Total 8 job vacancies by Veterans Health Administration

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

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

The Pharmacy Technician provides support to all pharmacy operations in a variety of settings. This includes patient care activities in the main outpatient dispensing pharmacy, phone center, outpatient clinic, administration area, or to other area as assigned by the supervisor.

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• 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 supply item.
• Dispenses medications and sterile products following all regulations, policies, and procedures for safe medication distribution.
• Uses Automatic Dispensing machines (ADM) to batch and label medications. Ensure ScriptTalk labels are batched if needed. Understands when to use other prescription labels with computer outages.
• Able to use the current facility phone system.
• Maintains appropriate phone etiquette and professionalism.
• Able to work independently in phone centers locations.
• Accurately collects and clarifies patient information.
• Capable of synthesizing patient information to identify basic therapeutic, distributive, or medication related problems.
• Understands when to alert pharmacists for problems.
• Communicates information accurately u the electronic health record or other formats.
• Completes calls and as needed follow up in a timely manner.
• Seeks opportunity to support pharmacy operations when phone volume low.
• 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 yo transport mail containers to pick up destinations, restock supplies, lift mail bags or containers.
• Assisted 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.
• Maintains accountability for tour of duty.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
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)
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 #: FS 54951
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $61,690 Per Year (GS 7)

Major duties include:

• Provides direct supervision of ten Health Administrative Specialists on Duty (HOD), and 1 Lead HOD
• Exercises the Medical Center Director's prerogative in medical administrative matters and issues that may arise during off tour hour
• Maintains continuity of functions and provides full medical administrative support during other than normal tours of duty to clinical and administrative medical center staff
• Provides technical guidance necessary to meet procedural, legal, and administrative requirements relating to the care and treatment of patients to achieve optimum use of available resources
• Administers programs concerning matters of equal opportunity, merit promotion, labor management relations, and position management
• Serves on multiple committees and performance improvement teams as assigned by senior management
• Initiates and develops contacts within the VA system such as the Health Eligibility Center, Consolidated Patient Account Center (CPAC), VA Regional Office, Office of Community Care, Veterans Transportation Program Office, as well as outside Veteran organizations, state & local government agencies, community organizations, and vendors to facilitate HAS programs, goals, and objectives
• Conducts all phases of management of program activities, evaluates results, and initiates changes as needed

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with the potential for rotating shifts up to 12 hours (work hours may be further discussed during the interview)
Telework, Ad Hoc: Ad Hoc telework occurs on an occasional, non-routine basis- for example, inclement weather or telework that occurs to complete short-term special assignments or to accommodate special circumstances even though the telework arrangement may occur continuously for a limited and specific period of time. VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Medical Management Specialist/PD208950
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Starting at $72,553 Per Year (GS 11)

VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ

Duties include but are not limited to:

GS-5 Duties

1. Serves as an entry-level basic trainee Prosthetic Representative performing a variety of technical, administrative, and analytical-related prosthetic-related assignments. Works closely with supervisor and PSAS senior-level staff to receive advice and guidance, on a full range of all prosthetic and sensory aids, developmental assignments, projects and activities.

2. Procures materials, supplies, and equipment; familiar with inventory stock and works collaboratively with Supply Chain to provide oversight of prosthetic service inventories; and refers veterans to proper clinical area for evaluation with guidance for Supervisor and Senior Staff.

3. Gains PSAS program exposure that is designed to build upon the basic trainee knowledge, skills, and abilities while receiving detailed training and instruction. Receives formal and informal on-the-job training and exposure to the full range of Prosthetic Representative duties.

4. Receives comprehensive oversight, guidance, advice, and leadership on various administrative and PSAS-related developmental subjects and responsibilities. These may involve areas such as home medical equipment, rehabilitation, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics. The topics covered include statistics, data analysis, budgeting, contracting, procurement, inventory management, and human resources, among other areas.

GS-7 Duties

1. Works closely with senior PSAS staff to draft and develop local organizational policies and procedures consistent with national policies and procedures.

2. Completes advance trainee contracting and procurement assignments working closely with supervisors and/or senior Prosthetic Representatives to prepare and authorize purchase orders for a wide variety of prosthetic and orthotic devices.

3. Ensures requests for items or services are complete and received under established timeframes. Confers with contractors, vendors, and other health care workers regularly regarding procurement needs, referring to senior staff for guidance as needed.

4. Monitors contracts for compliance with statement of work; and receives, analyzes, and completes requests for prosthetic equipment and services.

GS-9 Duties

1. Provides training, advice, and guidance related to statistics, data analysis, budgeting, contracting, procurement, inventory management, human resources, etc.

2. Completes contracting and procurement assignments to prepare and authorize purchase orders for a wide variety of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Works in collaboration with supervisors to oversee the operation of the Prosthetic, Orthotic, and Optical Laboratories.

3. Keeps abreast of current issues in the healthcare industry and technological advancements.

4. Monitors and analyzes PSAS compliance reports, Delayed Order Reports, aged credit card transactions, compliance metrics, and scorecards. Develop tools that monitor VHA's quality assurance program. Analyze and interpret data for trends and provide guidance to improve quality assurance, policies, and procedures.

GS-11 Duties

1. Serves as a Prosthetic Representative completing a variety of prosthetic and sensory aids assignments, projects, and activities independently to meet PSAS long and short term program goals. Performs technical, administrative, and analytical prosthetic-related assignments for the PSAS.

2. Serves as a VHA and PSAS representative on local and national committees, workgroups, and teams to address a variety of PSAS issues, initiatives, and projects. Keeps the PSAS senior staff aware of outcomes and recommendations to enhance the program.

3. Drafts develops and implements new local organizational policies, directives, and procedures that are consistent with national policies, procedures, and programs. Provides documents to the supervisor for final approval after incumbent submits final review, comments, and recommendations.

4. Provides oversight and management of contracts. Monitors contracts for compliance with the statement of of work; and receives, analyzes, and completes requests for prosthetic equipment and services. Keeps the supervisor well informed of procurement or contract issues as they arise.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: GS-5-56132F, GS-7-56134F, GS-9-56135F, GS-11-56135F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $39,576 Per Year (GS 00-11)

The incumbent is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and update of Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) monitoring systems in support of all divisions of the VAMC; for providers in full-time, part-time, temporary, intermittent, contract, without compensation (WOC) and fee basis appointments in accordance with VHA C&P directives, handbooks and policies; Joint Commission (TJC) Standards; and State and Federal Regulations. The incumbent applies analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of key program processes and makes recommendations to leadership for improving policies, processes and procedures. This position is supervised by the C&P Manager.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assesses the effectiveness, efficiency and compliance of key program processes.
• Conducts analytical assessments of program processes and procedures.
• Analysis of clinical evaluation plans to assure they meet standards.
• Conducts analytical reviews maintenance and data tracking on key processes related to the Credentialing and Privileging program.
• Applies analytical skills in understanding the data, noting key issues, and making data driven decisions that impact key areas of the C&P Program.
• Manages special projects for new program initiatives and requirements and for process improvements and changes.
• Identifies issues and recommends corrective actions to supervisor, organizational leaders, or administrative support personnel, as appropriate, and estimates compliance timelines for resolution.
• Makes adaptations or recommendations to larger internal processes/policy changes to supervisor.
• Primary consultant to the supervisor for the development and implementation of program operations that have a direct impact on data management and process improvements.
• Manages special projects for new program initiatives and requirements and for process improvements and changes.
• Consults with medical care providers on plans to ensure all required information is supplied.
• Assesses internal/external communication to identify substantive issues in meeting program requirements.
• Provides technical guidance and supports program leadership by conducting and analyzing healthcare provider industry studies.
• Track program data from beginning to end for compliance purposes.
• Implements tracking and monitoring systems for action indicated by the Credential Committee.
• Manages data collection and reporting outcomes.
• Applies technical skills to extract and analyze large datasets in a variety of formats (i.e. Access, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Determines baselines for complex assessments and determines which issues require tracking and further analysis.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Preferred Experience: 1 year of credentialing experience to include reviewing FPPE/OPPE performance evaluations preferred. At least one year experience with MS Office, one year experience with database management.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (subject to change based on agency needs)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Credentialing & Privileging Analyst)/PD99622-S and PD99877-S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 7-9)

The incumbent ensures compliance with VHA policies, directives, memos and notices of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, recommendations by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) and other internal or external auditors and reviewers as appropriate. The incumbent is responsible for collecting relevant data and making informed decisions to ensure qualified health care professionals are providing appropriate care in appropriate settings.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing as the subject matter expert (SME) to Licensed Independent Providers (LIPs) and Service Chiefs regarding routine and complex matters related to C&P.
• Assisting the C&P Manager/Analyst in developing short- and long-term goals necessary to accomplish the mission of the C&P program.
• Assisting the C&P Manager/Analyst in drafting local credentialing processes and Medical Staff Bylaws in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Receiving and reviewing VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Informing the C&P Manager/Analyst of trends identified, audit results and identified problems that may affect a provider's privilege status.
• Providing guidance and instruction to hospital staff in completing the required documentation of establishing privileges for LIPs.
• 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.
• Serving as technical advisor to the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff (ECMS) and if applicable the Credentials Committee.
• Developing and providing routine and special reports as requested by the C&P Manager/Analyst.
• Establishing and maintains a variety of files and records pertaining to the C&P process.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Preferred Experience: Nursing Credentialing and VETPRO experience preferred. Experienced with primary source verifications to include Education, Training, Licensure, and Board Certification.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (subject to change based on agency needs)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Credentialing & Privileging Specialist)/PD99620-S and PD99876-S
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized

Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 7-9)

Duties may include but no limited to:

• Receives and interprets requests or instructions for procedures from the physical therapists or physician. Plans and implements therapy for patients under the close and sometimes direct supervision of a physical therapist.
• Completes a chart review and obtain a subjective history.
• Administers therapy to patients incorporating accepted modalities and treatment standards per the American Physical Therapy Association (PTA) under the close and sometimes direct supervision of a physical therapist.
• Demonstrates familiarity and basic competencies in all clinical modalities, exercise and functional activities to enhance patient independence.
• Communicates with treating physical therapist to allow for development and modification of treatment plans. Persuades and motivates veterans and family members to participate in treatment plan and comply with indicated regimens and post-discharge activities. Interacts with the patient and family goals for treatment under the close and sometimes direct supervision of a physical therapist.
• Fits, adjusts, and instructs patients in the use of orthoses, prostheses, and mobility appliances. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn activities of daily living and improve functional activities.
• Prepares and presents written and oral reports for the physical therapist and fellow healthcare professionals concerned with the patient's care as needed. Participates in family and multidisciplinary team meetings to identify patient's needs, reports on patient's goals and progress and to assist in planning patient's treatment program.
• Maintains a safe work environment to include non-technical maintenance of equipment, safety checks cleaning, stocking, etc. Develops safe work habits to prevent injury to patients, co-workers, and self. Reports to Supervisory Physical Therapist the need for equipment or items necessary for patient treatment.
• Maintains a high level of competence through participation in continuing education programs, clinical in-services, and on-line training.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, weekend and holiday work is expected.
Telework: Yes, at supervisor's discretion
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $54,292 Per Year (GS 8)

Total Rewards: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

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

All duties of the Clinical Pharmacy Technician will be performed under the direct supervision of the assigned CPP/CP. All clinical decision making will first be reviewed by the CPP/CP. All assigned clinical activities and function shall be completed in accordance with approved clinical pharmacy protocols or procedures: Assigned activities include but not limited to:

A. Anticoagulation Clinic Support:
1. Performs medication reconciliation to include reviewing medication history, changes (including herbals, dietary supplements, and over-the-counter medications), adherence, and complications of therapy and report findings to CPP/CP.
2. Obtains and assess information on compliance, medication dosages, medication changes, alcohol consumption, smoking, bleeding symptoms, dietary habits, and general state of health. The information obtained will then be communicated to the CPS/CP.
3. Assess patient compliance and attains renewals for Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs).
4. Routinely monitors laboratory data as appropriate (to include, but not limited to CBC, UA, Creatinine, INR, A1C, CMP, FLP) and assist with scheduling future lab orders and follow up appointments.
5. Prints daily schedules and "no shows/lost to follow up" reports. Review both reports and patients' electronic health record (EHR) to identify which patients have and have not been followed up within the last 60 days.
6. Telephone support involves appointment reminders, rescheduling patients who have missed appointments, phone interviews of patients who have obtained INRs from outside labs, and triaging incoming phone calls from patients, their family members or other health providers.
7. Completes electronic progress notes, reviews all encounters daily, and notify CPP for completion.

B. Medication Management:
1. Interviews patients, family members and/or caregivers, to develop an accurate list of medications, drug strengths, dosages, routes, and instructions the patient has been taking.
2. Obtains relevant patient information from patient interviews, assisted living facilities (ALF's), and nursing homes using joint legacy viewer (JLV) with our department of defense (DOD) partners.
3. Compares the compiled list with the active medication profile in the computerized medical record of the patient.
4. Documents the compiled list in the electronic health record, noting any discrepancies or omissions within 24 hours of patient encounter.
5. Updates and clarifies allergy information in patient's records in an electronic health record (EHR)
6. Improves medication safety by collecting up-to-date and prior-to admission medication lists for patients admitted to the hospital.

C. Hospital Discharges:
1. Assists with reviewing the provider discharge medication reconciliation note and notifies the pharmacist of discrepancies that need to be addressed with the provider.
2. Prepares Pharmacy Home Medication List after discharge medications have been processed by the Pharmacist and makes an addendum to the Provider's note stating the medication changes that occurred at the time of discharge.
3. Prepares discharge medications for prescription/order (s) are reviewed by a pharmacist for therapeutic propriety, reviews orders for technical accuracy and converts the order, if necessary, so that the item dispensed corresponds to the drug and dose ordered.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. May be required to work weekends and holidays during periods of staffing shortages if needed. Tour of duty is subject to change based on agency's need.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
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)
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 #: 55862F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $63,197 Per Year (GS 8)

VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY

Assigned Duties may include:

• Responsible for the examination and treatment of Veterans referred to the Pain Management Department.
• Designs, conducts, and evaluates education, experiences within specialty content area for staff members and seeks educational opportunities to enhance the Pain Management Department, PIMS, and the Medical Center.
• Establishes and maintains contact with other key staff involved in Veteran care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis at the CBOC and Medical Center level.
• Represents Pain Management and PIMS at various clinical and administrative meetings at the discretion of the Section Chief, Pain Management department.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 58131F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN7HREDRP@va.gov, , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12)