Total 259 health beauty fitness job vacancies in Fredericksburg, Virginia

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

• Manages the lifecycle of none-expendable assets in the HCC.
• Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for new and replacement NX assets, utilizing enterprise-wide computerized planning tools.
• Analyzes data to include projected lifecycle, down time, repair rates, lost workload, cost, depreciation, trade-in value and other factors which impact procurement decisions.
• Conducts data/information analysis for acquisition planning associated with materials and/or capital equipment.
• Assists customers in the creation of Performance Work Statements for equipment procurement.
• Conducts market research on product pricing and performance. Identifies equipment items that offer the greatest potential for standardization.
• Reviews and reports back to Fiscal on listings of delinquent payments and receipts of equipment purchase orders
• Coordinates final disposition of NX assets, including the reutilization program; organizes requirements of hazardous materials disposal, IT sanitization control; and appropriate shipment and transfer method.
• Resolves inventory problems requiring extensive and exhaustive research of receipts, issues, surveys, and other available sources.
• Supports other elements of the organization and performs other duties as assigned.

***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 will include:

• Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling
• Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients
• Follows laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in the appropriate container
• Controls the physical condition of samples and responds to time factors to ensure that the physiologic state of the specimen is maintained
• Provides education to patients for proper collection techniques
• Prepares samples for testing to include labeling, centrifugation, decanting and aliquoting, etc.
• Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures
• Answers incoming calls for the laboratory service - finding and relaying accurate information or referring the caller to technical personnel
• Performs standard diagnostic tests/procedures such as bleeding time, occult blood, urine dipstick, pregnancy test, fingerstick glucose
• Performs sterilization on the autoclave, and cleans glassware and other reusable items
• Identifies and appropriately responds to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and arrests
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• The incumbent performs as a DHA Operations Center (DDOC) Operations Analyst in the Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ).
• Primary DHHQ Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) message reviewer
• Primary recipient of all Service messages outlining the deployment of military personnel from Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and handles the release of DHA directives across the Agency.
• Assisting and advising the DOC Team Captain in the execution of all operational matters and procedures.
• Supports the preparation and execution of daily combined operations/intelligence briefings.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

Major duties include but not limited to:

The Pharmacy Technician duties consist of, but are not limited to the following:

Medication Distribution System

• Complies with all VHA, Medical Center, and pharmacy regulations, directives, policies, and procedures.
• Is knowledgeable on pharmacy production reports and how to interpret them for comparison to individual production.
• Reads and interprets prescriptions from the veteran electronic health record systems (EHRS) or in written format.
• Reviews prescription orders for technical accuracy.
• Prepares medications and ensures the orderable item matches the item being dispensed regarding drug, strength, quantity, or appropriate supply item. Subject to a final check by a pharmacist.

• Able to use the current facility phone system.
• Maintains appropriate phone etiquette and professionalism.
• Able to work independently in phone center locations.
• Accurately collects and clarifies patient information.

• Fills medication "to be mailed" in accordance with description provided in the medication distribution section.
• Ensures prescription label matches mailing label and maintains accuracy in other software or paper systems.
• Able to transport mail containers to pick up destinations, restock supplies, lift mail bags or containers.
• Assists with other medication distribution activities as directed by pharmacist, supervisor or as delineated as part of the shift responsibility.

• Assists the pharmacist with problem solving patient care or medication issues.
• Assists in quality improvement projects as an individual or on assigned teams to improve pharmacy service.
• Assists to complete required pharmacy reporting obligations as directed.
• Maintains pharmacy security. This includes the physical security of the pharmacy and the security of electronic records.

• These functions will be supported assisting in or the absence of the sterile compounding technician (i.e., after hours, weekends, and leave).
• Follow USP 797/800 Guidelines for the compounding of all sterile preparations, including ophthalmic, cardioplegic, TPN, hazardous, large & small volume IV solutions, PCAs, etc.

• Performs review of medications prepared by another pharmacy employee to be dispensed to hospital areas.
• Inventories and replenishes emergency trays. 3. Operates and maintains automated dispensing unit dose systems.
• Inspects packaged items for accuracy and suitability before submitting for final check, prior to distribution to hospital areas.

• Correctly inventories, assesses, and determines the need for floor stock and external medication.
• Follows established policies and procedures, schedules, inventory levels, and usage rate reports to determine appropriate stock levels for specific areas of use.
• Accurately fills prescription items for wards using Automatic Replenishment reports.
• Performs and documents an inspection of assigned hospital areas for medication storage.
• Removes all expired and deteriorated drugs from the automated dispensing stations, stocks shelves, and the unit dose automated dispensing systems.

VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck
Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
Psychologist: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Psychology-Career-Flyer.pdf

Duties:
Clinical Responsibilities
a. Provides immediate access to clinical assessment and appropriate collaborative care and treatment for those experiencing mental health symptoms or behavioral health issues.
b. Provides individual and group interventions to support patients that are coping with health psychology presentations (e.g., sleep, pain, adherence to medical regimen adjustment to illness), psychosocial stressors, grief or phase of life difficulties (e.g., discrimination, stress management, coping with loss, transition to civilian life), and mild-moderate mental health presentations.
c. Practices collaborative, stepped and measurement-based care, including appropriate longitudinal follow-up, to address common mental health and behavioral health conditions for the primary care population.
d. Functions successfully as a member of a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health providers and provides consultation about mental health diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans to professionals representing a variety of disciplines.
e. Provides cognitive screenings to address specific functional and/or cognitive ability questions as indicated.
f. Provides education to patients, family members of patients, professional staff, and trainees. In addition, engages families of Veterans in empirically supported treatment for caregiver burden when necessary.
g. Completes thorough risk assessments and follows mental health crisis procedures as indicated.
h. May have secondary duties in other outpatient or inpatient medical settings, and other duties as assigned.

Academic/Teaching/Training
a. Provides consultation and training to Primary Care Service Line staff in the identification and management of common mental and behavioral health disorders that present in a primary care setting.
b. Develops programs together with other staff members for teaching and/or improving the PCP's core behavioral health skills.
c. Develops and/or makes available relevant education and training programs for all Primary Core providers to ensure that culturally competent care is provided.
d. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff on issues related to the function of the team and may provide in-service in areas directly related to the mission of the team.
e. Involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committees as appropriate.
f. May provide clinical supervision to Psychology trainees at all levels of training or unlicensed staff as needed.
g. May be asked to prepare and teach seminars/workshops for Hampton VA trainees or staff on topics within interest or competency area.
h. Assume responsibility for professional development by attending relevant training and regularly reviewing the literature to improve clinical competencies and meeting professional continuing education requirements to maintaining competence and licensure.

Program Evaluation/Research
a. Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process.
b. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.
c. Plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches.
d. Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings.
e. Assists in preparation of RFP's and grant proposals, as assigned.


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact cheryl.lahair@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
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)
Telework: ADHOC
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Makes rounds in clinical care areas to ensure delivery of patient care is within infection control guidelines.
• Serves as a consultant to guides staff in the implementation and maintenance of appropriate infection control protocols.
• Organizes care delivery in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a manner that promotes continuity and accountability in patient care areas.
• Develops/evaluates programs for optimizing patient care on assigned area(s), encourages staff participation in program planning.
• Documentation and reporting is technically informative, complete, accurate, consistent, concise and timely.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with professional administrative and technical staff within the medical center and Non-VA organizations and/or providers as needed.
• Maintains strong collaborative relationships with nurse managers, clinical staff, nurse educators, faculty, physicians and other important stakeholders to positively influence the care of patients/families and the professional development of staff.
• Collaborates to promote health and prevent illness in patient, families, and the community.
• Serves as a consultant in infection control to the Medical Center.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to meet departmental and facility goals.
• Embodies the I CARE core values of this organization. Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence create a culture of caring and civility that supports our goals.

Duties involve diseases of the male and female urinary tract systems, kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs (testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate and penis). This includes: - Comprehensive care of ambulatory patients in the outpatient Urology clinic as well as care of all inpatients and patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
- Performs clinic examinations, manages new patient consultations, diagnosis and treatment.
- Participates in the operating room commensurate with technical abilities: performs preoperative and post-operative evaluation for surgical patients.
- Participates in the team approach to ensure appropriate patient assessments, anticipates patient care needs, prevents avoidable complications, and achieves optimal patient conditions.
- Adheres to surgical care in accordance with ethical principles.
- Performs appropriate charting including timely documentation of patient assessment and plan of care.
- Participates in committees if requested.

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.


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
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 am to 430 pm

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."

• Responsibilities include performing general surgical operations, outpatient ambulatory surgical procedures, outpatient, and inpatient general surgery consultations.
• The general surgeon is expected to follow each patient through the full continuum of care to include admissions, discharges, performing histories and physicals, assisting in the coordination of diagnostic tests and procedures prior to surgery, education and counseling of the patient and family members.
• The General Surgeon assures the provision of high quality and safe patient care both in and outside the operating room.
• Clinical management and organization of General Surgery assessment and preparation of patients for surgery.
• Initial evaluation and overall workup of general surgery patients.
• Informs veterans to the risks as well as benefits of upcoming surgical procedures.
• Enters notes electronically in a paperless medical record system.
• Provision of appropriate post-operative care.
• Participation in peer review and quality improvement activities.
• Committee membership.
• Understands and abides by the Medical Bylaws of this facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Establishes priorities, works under pressure and with close schedules to meet the needs of Veterans and staff in a timely manner through the proper utilization of a vehicle fleet.

Schedules and dispatches drivers and vehicles for patient transportation. Schedules and dispatches vehicles for medical center staff to include assigning vehicles based on length and purpose of trip, and passenger requirements; checking driver credentials; issuing keys and record sheets; ensuring trip information is recorded; and investigates overdue vehicles.

Plans, schedules and records vehicle repairs and preventative maintenance actions. As necessary, coordinates vehicle repairs with the GSA Maintenance Coordinator to ensure vehicles are kept to a high standard of readiness.

Schedules and coordinates vehicle returns and pickups with the GSA Fleet Management Center.

Gathers, inputs, maintains and produces recurring reports using databases and vehicle fleet unique reporting tools and share-points. Consolidates information for various reports in­ accordance with established procedures and deadlines. Provides input on the current fleet distribution and maintenance status to the Transportation Supervisor.

Performs duties as a Government Purchase Card Holder to include complying with Federal and VA acquisition regulations; inputting purchase card orders into the V A's Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting and Procurement (IFCAP) system; reconciling charges within established time limits; resolving disputed charges; and maintaining necessary documentation.

Controls and maintains record keeping for GSA Credit Cards, and reconciles accounts for cards assigned to all vehicles. Performs semi-annual inventories to ensure all cards are accounted for.

Operates a computer, peripheral equipment and appropriate software to perform various computer operations in support of office operations.

Types, edits and prints a variety of correspondence, technical reports and similar material in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.

Consistently communicates and treats customers (e.g., Veterans, their representatives, visitors and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner.

Must posses a valid state driver's license.



Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm (may be required to work weekends and holidays)
Compressed/Flexible: Not applicable
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Motor Vehicle Dispatcher/PD020050
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develops, administers, evaluates, and reviews training programs for ASMS personnel as well as for associated CBOCs.
• Develops original course content and modifies it when improvements are realized or changes are required.
• Determines the need for additional subject matter information during the development of course/training content and related materials.
• Develops and modifies courses, sets training priorities, and researches and recommends new or alternative training sources for the ASMS workforce. Course materials include lesson plans, tests, presentations, visual aids, standard operating procedures (SOP), training manuals, and practical exercises.
• Develops, reviews, analyzes, implements, adapts, conducts and evaluates training materials, training courses, and overall training programs related to subject matter areas/topics such as: eligibility/enrollment criteria and procedures, access to care, Beneficiary Travel, scheduling, ward administration, admissions, special programs, Care in the Community (CITC), insurance collection, and Decedent Affairs as well as training on new directives and processes that interrelate within the ASMS sections.
• Develops the ASMS's training plan on an annual basis, as well as a monthly training calendar documenting the days, times and locations of training programs for the service.
• Develops, updates and presents training policies, guidelines, instructional materials, methods, etc. for ASMS training programs and provides instructions regarding on-line training methods.
• Develops training programs which ensure that quality provisions are planned, developed, and. implemented sufficient to identify, prevent, and correct unsatisfactory conditions and elements which influence regulatory correctness and the responsiveness of ASMS.
• Training materials, courses, and programs are presented/delivered utilizing current technologies, software, and equipment. These include web conferencing, e-learning (Talent Management Software, TMS) and other computer based learning.
• Performs scheduling audits for ASMS and facility staff and CBOCs that have scheduling keys/menus.
• Scheduling audits must consist of a standardized biannual audit of timeliness and appropriateness of scheduling actions and accuracy of Clinically.
• Indicated Date/Preferred Date (CID/PD) for all active schedulers regardless of position or title according to VHA Directive 1230, dated July 15, 2016. The biannual scheduling audit is a minimal requirement.
• Scheduling supervisors, based on identified deficiencies in competency or performance, determine the number and scope of subsequent audits.
• Biannual audits must include a review of at least ten scheduled appointments per scheduler.
• Facilitates the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all positions and processes within ASMS.
• Serves on facility and VISN-wide committees and represents ASMS operations, providing information as assistance as needed.
• Works with the ASMS's leadership in developing data capture and electronic reporting procedures in order to track the progress of quality program management initiatives.
• Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all 5 VA staff) 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.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develops, administers, evaluates, and reviews training programs for ASMS personnel as well as for associated CBOCs.
• Develops original course content and modifies it when improvements are realized or changes are required.
• Determines the need for additional subject matter information during the development of course/training content and related materials.
• Develops and modifies courses, sets training priorities, and researches and recommends new or alternative training sources for the ASMS workforce. Course materials include lesson plans, tests, presentations, visual aids, standard operating procedures (SOP), training manuals, and practical exercises.
• Develops, reviews, analyzes, implements, adapts, conducts and evaluates training materials, training courses, and overall training programs related to subject matter areas/topics such as: eligibility/enrollment criteria and procedures, access to care, Beneficiary Travel, scheduling, ward administration, admissions, special programs, Care in the Community (CITC), insurance collection, and Decedent Affairs as well as training on new directives and processes that interrelate within the ASMS sections.
• Develops the ASMS's training plan on an annual basis, as well as a monthly training calendar documenting the days, times and locations of training programs for the service.
• Develops, updates and presents training policies, guidelines, instructional materials, methods, etc. for ASMS training programs and provides instructions regarding on-line training methods.
• Develops training programs which ensure that quality provisions are planned, developed, and. implemented sufficient to identify, prevent, and correct unsatisfactory conditions and elements which influence regulatory correctness and the responsiveness of ASMS.
• Training materials, courses, and programs are presented/delivered utilizing current technologies, software, and equipment. These include web conferencing, e-learning (Talent Management Software, TMS) and other computer based learning.
• Performs scheduling audits for ASMS and facility staff and CBOCs that have scheduling keys/menus.
• Scheduling audits must consist of a standardized biannual audit of timeliness and appropriateness of scheduling actions and accuracy of Clinically.
• Indicated Date/Preferred Date (CID/PD) for all active schedulers regardless of position or title according to VHA Directive 1230, dated July 15, 2016. The biannual scheduling audit is a minimal requirement.
• Scheduling supervisors, based on identified deficiencies in competency or performance, determine the number and scope of subsequent audits.
• Biannual audits must include a review of at least ten scheduled appointments per scheduler.
• Facilitates the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all positions and processes within ASMS.
• Serves on facility and VISN-wide committees and represents ASMS operations, providing information as assistance as needed.
• Works with the ASMS's leadership in developing data capture and electronic reporting procedures in order to track the progress of quality program management initiatives.
• Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all 5 VA staff) 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.

Administrative and Supervisory

• Provides first-line coordination and oversight for pharmacist and technician work activities, including staff leave and scheduling, staff work assignments, order verification processes, veteran and non-veteran customer services, and regulatory compliance regarding medication control and security.
• Develops, implements, and manages programs to optimize drug therapy costs, including participation in the development of disease management programs.
• Establishes programs for the appropriate and cost-efficient use of selected drugs (target drugs) that are high cost and subject to misuse. May serve as the approval authority of target drugs.
• Coordinates medication conversions and to comply with local, VISN, and National contracts or approved formulary substitutions. Provides information to patients, providers, and other healthcare personnel regarding the conversion process to promote a safe and efficient transition.
• Develops and conducts medication use evaluations (MUE) in areas of needs from a cost-effective and patient outcome perspective and makes recommendations based on results.

• Incumbent is responsible for daily functions related to fund control management.
• Responsible for processing 1358s, 2237s, and purchase card orders for obligating appropriate funds for pharmacy service budget.
• Acts as a purchase cardholder approving official for the Pharmacy Service and oversees purchases of pharmacy procurement technicians.
• Incumbent complies with all Federal, VA, and local acquisition policies and regulations.
• Responsible for making decisions concerning cost containment related to pharmacy transactions.

• Incumbent is responsible for inventory management of all pharmaceuticals and supplies for the pharmacy service.
• Assures the proper pharmacy storage of all pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Coordinates the purchase and record keeping of REMS medications.
• Responsible for the annual wall-to-wall inventory preparation.

• Serves as a resource and provides information and education to staff, residents, and students in areas of formulary management and approved clinical guidelines to reduce unnecessary and inappropriate use of drugs.
• Educates medical staff regarding formulary management, approved clinical guidelines and the cost-efficient use of drugs. Education is provided through in-services and one-on-one encounters. Where possible, uses before and after data to assess the impact of these educational interventions.
• Provides input and assistance to Pharmacy Administration on issues related to areas of practice and expertise.

• Actively works to add to the body of knowledge by supporting the research and quality improvement initiatives of pharmacy service, residents, other clinical pharmacy staff, and other practitioners within the facility and/or network.
• Performs other pharmacy related duties as needed to help fulfill our mission and abide by our organization's values.

Administrative and Supervisory

• Provides first-line coordination and oversight for pharmacist and technician work activities, including staff leave and scheduling, staff work assignments, order verification processes, veteran and non-veteran customer services, and regulatory compliance regarding medication control and security.
• Develops, implements, and manages programs to optimize drug therapy costs, including participation in the development of disease management programs.
• Establishes programs for the appropriate and cost-efficient use of selected drugs (target drugs) that are high cost and subject to misuse. May serve as the approval authority of target drugs.
• Coordinates medication conversions and to comply with local, VISN, and National contracts or approved formulary substitutions. Provides information to patients, providers, and other healthcare personnel regarding the conversion process to promote a safe and efficient transition.
• Develops and conducts medication use evaluations (MUE) in areas of needs from a cost-effective and patient outcome perspective and makes recommendations based on results.

• Incumbent is responsible for daily functions related to fund control management.
• Responsible for processing 1358s, 2237s, and purchase card orders for obligating appropriate funds for pharmacy service budget.
• Acts as a purchase cardholder approving official for the Pharmacy Service and oversees purchases of pharmacy procurement technicians.
• Incumbent complies with all Federal, VA, and local acquisition policies and regulations.
• Responsible for making decisions concerning cost containment related to pharmacy transactions.

• Incumbent is responsible for inventory management of all pharmaceuticals and supplies for the pharmacy service.
• Assures the proper pharmacy storage of all pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Coordinates the purchase and record keeping of REMS medications.
• Responsible for the annual wall-to-wall inventory preparation.

• Serves as a resource and provides information and education to staff, residents, and students in areas of formulary management and approved clinical guidelines to reduce unnecessary and inappropriate use of drugs.
• Educates medical staff regarding formulary management, approved clinical guidelines and the cost-efficient use of drugs. Education is provided through in-services and one-on-one encounters. Where possible, uses before and after data to assess the impact of these educational interventions.
• Provides input and assistance to Pharmacy Administration on issues related to areas of practice and expertise.

• Actively works to add to the body of knowledge by supporting the research and quality improvement initiatives of pharmacy service, residents, other clinical pharmacy staff, and other practitioners within the facility and/or network.
• Performs other pharmacy related duties as needed to help fulfill our mission and abide by our organization's values.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

As the Supervisory Senior Pact Social Worker, the incumbent is the first line Supervisor and assumes the oversight and administrative responsibility for the management of the assigned social workers. The Supervisory Senior Pact Social Worker assists in planning, establishing, and implementing policies and procedures; developing individual or group goals and objectives as well as monitoring, operating, evaluating, coordinating and overseeing the Social Work staff of the assigned program.

The Supervisory Senior Social Work Case Manager will provide Social Work Case Management for an assigned SW Specialty program, as well as provide oversight for the following:

• Ensure Social Work Case Management Triage Assessment, Comprehensive Assessment and the Case Management notes and Social Work Consult request are completed in a timely manner per policy for all Pact Team Clinics.
• Engage Primary Care Team to work with veteran, family and other disciplines to address bio-psycho-social needs.
• Communicate and coordinate care with primary care, other disciplines, veteran and families.
• Serve as advocate for Primary Care Social Work Pact Team services and the veterans.
• Assist with access to care for both in VA and External agencies.
• Assess, update and monitor clinical outcomes and veteran/family outcomes.
• Review case management plans as appropriate.
• Responsible to ensure all Social Work Pact Teams are present at daily team huddles and
  regular team meetings.
• Covers for Social Work Chief role as requested

Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals inpatient days, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction. Develops, implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services and program's effectiveness.

Serves as point of contact for all inquiries regarding the M2VA program. Incumbent is responsible for management of the nationwide Establishes collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines to foster their involvement in care of veterans with M2VA.

Identifies gaps in services and develops a plan, in consultation with M2VA staff and other departments as appropriate.

Functions as the Social Work member of the interdisciplinary M2VA treatment team. Clinical social work services are provided to the M2VA population with frequent complex and unpredictable caseload requirements. Such services include, but are not limited to psychosocial assessments, establishing realistic but achievable treatment goals.

May provide individual, family and group counseling aimed at helping the veteran and his family fine practical solutions to complex problems.

Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w
Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-Hoc - as determined by the agency policy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized