Total 211 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Store 1435-Belden Village Westfield-ANN-Canton, OH 44718

***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:

• Provides basic transport of patients to and from departments.
• Serves as the initial, as well as the final point of contact for guests entering and leaving the facility and is a key influence toward patient/public perception.
• Performs customer service guest relations, shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, politeness respect and dignity to others.
• Greets and direct callers over the telephone and in person with precise clear instructions.
• Provides a variety of information about the organization, its functions, and activities and is able to meet the needs of the individual and explain in general terms the information in a way that is understandable to the target audience.
• Directs Veterans, visitors, and callers to appropriate staff member and/or department based on specific request or by determining the nature of the need and initiates service recovery when needed.
• Takes accurate messages and ensures their delivery to support a responsive 35% VHA Ann Arbor, MI PD #92171-A 2 culture to the customer.
• Operates computer and photocopy machine to make copies of forms, letters, etc. from the original, assembles and staples copied materials, and distributes completed photocopy work as directed.
• Utilizes sound judgment and critical thinking skills to prioritize actions and meet urgent/emergent patient needs in an unpredictable, rapidly changing environment of care.
• Recognizes individual and age-specific needs of patients and delivers care accordingly.
• Utilizes verbal or written "hand off' interactive communication that allows the opportunity for questioning between giver and receiver of patient information.
• Access patient information only when required for the performance of duties.
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity of all materials containing patient's identifiable and sensitive information.
• Reports safety hazards in the environment that can contribute to falls or other injuries to patients and takes appropriate action.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of equipment safety, i.e., wheelchair, stretcher, and other lift equipment.
• Listens and encourages patients/significant others to verbalize concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned

The physician will be responsible for the medical management of a panel of sleep patients assigned to them. Duties would include patient history, physical examination, ordering laboratory and diagnostic tests, interpretation of tests, medical management of both acute and chronic illness. Administrative responsibilities would include both and not limited to the medical management of patients, and clinic needs. The physician will be capable of reading sleep studies. Medical management will be in accordance with VA policy and VA formulary and State regulations. Preferred experience for this position would be board certified or board eligible in sleep medicine. We are looking for a candidate with experience or training in managing sleep disorders in the Veteran population.

Preferred experience for this position would be board certified or board eligible in sleep medicine. We are looking for a candidate with experience or training in managing sleep disorders in the Veteran population.

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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: Full-time 8 hour shifts, primarily days Monday through Friday with extended hours on evenings or Saturday (if needed). Intermittent appointment hours and schedule are to be determined by the service. Hours are not to exceed 40 hours per week.

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Specialty Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.
The NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position. The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position.

Major duties and responsibilities of the position:
- Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
- Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
- Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
- Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
- Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
- Provides education to patients and their families.
- Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

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Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

The Geriatric and Extended Care PA will provide high quality patient centered care to veterans under the different services such as Geriatric Medicine Outpatient Clinic, Community Living Centers, and Palliative/Hospice care service as assigned. The CLC/GEC PA is a licensed practitioner who will provide high quality patient centered care to veterans in different services throughout VA clinics and the VAMC's as assigned.

1. Administrative Duties

• Leadership responsibilities: Participation in staff meetings, hospital committees, and peer review process. Demonstrate effective communication both down to staff and up to leadership, to include issues that urgently affect Veteran patient care, safety, and/or satisfaction, completion of issue briefs, and acting as Section Chief when the Section Chief is on leave.
• HR: Maintaining VA training requirements, timely completion of documentation and upkeep of credentials required for privileging and re-privileging.
• Staff Management: Participate in the FPPE/OPPE process. Adheres to employee health requirements. Participate in Clinical Pertinence Reviews (routine medical record reviews).
• Time/Leave Management: Adherence to tour of Duties, timely requests for leave in VISTA and for clinic cancellations.

1. The exact privileges and procedures for a particular provider will be approved by the Professional Standards Board. Physician Assistant must meet the following qualifications:
2. Patient Care: Practitioners are expected to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.
3. Medical/Clinical Knowledge: Practitioners are expected to demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others.
4. Clinical Judgment: To ensure practice-based learning and improvement, practitioners are expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care.
5. Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Practitioners are expected to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.

1. Practitioners are expected to show effectiveness in teaching, monitor and coordinate educational activities, and comply with necessary trainee supervision. The PA may supervise PA students from affiliated PA programs (and other programs on an occasional basis) who come to the VA for their required practicum.

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Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf

The LPN may be assigned to one or more clinical areas within the medical center, community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC), and/or offsite ancillary clinic to perform clinical roles, within the scope of their practice, when determined clinically necessary and appropriate. Some of the areas/clinics the incumbent would typically be assigned to, but are not limited to, are Primary Care(PACT), Hematology/Oncology (Hem/Onc), Integrative Pain, PM&R (Pain Management & Rehabilitation), Women's Health, Infectious Disease, Pulmonary, Neurology, Arthritis, Gastrointestinal (G.I.), and Renal.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs assigned nursing care responsibilities, under limited to moderate supervision, including use of certain equipment, technology, and/or knowledge in procedures performed in the PACT and/or Sub-Specialty Clinics.
• Provides patient and family education regarding the patient's condition, procedures, and preventive health care; reinforces health teaching and promotes healthy lifestyles. Exercises intermediate skill in influencing and communicating with unusually difficult patients under limited to moderate supervision.
• Maintains precise adherence to basic principles of asepsis, safety, and universal precautions to provide a safe environment for patients, families, and employees. Incumbent possess knowledge of proper handling of instruments including cleaning and sterilization.
• Participates in training in the setup, use, reprocessing, and maintenance of their clinic/department specific materials/equipment leading to the initial competency and validation of ongoing competency at least annually.
• Provides supportive care to patients relatives.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care.
• Utilizes the computer to access patient data to verify appointments, review progress notes and short medication profiles. Orders labs and/or looks up test results under specific clinic profile. Documents progress notes on CPRS.
• Initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Carrying out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
• Completing work and submitting for general review by a registered nurse or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.
• Observing and responding to the patient's needs for care, including medication and equipment-assisted care (patient/family education). In organizing and delivering care, the LPN recognized and considers several factors that impact the patient's care plan.
• Preparing and administering prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, and/or intramuscular) and performs minor, non-surgical, treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Observing physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documents notable changes, and reports any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
• Recognizing urgent and emergent patient care situation and seeking assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiates appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.
• Establishing constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promotes positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills.
• Fostering an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
• Incorporating knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other inter/external customers/stakeholders.
• Practices good customer service.

The incumbent serves as a Lead Medical Support Assistant for Patient Care Services. The Lead MSA monitors and makes work assignments, provides input on performance, resolves daily workplace issues and maintains efficient workflow. Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to:

• Assuring coverage of all areas of responsibility.
• Conducting ongoing reviews to ensure quality of work.
• Ensuring accurate and timely scheduling of appointments.
• Providing guidance to staff members to include changes in policies and procedures.
• Distributing and balancing workload.
• Ensuring productivity is maintained at the established level.
• Creating and maintaining employee work schedules.
• Orienting and providing on-the-job training for new and current employees.
• Ensuring all training requirements are met.
• Organizing the work structure of assigned areas.
• Acting as liaison between MSA's and staff in order to resolve day to day conflicts.

Duties for this position includes, but is not limited to the following:

Enrollment Outreach Specialist

• Provides outreach services to all Veterans and their families and provide support for recently discharged service members transitioning to civilian life.
• Tracks the impact and outcome of the outreach events providing feedback to executive leadership including the number of enrollees per event.
• Assists in distributing outreach materials including applications, brochures, fact sheets, web content, and other targeted information which highlights medical center services and events and locations.
• Functions as a liaison for Veterans navigating the VA System and those community providers assisting with their care in the community.

• Serves as an expert benefit advisor to Health Administration Service Leadership and support the management information components of all eligibility related programs.
• Applies an extensive body of rules and regulations relative to Veterans Eligibility for VA healthcare benefits, assisting families with a Veteran's death, burial and explanation of death benefits.
• Enters demographic, insurance, and income information, into the Vista and Enrollment System.
• Provides administrative support and collaborates with inpatient staffing personnel such as Physicians, Physician's Assistants, Nurses, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Social Workers, and other administrative professional staff throughout AAVAMC area transitioning patients identified as ineligible for VA patient care.
• Processing Request for an Authorization to Release Health Information utilizing a Verbal Passcode (PO ran program) for family members/significant others to receive specified PHI.

• Identifies and collates health insurance information from all applicants for entry to the ICB or Vista, copies or scans insurance company enrollment identification cards, researches employers as needed to obtain complete data when applicants do not have complete information.
• Accurately generates patient data cards for veterans through the Identity Management Toolkit for proofing identity and the Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) System.
• Monitors enrolled patient data base information on a regular basis (at a minimum, annually) to perform updates to health insurance data, income assessments for the Means Test and Pharmacy Co-pay Exemption programs as mandated by law.

• Managing the New Enrollment Appointment Request (NEAR) list, and electronic wait list to verify and validate accuracy and resolve issues; providing input during team meetings to assist in resolving problems having to do with enrollment issues or panel assignments; performing administrative follow-up actions; sharing information and collaborating with the medical team in order to ensure continuity of care; evaluating patient information and clinic schedule lists to determine whether patient is vested.
• Generates and monitors enrolled patient data base information for accurate health insurance data, income assessments for the Means Test and Pharmacy co-pay exemption programs on a regular basis.
• Performs a variety of administrative functions associated with patient care and treatment in one of several clinics performing a variety of medical services.

• Prepares written correspondence for a broad spectrum of complex inquiries from internal and external customers by independently recognizing issues, topics or problems.
• Prepares and compose correspondence for the purpose of obtaining or supplying information.
• Prepares notification letters to new Veterans who are determined to be ineligible along with their appeal rights.
• Resolve conflicting or inconsistent information by dealing with various VA offices, sorting out errors and researching cases and events.

• Actively listen to customers with respect and concern; the incumbent will pay attention to the details of the customer's needs and help the customer arrive at a satisfactory solution to the problem.
• Communicates and interacts with patients in a manner which is appropriate to cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.

• Promotes Veteran registration for and utilization of My HealtheVet (MHV).
• Orients medical staff to basic administrative policies and procedures dealing with outpatient scheduling and other administrative topic.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Abstracts and processes medical release of information requests that meet the requirements to the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Processes requests for information from patients' medical records for release to appropriate facility, agency, or physician.
• Processes Medical-Legal releases of information to attorneys and courts pertaining to (Third Party Liability) Workers' Compensation, Labor and Industries, and subpoenas.
• Screens and follows through on all incoming telephone calls from attorneys and insurance representatives regarding legal cases and requests under the Privacy Act, referring only problem cases to the supervisor.
• Reviews information to be released for completeness, signatures, etc., by reading material and checking request for release of information, ensuring that information being released is limited to material requested and conforms to VA directives and policies.
• Completes and processes routine releases of information to other VA and Federal Agencies and, when requested, to patients and their families, insurance representatives, physicians, hospitals, and city and state health agencies according to VA directives.
• Composes and types all forms of correspondence to insurance companies, Veterans, health care facilities, and other requesters.
• Incumbent is responsible for evaluating the adequacy of each completed authorization form. Screens each request for information to determine urgency and assures that the most urgent requests are completed first using established priority systems.

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Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf

The LPN may be assigned to one or more clinical areas within the medical center, community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC), and/or offsite ancillary clinic to perform clinical roles, within the scope of their practice, when determined clinically necessary and appropriate. Some of the areas/clinics the incumbent would typically be assigned to, but are not limited to, are Primary Care(PACT), Hematology/Oncology (Hem/Onc), Integrative Pain, PM&R (Pain Management & Rehabilitation), Women's Health, Infectious Disease, Pulmonary, Neurology, Arthritis, Gastrointestinal (G.I.), and Renal.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs assigned nursing care responsibilities, under limited to moderate supervision, including use of certain equipment, technology, and/or knowledge in procedures performed in the PACT and/or Sub-Specialty Clinics.
• Provides patient and family education regarding the patient's condition, procedures, and preventive health care; reinforces health teaching and promotes healthy lifestyles. Exercises intermediate skill in influencing and communicating with unusually difficult patients under limited to moderate supervision.
• Maintains precise adherence to basic principles of asepsis, safety, and universal precautions to provide a safe environment for patients, families, and employees. Incumbent possess knowledge of proper handling of instruments including cleaning and sterilization.
• Participates in training in the setup, use, reprocessing, and maintenance of their clinic/department specific materials/equipment leading to the initial competency and validation of ongoing competency at least annually.
• Provides supportive care to patients relatives.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care.
• Utilizes the computer to access patient data to verify appointments, review progress notes and short medication profiles. Orders labs and/or looks up test results under specific clinic profile. Documents progress notes on CPRS.
• Initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Carrying out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
• Completing work and submitting for general review by a registered nurse or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.
• Observing and responding to the patient's needs for care, including medication and equipment-assisted care (patient/family education). In organizing and delivering care, the LPN recognized and considers several factors that impact the patient's care plan.
• Preparing and administering prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, and/or intramuscular) and performs minor, non-surgical, treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Observing physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documents notable changes, and reports any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
• Recognizing urgent and emergent patient care situation and seeking assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiates appropriate emergency interventions as directed.

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Medical Supply Aide and Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Medical-Supply-Aide-Career-Flyer.pdf

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized sign on bonus
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized
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 #: 93262-0
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Direct patient care duties may include, but not limited to the following:

• Greeting and escorting patients
• Triaging patients to an audiologist based on complexity of the procedures being completed
• Patient set up for procedures (e.g., vestibular, and auditory procedures)
• Patient instruction and counseling on hearing loss or hearing aids either on an individual basis or in a group setting
• Conducting hearing pass/fail screenings without interpretation
• Non-diagnostic otoscopy
• Cerumen management
• Taking earmold impressions
• Hearing aid troubleshooting and repair
• Providing basic hearing aid information for patients and caregivers
• Performing listening checks on hearing aids
• Electroacoustic analysis of devices
• Pairing hearing aids and accessories via Bluetooth technology
• Programming previously stored settings into hearing aids
• Activating remote controls

• Managing office supplies
• Tracking loaner stock hearing aid inventory
• Electronic ordering, verifying orders upon arrival to ensure components are present and working correctly Scheduling appointments
• Packaging and mailing hearing aids and accessories
• Processing ROES transactions (e.g. certifying and issuing hearing aids, entering orders and repairs) Responding to routine inquiries from patients, including determining nature of hearing aid inquiry and responding to administrative questions
• Assisting patients, visitors, and others requesting information
• Management of infection control, patient safety, and clinical supplies for the audiology clinic
• Maintenance of clean, disinfected instrumentation, equipment, and work surfaces in the audiology clinic, Reprocessing reusable medical equipment based on facility policy according to Medical Center infection control procedures and reusable medical equipment policies.

Major Duties:

Maintenance & Repair: 100% Performs visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for and performance of repair, maintenance, and construction work in the electrical trade at the worker level of difficulty. Work assignments include but not limited to pulling new services, providing electrical inspections on personal equipment, installation, programming, and repair of outlets, relays, and switches; installation and maintenance of a variety of lighting systems, and testing circuits for completeness after making repairs. Performs other duties as assigned.

FACTORS:

Factor 1 - Skill and Knowledge: The incumbent is expected to ensure they have a working knowledge of all national and local electrical codes, comply with all EPA standards for parts disposals, have full knowledge of and practice all safety regulations pertaining to his/her duties. The incumbent must have the ability to read and follow wiring diagrams. Electrical worker must have the skill needed to remove and replace fixtures, control and to make repairs such as tightening connections, wrapping exposed wiring and solder loose wire leads to contact points. He/she must have the skill needed to measure, cut, and bend such things as wire conduit to specified lengths and angles. Must have skill in the use of hand tools and a small variety of test equipment. Must have the ability to research intricate details of progressively advanced lighting components and systems as well as be able to coordinate and facilitate lighting maintenance alongside various lighting contractors.
Factor 2 - Responsibility: The Electrical Worker is under the supervision of the Electric/HVAC Maintenance Supervisor and receives assignments from the supervisor either verbally or by written work order. On more difficult assignments, the incumbent may assist journeymen and receive instructions from this individual. Incumbent is charged with the responsibility of selecting the proper materials and tools to accomplish assignments; and determining proper procedures to complete the assigned tasks.
Upon completion of assignments, incumbent must clean up the areas in which worked, PD #93966-A removing debris, returning unused parts, cleaning, and returning tools. A higher-grade electrician or supervisor gives advice on unusual problems and checks to see that completed work meets requirements. Incumbent must complete assignments adhering to the Safety Codes pertaining to this field of work. Incumbent performs a wide variety of self-directed and supervised work. Generally, work orders not requiring the attention or level of expertise required by a journeyman position are assigned for independent work. Incumbent is also assigned to assist skilled journeymen on more complex, unusual, and difficult tasks, receiving instructions and on the job training in progressively more difficult skills and associated knowledge to develop appropriate skills and knowledge of the trades.
This may be required due to high complexity of the task requiring the assistance of the worker under the review of the assigned journeyman or where the addition of a second journeyman is not required by the difficulty or where the duties can be more economically completed by the worker. Completes job and equipment maintenance records and assembles lists of basic materials and supplies needed for work assignments. Must actively and continually develop and apply an increasing understanding, knowledgeability and skills through on-the-job training and experience; review and study of technical and administrative publications, codes, and standards; and other training, career development and continuing education opportunities. Wearing of the prescribed uniform and use of appropriate personal protective safety equipment is required, as well as conformance with government-wide, agency, and local facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Demonstrates cooperativeness, adaptability, and flexibility to perform effectively as a team member for and with others toward the common mission. Brings tools, equipment, and materials appropriate to work assignments to and from work areas and shop and storage areas; keeps shop and work areas and equipment clean, secure and orderly; observes safe practices; and safely and properly removes and disposes of waste, debris and excess materials. Performs other related duties as assigned and may be required to become familiar with some of the basic functions, procedures, methods, and skills of some other related work.

*See Qualification section for Factors 3 & 4 Physical Effort / Work Environment.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7AM to 3:30PM
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Worker/PD93966A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

The incumbent serves as an executive personal assistant to the Chief of Staff for this complexity 1A healthcare system. The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System supports numerous special medical programs including hemodialysis, cardiac catheterization, cardiac surgery, advanced radiographic studies, radiation therapy, as well as an extensive primary care program with 30 specialty care clinics at the Ann Arbor campus and outpatient clinics at Toledo, Jackson, and Flint. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the special project and major, complex assignments and responsibilities that the Chief of Staff assumes in his/her expanding role with the University, and VA Central Office.

Duties

- Ensures that the practices and procedures used by secretaries in subordinate clinical offices through the VAAAHS are consistent with those of the Director's office, VISN and VACO directives.
- Exercises exclusive control of the Chief of Staff's appointments and calendar with complete authority for commitments of time. Screens calls, visitors, and patients answering questions and completing business involving established policy of routine matters without making referrals to the Chief of Staff whenever possible.
- Exercises independent decision-making in routing and assigning actions and suspense dates on all correspondence coming to the Chief of Staff office on a daily basis. Maintains a log for all action items to monitor the timely completion and submission of responses. Develops and maintains a suspense system which is reviewed at least daily to flag pending issues and ensure due dates are met.
- Receives and reviews all correspondence received in the office of the Chief of Staff and replies to mail not requiring the Chief of Staff's attention. Screens all correspondence prepared for the Chief of Staff signature for clarity, completeness of reply, grammatical, and procedural correctness.
- Arranges conferences for the Chief of Staff on a nationwide basis and when local meetings are requested. This includes preparing agenda, notifying participants, arranging luncheons, scheduling tours and similar matters. Checks to ensure that commitments made at these meeting are met and keeps the Chief of Staff informed of the status of these commitments.
- Provides staff support for the Medical Staff meetings and Clinical Executive Board meetings. This involves establishing a schedule of the meetings, disseminating the schedule to all participants, reserving rooms for meetings and getting the rooms prepared (ordering food, room set up, ordering audiovisual equipment, etc.), developing and timely distributing of agenda, compiling necessary materials for meetings, and recording and preparing minutes of the meetings.
- Prepares written documents, charts, and graphs. Many of these documents are original forms or reports which require extensive experimentation to determine proper layout and format.
- Other duties required that are not listed.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
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#: Secretary (OA)/PD11050
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Physical Security Support: monitors and responds to alarms; traces access patterns, programming, assigns or removes user permissions, and remotely opens and secures doors during routine and emergency operations; determines when to dispatch law enforcement or other personnel to investigate; maintains radio/alarm activity records/logs to include dates, times, and results of communications and activities; prepares completed reports; issues and retrieves government issued keys and/or identification cards; and maintains accountability of Police Officer badges issued and all associated logs.
• Communications: monitors and receives routine and emergency calls from a variety of sources that need police, fire, medical or other emergency services; maintains contact with law enforcement units; monitors and directs responses to security and life safety communications, radio dispatches, telephone calls, and other emergency communication circuits; coordinates with various federal, state and local law enforcement officials for coordination of emergency situations; and operates a variety of communications equipment, telephones and computer systems to support both routine and emergency operations.
• Operations Support: performs system checks on a variety of equipment used in the dispatch center; troubleshoots systems when problems arise and resolves issues whenever possible; conducts equipment inventories and completes records and other logs; enters, updates and retrieves information from a variety of computer systems/databases; uses state and the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) to access sensitive law enforcement information to support field operations and investigations; enters or updates regional and national records; compiles and prepares reports related to events occurring in the operation of the police control center; completes vehicle registration tasks and issues decals and permits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Pharmacy Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Pharmacy-Technician-Career-Flyer.pdf

General:

• Accurately interpret, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and or medical supplies for pharmacist verification.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition by assuring that all stock and equipment are in assigned places and all shelves and counters are free of dust and debris in order to create optimal work areas.
• Assures drugs and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according to USP and VA guidelines, including the storage of high-risk, look a-like sound a-like, hazardous, controlled substances, corrosive chemical, flammable liquids, and refrigerated items.
• Receives, checks, rotates, and places in stock all items received from pharmacy procurement section and identifies and reconciles any discrepancies to assure correct items have been received.
• Utilizes automation dispensing equipment available to the pharmacy staff following all safety and QA procedures. Reports automation malfunctions timely the supervisor as appropriate.
• Records expiration dates in the inventory system (ie. Central Pharmacy Manager) upon receipt.
• Performs monthly inspections of assigned areas to ensure proper storage of medications and soon to be expired drugs are removed. Completes inspection reports in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to work under a variety of circumstances to maximize group productivity and quality.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives for pharmacy.
• Assists in quality improvement activities by participating in assessment and action teams that will improve service as assigned.
• Assists higher level technicians as needed.
• Completes all National, VISN, local, and Pharmacy mandatory trainings in a timely manner.
• Maintains national certification with PTCB or ExCPT.

• Accurately interpret, fills, and readies prescriptions with appropriate medications for pharmacist verification.
• Appropriately restocks controlled substances items in automated secured cabinets (i.e., Omnicell) in pharmacy or throughout medical center, as assigned.
• Documents all controlled substance related transactions as indicated by VA and DEA guidelines.
• Assures that inventory counts are correct at the time of restocking.
• Ensures that proper handoff occurs when receiving or delivering controlled substances, always assuring that these medications are never left unsecured.
• Reports unresolvable discrepancies to immediate area supervisor for resolution. Assist in investigating, witnessing, and resolving discrepancies.
• Complies with all laws, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures applying to the dispensing, storage, transfer, inventory, and accountability of controlled substances.

• Using aseptic technique, compounds both complicated and uncomplicated parenteral admixtures in the form of large volume, small volume, infusion syringe or another modality as required.
• Prepares sterile ophthalmic preparations and other complex sterile pharmaceuticals such as total parenteral nutrition and cardioplegia solutions.
• Correctly interprets orders, selects, and measures appropriate ingredients, mixes ingredients in an aseptic and effective manner, inspects the final product for accuracy, suitability, and elegance, labels the product, maintains records of the manufacturing process, and supplies the product for delivery.
• Understands specific handling considerations for storage, distribution, and disposal of medications in accordance with local GEMS coordinators.
• Receives hazardous IV chemotherapy inventory stock according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines placing in proper storage areas, rotating stock on shelves, and removing/replacing outdated items.

• Performs review of medications prepared by another pharmacy employee to be dispensed to hospital areas.
• Inventories and replenishes emergency trays, bags, and kits.
• Operates and maintains automated dispensing unit dose systems (i.e. overwrap system, syringe labeler, Yuyama packager).
• Inspects packaged items for accuracy and suitability before submitting for final check, prior to distribution to hospital areas.
• Assures repackaged dosage forms are labeled according

• Prescription Assembly
• Window Pick-Up
• Mail Packaging

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate delivery of care based on age specific components.
• Assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and creating innovative process improvement initiatives.
• Responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
• Equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
• Contribute to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards as well as directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP)..
• Align nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution.
• Promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.
• Partner with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.
• Support colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.
• Share educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
• Question clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care.
• Participate in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized