Total 53 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

This position will perform the full scope of the duties and responsibilities as a Supervisory Medical Administration Specialist located within the Health Administration Service, Compensation and Pension (C&P) Section at the VA Pacific Island Health Care System (VAPIHCS), under the Chief of the Health Administration Service. The incumbent duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities: supervises staff in the performance of their duties, which includes advice and consultation in Compensation & Pension Section, including position description review and creation, hiring, training, assigning functional responsibilities; ensuring duties are being performed as assigned, disciplinary action, mentoring, etc. Advise on changes to organizational structure of Compensation & Pension Section by developing detailed organizational charts, including justification and explanation of how to optimize organization and distribution or functions, staffing activities and organizational structure.

Senior Program Manager: Plan, schedule, and carry out major projects concerned with the analysis and evaluation of programs or organizational effectiveness. Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the efficiency and effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives while ensuring that pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents are followed. Will develop new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, staffing patterns, procedures for administering programs services, guidelines and procedures for Program Support Assistants, Supervisory Program Assistants and Special Projects Assistants working in all areas of C&P.

Quality Assurance: Develop, implement, and evaluate administrative procedures to ensure that C&P is in line with VISN performance measures and monitors. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the C&P program to establish goals and objectives for Improvement. Gather data and prepare weekly C&P reports for the VISN and monthly reports for Central Office. Will train personnel and providers on C&P processes.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Medical Administration Specialist/PD03132-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Duties for the Supervisory Prosthetic Representative (Chief of Prosthetics), GS-0672-13, may include but are not limited to:

• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates and assigns work based on priorities. Provides direction and guidance in accomplishing major milestones, goals, and objectives. Evaluates work performed by employees; interviews candidates for positions and makes selections; hears and resolves employee complaints and grievances; counsels employees and initiates disciplinary actions.
• Identifies developmental and training needs to ensure organizational proficiency. Manages time and leave. Develops functional statements, performance standards and competencies. Recommends promotions, and special advancements for performance and advancements for achievements. Adjusts workloads and projects and forecast future work. Ensures all supervisory functions are carried out in accordance with VA Human Resources rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Plans, develops, organizes, directs, manages, controls, implements, and evaluates programs for the Service. Manages and provides oversight for multiple programs at the local level and interacts with other government agencies and standards organizations. Develops local policies and procedures consistent with national policies and procedures.
• Establishes short and long-term strategic plans to ensure that programs are managed in a manner that enhances the achievement of goals and objectives. Develops proposals, business plans, and action plans to improve effectiveness. Ensures the effective utilization of resources to include space, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• Plans and prepares budget estimates. Manages special purpose prosthetics funding and ensures proper cost controls and spending procedures throughout the service.
• Represents VA with other agencies on issues regarding prosthetic and sensory aids services. Responds to Congressional inquiries and other correspondence dealing with the assigned program area. Communications with management and stakeholders may be in face-to-face meetings or in writing.
• Serves as a technical advisor and subject matter expert in prosthetic and sensory aids. Advises clinicians with regards to selection, prescription, and acquisition of prosthetic devices.
• Interprets prescriptions of clinicians to make certain that medically indicated prosthetic devices and/or services are prescribed for, patients. Authorizes the purchase, fabrication, or repair of prosthetic devices.
• Maintains continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies. Inspects their facilities and services and participates in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts.
• Coordinates Facility level reviews and monitoring of specialty programs that include Clothing Allowance, Home Oxygen, Automobile Adaptive Equipment, and Home and Structural Alterations to assure all program activities are carried out in accordance with eligibility requirements and VHA regulations.
• Conducts home and vendor visits to authorize benefit payments, reimbursement and contract compliance. Processes and authorizes service and payment of monthly Home O2 program.
• Determines eligibility for prosthetic services/items for veterans. Reviews veterans medical and administrative files; interview veterans; inspects equipment and appliances; and authorizes benefit payments and reimbursements. Ensures that The Joint Commission standards of care is implemented.
• Develops Statement of Work or performance work statements for contracts.
• Coordinates and participates in team and clinic discussions with the Major Medical Equipment Committee (MMEC), the Preventive Amputee Care Team (PACT), and Home Improvement and Structural Alterations (HISA) to ensure the most appropriate items are issued and to ensure cost effectiveness. Ensures clinic decisions are based on national PSAS policy.
• Serves as a Chairperson of local committees, workgroups, and teams. Participates in team discussions and represents the Department in public relations activities such as lectures, Town Hall Meetings, and in-service meetings. Participates in national initiatives, intra-agency workgroups and non-VA forums.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assist the direct supervisor, Assistant State Director, State Director (SD), Budget Analyst, or other personnel in the development, forecasting and tracking of workloads, expenditures, and accounts.
• Provides technical support on procedural matters and complete required documents for submission.
• Examines historical data and collects information to determine the annual fiscal needs for use in developing operating budgets.
• Retrieves and reviews FMMI reports and multiple program ledgers to assure they are in balance and accounting data is valid, and adheres to prescribed regulations and procedures.
• Identifies erroneous obligations, verifies corrected reports, recommends changes to procedures to prevent recurrence of problems, and advises of findings.
• Responsible for credit card purchases when directed. Uses budget object class codes and accounting codes to ensure expense is charged to the proper account.
• Assists the Budget Analyst in maintaining the APHIS Cost Management System (ACMS) by reviewing planned/committed ledger items, salary projections, agreements, and allocations.
• The incumbent provides technical guidance to employees performing office and program service functions (if applicable). This includes training personnel assigned to these positions.
• Responsible for maintaining files in accordance with the APHIS/WS records management system.

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

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides overall administrative management for Pharmacy Service.
• Interpreting administrative policies, developing and defining administrative requirements, providing advice on administrative systems and preparing administrative paperwork.
• Maintains employee personnel and competency folders, assessing compliance with VA, The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Develops information papers and responds to inquiries from Congressional Delegations, VISN, federal and state agencies, patients, and the public.
• Creates, develops, reviews, and evaluates completed staff actions (letters, memos, reports, studies, fact sheets, information papers).
• Serves on committees and special projects within the service and medical center as required.
• Tracks and ensures timely submission of designated pharmacy suspense responses to the appropriate individual(s).
• Works closely with the Chief of Pharmacy to collect and assemble data in support of Quality Improvement (QI) activities within the service.
• Develops supporting documentation in the recruitment process and coordinates with Chief to update position descriptions and functionals statements.
• Serves as a liaison with Human Resources Management Service to track and monitor progress of recruitments and other personnel actions.
• Performs overall budgeting and financial management of the service, including budget formulation, presentation, and execution; financial management, financial reporting, adjustments or reprogramming of funds.
• Manages procurement and contracting for the Pharmacy Service, including preparing procurement requests, evaluating proposals for work, serving as the COR (Level 2) for procurement, and/or maintaining procurement and contracting records.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Oversee responsibility for Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care and care delivery, plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate substance abuse care activities.
• Participate in planning, coordination, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of the Regional Health Command -wide substance abuse programs.
• Oversee the following services: information, referral, assessment, treatment, and follow-up services for individuals with personal, family, social, emotional, physical, financial, and other problems related to substance abuse.
• Participate in meetings related to regional clinical policy development, quality assurance, and program evaluation.
• Make periodic site assistance visits to Regional Health Command Behavioral Health Clinics to review program implementation and compliance and provides guidance and assistance to the Military Treatment Facility.
• Coordinate overall Regional Health Command substance abuse responsibilities in the areas of clinical practice, training, credentialing, licensing, and standards of performance.
• Maintain contact with other Regional Health Commands, community, and private organizations to keep abreast of current research in the fields of substance abuse, behavioral health and substance abuse screening.
• Attend conferences and meetings of professional and other relevant associations.

• Obtain information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
• Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length); performs a behavioral health screening.
• Document patients' chief complaints and medication reconciliation, screening tools, and behavioral health intake surveys in the health record.
• Coordinate care and documents accordingly in the health record.
• Perform individualized nursing care to patients of all ages based upon the physicians' medical care plan, the nursing assessment, and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient.
• Assist the physician with various examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Set up and maintain a sterile field; understands the proper positioning of patients required for various procedures.
• Administer oxygen, IV fluid and prescribed oral, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
• Perform inhalation treatments, fingerstick glucose, urine dipsticks, visual acuity, phlebotomy, dressing changes, and surgical instrument cleaning and packaging after use.
• Educate patients and family members regarding self-care procedures and documents teaching.
• Perform routine procedures, such as EKGs, eye, throat, nasal and/or wound cultures, dressing changes, ear irrigation, and application of bandages.
• Screen immunization records IAW AR 40-562 and unit Standard Operating Procedures to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and routes of administration.
• Administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups IAW established protocols.
• Perform both administrative and logistical tasks as a member of the healthcare team for the clinic.

• Serve as the Safety and Occupational Health Director for the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC).
• Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, evaluating, and supervising the USARPAC Safety Program.
• Responsible as the technical safety advisor/consultant to the USARPAC Commander and senior leaders.
• Formulate Theater level safety policies and procedures for a wide range of accident prevention measures.
• Principal staff advisor for USARPAC on all accident prevention matters to include force protection, safety policies and procedures, accident reporting and analysis, occupational safety and health hazards, and field training exercises.
• Represent the USARPAC commander when attending safety meetings, seminars and conferences.

• Coordinate patient care with physicians and other departments, consulting with referring physicians.
• Assist in providing ongoing post-procedure care and advice.
• Educate patient and family on pre-procedure requirements, intra-procedure plans and post-procedure care.
• Record various data on patient charts.
• Administer oxygen, IV fluids, IV medications, and blood transfusions.
• Monitor patient for adverse reactions such as respiratory or cardiac arrest, seizure, nausea, fever and excessive bleeding.
• Coordinate health care needs with other health care providers, making appropriate referrals.
• Direct patient care provided by professional and paraprofessional personnel assigned to the work unit.

• Monitors and surveys the execution of the DLA Safety and Health program at the assigned activities within the serviced region.
• Provides implementation guidance to management using Federal, DoD and/or DLA safety policies and regulated program procedures, state and local codes, and host country requirements.
• Ensures implementation of all safety program requirements to prevent the accidental loss of resources, and recommends measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and conditions which may cause mishaps.
• Executes the planning, monitoring, and ongoing evaluation of the organization's Safety Management Systems.
• Organization Safety Management Systems include Occupational Safety and Health Act, Voluntary Protection Program, American National Standards Institute, International Standards Organization 45001, etc.
• Assists supported activities in developing their safety goals and objectives.
• Coordinates and clarifies Agency safety policies, procedures, and guidelines; guides management implementation of safety programs; develops and presents safety training and awareness, as needed.
• Reviews proposed equipment requests and completes an analytical review of regional facilities construction drawings to ensure inclusion of all necessary safety features.
• Evaluates facility safety and occupational health programs and analyzes effectiveness of eliminating and controlling hazards incurred by the workforce, to include DLA employees, contractors, and patron.
• Applies regulations, standards, and sound safety practices to detect hazardous operations and conditions.
• Recommends proper safety and occupational health measures to eliminate or minimize the possibility of injury to personnel and damage to property.

• May assist veterinarian to prepare for and during surgical procedures, to include preparing surgery packs, scalpel blades, and suture material, monitoring a patient using an anesthetic machine.
• May serve as scrubbed surgical assistant. Continuously informs medical staff of the changes in general condition of patient during surgical procedures.
• Prepares and administers vaccinations, oral and topical medications to patient as prescribed by the veterinarian. Prepares and dispenses prescription medication according to veterinarian instructions.
• Applies knowledge of common topics to assist clients in solving common husbandry problems.
• Applies knowledge of preventive care, disease prevention, lifestyle risks, and veterinary care to provide individualized wellness counseling to clients.

FUNCTIONS
The Licensed Practical Nurse will perform at the competent level and meets all performance requirements for the LPN/LVN GS-5. The LPN demonstrates advanced knowledge and ability to serve in a generalist role to support and manage Telehealth clinical programs from the patient location. This individual works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs). The LPN/LVN serves in a specialist role to support and manage Telehealth clinical programs from the patient location. The LPN/LVN is proficient and provides clinical and technical services to the Veteran that demonstrates advanced technical knowledge and understanding under the remote supervision of a Registered Nurse or MD. The duties include assisting with the various duties including site imager for Telehealth store and forward applications, assisting with facilitation for real time Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) encounters, assisting with patient education activities, assisting on Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) in Primary Care and on specialty care remote visits, and assisting with providing equipment for the Home Telehealth (HT) program. Demonstrates, advanced knowledge of technical and scheduling support, and other program support duties, as assigned.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (Veterans, their representatives, visitors, staff, and internal and external providers) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Has a clear understanding of the diverse nature of VA's beneficiary base and sensitivity towards the cultural and spiritual differences of all. Customer Service Standards:

• Treats Veterans with dignity, courtesy, and respect in keeping with the principles and practices of Veteran-Centered Care.
• Communicates with all internal and external customers in a courteous, positive, open, honest, cooperative manner, and treats all with dignity and respect.
• Responds to all inquiries in person, by e-mail, and telephone in a timely and courteous manner and as quickly as the situation dictates.
• Resolves all issues and carries them through to completion in a timely manner appropriate to the situation; directs inquires to appropriate personnel or department when unable to personally address the issue. Informs supervisor or appropriate management official of any issue or potential incident where a customer may be dissatisfied or angry because of information provided.
• Interacts with patients, supervisors, staff, visitors, and non-VA personnel reflecting a working knowledge of cultural differences in language, communication style, physical limitations, and other diversity-related factors.
• Exercises good judgement, tact and skill in communication and interpersonal relations.
• Builds customer confidence by professional dress and demeanor in accordance with the policy on personal attire

• Serve as an expert consultant in veterinary surgery, internal medicine, emergency critical care, and preventive medicine.
• Provide medical consultation to veterinarians in support of Military Working Dogs and Government Owned Animals.
• Teach common and advanced procedures performed in Military Working Dogs.
• Provide formal and informal training in support of mission requirements, First Year Graduate Veterinary Education (FYGVE) training and Activity/Branch military occupation specialty (MOS) training.
• Prepare lectures and demonstrate veterinary procedures and practices.
• Instruct VCOs, Veterinary Medical Officers (VMOs), Externs, Animal Care Specialists, civilian technicians, and MWD/GOA Handlers in clinical skills and tasks.
• Perform emergency treatment and surgery on authorized animals.
• Track kennel inspections, determining compliance with applicable regulations across the Pacific Region.
• Ensure that animal import and export policies and procedures are adhered to and is responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of international agreements.
• Visit and assess veterinary organizations, other medical units, and non-medical units within a medical contingent to collect information about the units’ capabilities.
• Evaluate personnel for quality and quantity of work, regulatory compliance, and effectiveness of service for the credentialing program.
• Oversee staff to assign work and ensure completion within required timeframes.

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practices in Mental Health (MH) Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. Major duties and responsibilities of the position:

• Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities.
• Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments.
• Demonstrates leadership and engages in collaboration with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families (as appropriate), in treatment plan development.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Counsels and treats patients with substance use disorders.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The incumbent will be responsible for delivering comprehensive psychiatric care, encompassing both psychotherapy and psychopharmacotherapy, to Veteran patients in accordance with established clinical privileges in psychiatry .As a member of a multidisciplinary mental health team, the incumbent will provide a full range of outpatient psychiatric services primarily at the Akaka VA Clinic, consistent with their psychiatric privileges. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to actively engage in team meetings, participate in committees, and fulfill other assigned responsibilities as a member of the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) Medical Staff. Furthermore, the incumbent may be required to provide cross-coverage for other Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) within the VAPIHCS network.

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday with possible rotating Saturdays

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As the Psychologist, you will:

• Provides direct clinical and administrative supervision to BHIP Psychologists, Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT), and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC).
• Develops short and long range goals and plans related to strategic plan. Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure goal attainment.
• Manages administrative and programmatic resources, and outcomes monitoring using data-driven quality assurance processes.
• Participates fully in peer review, assessing the quality of professional standards provided in the organization.
• Works with administrative personnel to monitor data that tracks the effectiveness of treatment, quality of documentation, and levels of productivity for BHIP psychologists, and provider timely feedback to BHIP therapists on their performance.
• Identifies best practices in both clinical and administrative matters and provide training to BHIP therapists on how to implement those best practices.
• Responsible for managing disciplinary actions, as indicated, for BHIP staff at designated site.
• Serves as a consultant, liaison, and point of contact for programs within Behavioral Health services, throughout the hospital, and within the community.
• Responsible for program resources and elements of fiscal management.
• Provides clinical services including direct clinical care to Veterans being treated in BHIP, via Tele-Mental Health and face-to-face modalities.
• Reviews all data, subjective and objective, and makes a clinical assessment, identifying needs and strengths.
• Develops comprehensive treatment plans in coordination with interdisciplinary team members, including goals, objectives and interventions for psychosocial clinical treatment.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy services in accordance with the needs identified in the Veteran's treatment assessment and treatment plan.
• Participates in research as appropriate through case finding and referral of patients to clinical investigators engaged in research or through participating in research studies.
• Involved in the Psychology training programs, the training of social work interns, psychiatric residents, medical students, and nursing students, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.