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• Obtaining venous and capillary blood specimens from adults and children according to order.
• Collect blood culture specimens utilizing proper protocols.
• Follow universal precautions, and infection control guidelines in the performance of all phlebotomies.
• Receives lab specimens at reception desk.
• Enter all specimen and patient demographics data into computer.
• Receive patients and visitors to the laboratory both in person and on the telephone.
• Distribute all results of shipped laboratory test to appropriate requesting clinic or physician.
• Provide guidance to providers, nurses, and attendants on specimen collection requirements.
• Ensures all supplies needed are stocked and ready for use in the phlebotomy room.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring, for compliance and timely update, of expiration of time-limited credentials.
• Serving as subject matter expert (SME) in the field of credentialing.
• Receiving and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Managing provider applications (initial) for Non-LIPs credentialing within the VAMC.
• Assuring application packages and other documents meet technical requirements per specialty of provider and assures application folder and database account (VetPro or other internal databases and spreadsheets) meet technical requirements.
• Determining processes for coordination of incoming data and documents from a variety of sources.
• Analyzing and managing issues related to documents that do not meet expected requirements, regulations or guidelines such as adverse actions against licensures, certifications, and NPDB) CQ reports.
• Conducting final appointment into the VetPro database, after thoroughly researching, analyzing and validating all data, information, documents and signature authorities.
• Developing and providing routine and special reports as requested by the C&P manager/Analyst.
• Possessing a credit card and is responsible for maintaining records, reconciling monthly charge statements and verifying legitimacy of requests for NPDB Single and CQ enrollments/ renewals, licensure verification (if applicable), National Student Clearing House, Work Number and certifications (if applicable).
• Reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies with Fiscal Service.
• Performing other credentialing duties as assigned.

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.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf

Duties include but not limited to:

In addition, the HUD-VASH Social Work Supervisor will provide high quality social work case management, care and services to a small caseload of assigned Veteran patients enrolled in the HUD-VASH Program. This includes active case management and care coordination, clinical assessment and treatment, advocacy, and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers/agencies as needed by the client. This is accomplished in cooperation with other members of the HCHV/HUD-VASH treatment teams and/or other interdisciplinary teams as appropriate. The Supervisory Social Worker is expected to function at the Full Performance Level and demonstrate the capacity to work independently in the clinical setting.

The HUD-VASH Social Worker Supervisor will function as an integral member of the HCHV/HUD-VASH treatment team, actively participating in patient assessment, treatment planning, case management, and provision of a full range of treatment and services to all assigned Veteran patients.

The HUD-VASH Social Work Supervisor will provide administrative, technical and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the organizational unit for assigned social work staff within the HUD-VASH Program.

Supervisory and administrative responsibilities will comprise approximately 70% of the HUD-VASH Social Work Supervisor's assigned duties.

The HUD-VASH Social Work Supervisor will also manage a small caseload of Veterans enrolled in the HUD-VASH Program as a secondary assignment and will work in coordination with the HCHV Program Coordinator to provide a seamless system of healthcare services.

The Supervisory Social Worker actively participates in program planning and development, advising the supervisor of shifting trends with caseloads and identifying the need for and making recommendations on program procedure or policy changes based upon work experiences.

The Supervisory Social Worker takes responsibility for improving professional skills, participating in planning and executing specific staff development projects, attending seminars and institutes, and participating in training programs of other disciplines as requested.

The Supervisory Social Worker performs accountability functions: 1) document all contacts with patients/families in the medical charts; 2) completes statistical and other reports in accordance with VA Medical Center and respective professional discipline service policies.

The Supervisory Social Worker understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.govhe EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 58572f
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Responsible for the oversight of transportation and grounds programs, ensuring that the Medical Center patients using Manchester's shuttle system are transported to other Medical Centers in the safest possible manner, that deliveries/pickups are made daily to internal customers as necessary, and that the Medical Centers grounds are maintained in a safe and aesthetically pleasing state at all times. Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Utilizes and maintains all automobiles, trucks, and special purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Assures that all program responsibilities are adequately met and that all areas assigned are clean, sanitary and aesthetically pleasing and that sidewalks, stairs, and parking lots are shoveled/plowed and sanded/salted.
• Participates with his/her supervisor in the selection, promotion or reassignment of staff and recommends disciplinary actions and incentive awards, plans for improving work performances and training programs.
• Ensures safe and efficient operation of all grounds and snow removal equipment
• Instructs subordinates in the safe and efficient operation of such complex equipment as pay loaders, snowplows, tractors with backhoe, front-end loader and gang-mowers.
• Oversees environmental sanitation, waste management, and basic pest functions.
• Plans and coordinates flow of operations insuring grounds/transportation and environmental management program tasks are completed in assigned areas on a week-to-week basis.

• Serves as Contract Administrator on contracts of any amount and serves as warranted administrative contracting officer (ACO) limited to transactions of $2,000,000 or less.
• Assigned to a contract team responsible for the administration of government contracts for one or more contractors.
• Employee performs contract administrative duties, both preparing documents up to the point of signature and as an ACO signing individual transactions of $2,000,000 or less.
• Serves as a warranted ACO responsible for the administration of a group of contracts such as fixed-price; fixed-price with incentives; cost-plus fixed fee; basic ordering agreements (BOA); commercial contracts; and hybrid contracts.
• Contracts are for complex equipment components and spares for major systems, engineering and scientific studies, extensive technical services or research and development for specialized equipment or components.
• Contractor performance, systems, policies, and procedures are monitored and evaluated in accordance with contract requirements.

This position is located in the Office of Legal Education (OLE), Executive office for United State Attorneys (EOUSA). OLE is responsible for training attorneys, legal staff, and other designated staff for the Department of Justice as well as other federal agencies, state, local and tribal governments, and foreign governments. Typical work assignments will include:

- Providing technical and administrative support to training teams for one or more legal education functional area (e.g., criminal, civil, counterterrorism, legal support staff, and automated litigation support).
- Serving as point of contact for all training management actions, which includes pre-course planning, design, and administration.
- Ensuring deadlines are met for updating course management software, course announcements, materials and student assignments.
- Ensuring students complete documentation required for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit or other credit required by professional organizations.
- Providing support to students before and during event, including assisting with uploading materials, setting up audio-video connections, testing connections, helping coordinates any IT support that may be required, and monitoring sessions to ensure smooth delivery.
- Assisting students and faculty in classroom use of audio-visual equipment and with computer-based exercises requiring legal support applications such as SANCTION, Case Map, and other specialized applications.

• Issues tools, equipment and games to authorized customers.
• Checks identification, collects fees when appropriate, and completes appropriate documentation.
• Checks inventories and supplies.
• Provides facility and program information to patrons.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to ambulatory patients in the Diabetes Program.
• Assesses and triages patients' conditions and prepares patients for test, exams and treatments
• Administers prescribed oral medications, hypodermic injections and intravenous medications.
• Sets up and operates specialized equipment, such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, EKG machines, resuscitators and suction machines.
• Coordinates health care needs through making referrals to other specialty clinics and community resources.
• Works with members of the Diabetes Team to maintain an accurate patient registry to follow up on patients that have not been seen within the past 12 months, and to follow up on patients who require intensive management.
• Attends and participates in meetings, performs other duties as needed to fulfill the mission of the Diabetes Program and Gallup Service Unit.

• Vacuums, dusts, mops floors, stairways, corridors, utility rooms, offices, employees' lounges, bathrooms and other assigned areas daily.
• Polishes and buffs floors daily with electric floor polishers. Strips and reapplies floor sealer as necessary. Use vacuum cleaner with water equipment attachments for wet floor pickup, floor pickup, floor plumbing overflow and other floor flooding cleaning methods.
• Cleans exam rooms in clinics on special cleaning detail as instructed using proper antiseptic techniques.
• Implements and maintains a system and insures that standards of quality of laundering are met. Collects soiled linen and carries to laundry and/or debris disposal area.
• Cleans rooms after patients have been seen, after clinics are complete or as directed.

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to ambulatory patients in the Diabetes Program.
• Assesses and triages patients' conditions and prepares patients for test, exams and treatments
• Administers prescribed oral medications, hypodermic injections and intravenous medications.
• Sets up and operates specialized equipment, such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, EKG machines, resuscitators and suction machines.
• Coordinates health care needs through making referrals to other specialty clinics and community resources.
• Works with members of the Diabetes Team to maintain an accurate patient registry to follow up on patients that have not been seen within the past 12 months, and to follow up on patients who require intensive management.
• Attends and participates in meetings, performs other duties as needed to fulfill the mission of the Diabetes Program and Gallup Service Unit.

***This is a Title 5 National Guard Employee position description***

This position is located in the JFHQ, Office of the State Surgeon. The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate preventive, remedial, and support services to optimize psychological health and readiness of National Guard (NG) military members and their families. As part of the Office of the State Surgeon, the incumbent exercises technical oversight of behavioral health (BH) programs and supports the development of an annual program strategy to determine priorities, gaps, needs, and means to achieve annual goals. Serves as a state liaison to the Army National Guard (ARNG) and Joint Surgeon BH programs; ensures timely and accurate state BH reporting and represents the state on ARNG BH Work Group. Major duties focus on coordination and implementation of BH programs and processes encompassing: (1) outreach and education, (2) population health surveillance, (3) command consultation, (4) screening and evaluation, (5) crisis intervention, (6) physical profiling, (7) treatment referral networks, (8) case management efforts, and (9) quality assurance. Responsibilities include providing: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs, specialty training for NG health care professionals and other personnel on issues related to the psychological health of Guardsmen and their families, and multi-level community organization, collaboration, and enhancement.

The work is to perform professional social work principles and competencies to provide mental health diagnosis, treatment, research, consultation, and preventive programs for individuals, families, groups, and organizations in military communities. Work involves teaching, supervising, and directing clinical social work and related mental health programs.

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.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf

Duties include but not limited to:

The Supervisory Social Worker provides clinical and administrative oversight to the specialty program, managing the daily operation, developing policies and procedures and preparing reports and statistics for facility, VISN and national use. The incumbent ensures that the monthly performance measures for the program are met.

The Homeless Grant & Per Diem Program is an essential part of VHA and is vital for providing safe transitional housing and supportive services for homeless veterans. The incumbent utilizes both clinical social work and administrative skills in order to provide clinical consultation, administrative oversight and community collaboration for these programs that receive VA funding.

The Supervisory Social Worker functions within standards as dictated by HIPPA regulations, social work licensure, VA Circulars/regulations, VA Grant & Per Diem Handbook, as well as honoring the intent of CARF and JCAHO standards as pertinent to the performance of the role.

The incumbent supervises a group of professional social workers and support staff, and provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of services provided to patients in the Grant & Per Diem housing program. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, length of stay, patient demographics, equipment utilization, patient satisfaction, discharge outcomes and homeless performance measure.

Provides case management services at Homeless Grant & Per Diem sites, utilizing various treatment modalities of individual and group work, casework, community organization, and community outreach activities to alleviate or remove problems that interfere with the Homeless Grant & Per Diem Program participants' ability to achieve independence. Provides clinical consultation to staff at Homeless Grant & Per Diem sites.

The incumbent is responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action for the area under incumbent supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 57557F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Continued from Summary:
GS-11: The primary purpose of this position is to process a variety of difficult and complex Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) cases requiring thorough and detailed knowledge of program methods and techniques used in fact-finding, analysis, and resolution. Identifies equal opportunity problems and develops concrete recommendations for actions to resolve complex problems. Provides a wide variety of advice regarding processes, rights and responsibilities, unusual complaint processing, and mediation, facilitation, and/or other conflict resolution services to military members, civilian employees, supervisors, and management.

Duties:

• As an Equal Opportunity Specialist in an AF Equal Opportunity (EO) function, processes inquiries into complex and difficult informal and formal complaints; observes the distinct policies and procedures required for civilian and military personnel.
• Determines training requirements and organizes classes and seminars for all counselors and supervisory personnel on a periodic basis to maintain current and full understanding of the latest directives from higher headquarters.
• Uses Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation, facilitation, other dispute resolution techniques, and/or a combination of techniques for assigned workplace disputes which are complex, require determination of multiple cause and effect relationships, and involve concerned parties who are reluctant to cooperate.
• Conducts Unit Climate Assessments (UCA) and prepares and submits reports with recommendations; plans or participates in planning the UCAs.

The Supervisory MRT (ROI) must ensure that only the information that the Veteran specified be released, is shared only with those whom the Veteran has authorized, or who have legal authority to receive such information. To perform this task, a MRT (ROI) must possess expertise in all applicable Federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding release of health information.

Incumbent serves as supervisor and technical expert for the Release of Information Unit. Provides guidance and suggestions to the Chief, HIM and Assistant, Chief HIM regarding staffing needs and shortages within the ROI section. Provides effective audits and monitors for all areas of responsibility, assuring that accurate and timely data is processed by all employees. Reviews work accomplished and assesses quality, quantity, accuracy and timeliness of work produced by each employee. Ascertains problems encountered and takes corrective action. Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations. Develops and conducts competency assessments. Responsible for carrying out established personnel functions and practices. Keeps employees informed about important aspects of personnel management programs. Formulates and initiates performance standards. Interviews new employees, recommends selection, and carries out training and development of assignments, awards or disciplinary action. Approves leave and establishes work schedules. Implements provisions of EEO programs to ensure fair and equal treatment for all employees.

Prepares formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, other status changes, or recognition of outstanding performance of assigned employees. Prepares and submits functional statements for new positions, clarification, or updates. Receives formal grievances, resolving those that can be resolved by the first level supervisor. Takes disciplinary action as deemed necessary and proposes to higher authority specific disciplinary action. Keeps employees informed of management goals and objectives and higher levels supervisors informed of employee participation and concerns. Ensures that release of information activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to privacy policies and procedures are performed and coordinated in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations including the Privacy Act of 1974, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Automated Medical Information Exchange(AMIE).

Ensures that record retrieval and record transfers to other VA facilities for the purposes of continuity of patient care and release of information are timely. Maintains contact with VA Regional Counsel (VARO) in all matters relating to malpractice, subpoena actions and request for preparation of TORT records. Assist in performing 100% quality review of all TORT cases prior to sending records to VARO for litigation. Prepares weekly ROI and TORT record turnaround statistics. Monitors workload and production of staff, taking action where necessary to meet deadlines, monitors/evaluate performance and ensures accuracy of work completed. Assures that the work of staff is at an appropriate quality and productivity level. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 21J36-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

This job is open to current, permanent employees of the Western New York (WNY) VA Medical Centers and WNY affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

The Deputy Chief of Quality, Safety & Value (QSV) - Registered Nurse demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to improvement in quality-of-care outcomes. The Deputy Chief of QSV will demonstrate performance that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients. The incumbent will ensure that services have systems and processes in place to provide safe, quality care that is consistent with external benchmarks in order to lead performance improvement initiatives by identifying quality metrics, trending data, maintaining the quality metric dashboard, and act as a subject matter expert in data analysis and data display.

The Deputy Chief of QSV - RN assumes a leadership role in facilitating regulatory compliance for internal and external oversight bodies (i.e., The Joint Commission (TJC), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directives and Handbooks, etc.), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Medical Inspector (OMI), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and VHA performance measures, supporting performance improvement work, and supporting and guiding the work of committees.

Job Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Execute position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.
• Ensures that services have systems and processes in place to provide safe, quality care that is consistent with external benchmarks.
• Leads performance improvement initiatives by identifying quality metrics, trending data, maintaining the quality metric dashboard, and acts as a subject matter expert in data analysis and data display.
• Consult and act as a resource to leadership and staff in standards interpretation implementation, patient safety, infection control, risk management, and re-design of processes and structures to improve care outcomes.
• Develop and implement policy and procedures, collaborates with service departments, and works toward meeting the strategic plan of the organization.
• Monitor corrective actions from survey findings and assists services who are performance outliers.
• Responsible for completing clinical quality reviews, clinical data analysis, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Support all QSV work to include but not limited to Accreditation, System Redesign, Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, Risk Management, High Reliability Organization (HRO), Just Culture, and evidence-based practices.