSA/Ward Clerk independently sets priorities and organizes work to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations. Lead AMSA/Ward Clerk will obtain assistance from Supervisory AMSA for any issues that may occur.

Communicates tactfully and effectively by phone, in person and in writing with external and internal customers. This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels. As front-line contact with patients and staff, the incumbent sets the tone for perception concerning quality of healthcare services. A high degree of tact and diplomacy is required when dealing with veterans.

Has ability to operate computerized programs and systems to enter, modify, and retrieve sensitive medical and patient identifying information into or from electronic health records, scheduling systems and/or reports. Computer systems include but are not limited to: Veteran's Integrated Architecture Systems (VISTA) VISTA Scheduling Enhancement (VSE), Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), Outlook Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Bed Management Solutions (BMS), Bio Point, Internet browsers, etc. Incumbent must also have solid knowledge and be able to use several types of office equipment to include fax machines, multi-line phone system, printers and copy machines.

Incumbent must have knowledge of eligibility for VA healthcare, priorities for care, release of information, Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) laws, and Non-VA Care programs.

When performing Lead AMSA/Ward Clerk duties as Patient Effects clerk, incumbent will follow the standard operating procedure for Patient Effects. This includes but is not limited to collecting patient property from the designated storage closet in the Emergency Department, properly tagging and labeling veteran property, and storing in patient effects area according to policy. When performing Lead AMSA/Ward Clerk duties as Patient Effects clerk, incumbent will ensure every veteran or clinical staff member taking belongings has signed in on the clipboard and signed for the valuable envelope if applicable before releasing veteran belongings.

The Lead AMSA/Ward Clerk is responsible for timekeeping and posting time daily for each employee. They are responsible for submitting proxy time submission when requested by the supervisor. Lead AMSA/Ward Clerks will enter premium pay requests as directed by Supervisors.

The Lead AMSA/Ward Clerk can grant clinic access for AMSA/Ward Clerks assigned to Inpatient units.

Incumbent will be responsible for checking VPFS for patient funds when veterans are discharging from inpatient unit. If funds are available, the AMSA/Ward Clerk will give veteran appropriate Patient Withdrawal of Funds Form 10-2675.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Pharmacy technicians at this level are nationally certified and can work autonomously using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties. These pharmacy technicians mentor and train lower graded pharmacy technicians in the practice setting. They assist advanced/ specialized pharmacy technicians and participate in performance improvement initiatives. At this level, pharmacy technicians use independent judgement to perform the full range of duties in the pharmacy. They also function as staff pharmacy technicians in various locations of the pharmacy, including pharmacy contact centers and other non-traditional pharmacy locations, with minimal oversight.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reads and interprets prescriptions, obtains proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form; determines proper amount and counts, pours, or measures the medications; affixes proper label; and records required data on Pharmacy's paper or electronic copy of prescription/order.
• Prepares compounded sterile preparations inclusive of chemotherapy, IV additive solutions, and performs bulk compounding. After a final check by a pharmacist, dispenses medication in ambulatory care or discharge situations.
• Delivers medications to patient areas following established procedures and maintains the medications in a secure manner during the delivery process.
• Repackages medications for use in outpatient or inpatient pharmacy following established procedures and maintains all required documentation.
• Assists with inventory management and ordering of medicines.
• Completes monthly medication inspections as assigned.
• Collects drug use evaluation data for quality improvement purposes as required.
• Operates and maintains complicated pharmacy equipment
• After prescription/order(s) are reviewed by a pharmacist for therapeutic propriety, reviews orders for technical accuracy and converts the order, if necessary, so that the item dispensed corresponds to the drug and dose ordered.
• Answers questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution. Identifies basic therapeutic problems such as duplicate therapy with drugs in the same class and alerts the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-7. At the GS-6 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-7. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Reviews, researches, analyzes all accounts receivable records and documentation.
• Reviews and analyzes case information, remittance statements from the third-party payer or and others and the accounts receivable record relating to the debt.
• Analyzes third-party legal bills when additional information is received, or additional claims are paid.
• Reviews and verifies the validity of request for recoupment against benefit eligibility records, insurance data; vendor data and claim payment history.
• Reviews bill of collection for accuracy against submitted documentation, vendor address, fund control point, fiscal year, fund appropriation, claim refund payment, recoupment reason, etc.
• Validates and monitors accounts receivable transactions.
• Uses judgment and experience to reconstruct incomplete files and gather and organize information for inquiries.
• Interviews by telephone or via mail, beneficiaries and insurance representatives, to obtain sufficient information to process a case.
• Reconciles error reports and takes corrective action between different systems.
• Audits bill of collection and billing documents for error, omissions, duplications and inconsistencies.
• Utilizes systems to review claims.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Duties include, but not limited to:

• Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards. Maintains knowledge and skill to care for a wide range of patients, including those with chronic and acute illness. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of disease conditions, nursing principles, and standards/practices to coordinate nursing care required in the clinic setting and alter the sequence and/or care delivered to meet individual patient's needs.
• Assesses, records, and reports vital signs, neurological signs, weight, and blood glucose levels. Appropriately triages and prioritizes patient needs as routine, urgent, or emergent in the clinic setting and modifies patient care/treatment as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to promptly recognize and effectively intervene in potentially urgent or emergent situations. Demonstrates the ability to independently adjust or modify care being delivered to meet the changing needs of the patient with notification to the RN or provider for concurrence. Responsibilities include prompt recognition and treatment of urgent/emergent patient care needs, including hypo/hyperglycemia, acute shortness of breath, seizures, stroke symptoms, mental health issues, etc.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as scientific principles underlying nursing care and procedures. Provides high quality nursing care using traditional and non-traditional modalities, including triage prior to provider face-to­-face visits, nurse health maintenance visits, telephone triage, secure messaging, etc.
• Serves as a resource for complex/specialized procedures (i.e. non-complex suture removal, non-complex wound care, blood draws, and clinic specific procedures, such as ear irrigation). Performs venipuncture for blood draws, prepares specimens for transport and processing (centrifuge and serum separation), transcribes orders, accessions label, provides patient education about lab tests, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions, medical asepsis, and sterile technique with the ability to correctly apply these principles and techniques and assist others with implementation in the clinic setting.
• Teaches patients and families principles of health, self-care, and treatments related to wellness and health promotion. Participates in selection of appropriate teaching materials to instruct patients on equipment, medications, disease processes, weight management, diet, and smoking cessation.
• Collaborates with PACT-assigned CCHT personnel to address patient care needs in a timely manner and to transition care from CCHT back to the PACT team.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Checks calibration of screening instruments.
• Obtains patient physical history, to include chief complaint; reason for visit; pertinent signs/symptoms; past history both ocular and general; family history both ocular and general; social history; and review of medications and allergies, including current ocular prescription and non-prescription medications.
• Accurately tests visual acuity at distance and near, with and without correction or with and without a pinhole.
• Measures eyeglass prescription using manual or automated lensometer, recording sphere, cylinder, axis, and prism in both plus and minus cylinder.
• Performs pupil evaluation recording pupil size, shape, symmetry, reaction to light and accommodation, and any abnormalities, including relative afferent pupillary defect.
• Performs basic refractometry utilizing an auto refraction or habitual glass prescription in the phoropter.
• Instills eye medications (i.e., drops or ointments, including anesthetic, dye, dilation, cycloplegic, or antibiotics.
• Measures intraocular pressure of the eye utilizing techniques, including Goldmann applanation tonometry.
• Performs pachymetry to determine corneal thickness and manual keratometry or automated topography to determine corneal curvature.
• Performs intra-ocular lens calculations using the IOL Master.
• Performs automated visual field testing using various perimetry machines.
• Performs external photographs and fundus photography.
• Performs optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the anterior segment, retina and optic nerve.
• Performs patient screening and triage of potentially urgent ocular conditions.
• Assists during clinic-based ophthalmic surgery, including revision of wounds, biopsies of the eyelid lesions, cultures of conjunctiva, or cornea; reformation of anterior chamber, evacuation of hyphema, repositioning of corneal endothelial grafts, intra-vitreous injections, and laser surgical procedures.
• Educates patients and legal authorized representatives in eye care, including preoperative and postoperative instructions.
• Assists in the education and training of medical students, residents and fellows in those facilities with medical school affiliations.