Total 112 Junior Executive job vacancies in Spokane, Washington

• Provides administrative support to the division managers in the Office of Health Policy
• Serves as a liaison between the Office of Health Policy and other offices to assure they are continually informed of critical and confidential issues, concerns, and deadlines
• Develops study plans, conducts fact-finding, analyzes data, and prepares and presents findings and recommendations
• Coordinates across HHS agencies to further advance policy or research goals

The individual selected for this position will:

• Assist with administrative and technical supervisory functions, assign duties and evaluate performance. Develop the organizational unit’s budget and assists with the daily workload. 
• Resolve complaints and grievances as delegated by higher level supervisor. 
• Provide for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training.
• Serve as the day-to-day operational supervisor of staff and monitor compliance related to goals cited in strategic plans and operational programs for the Office Services Division.
• Provide expertise and insight into programmatic applications, including procurement of administrative supplies and equipment, printing, reproduction, property management, space management, records management, mail service, facilities and equipment maintenance, and transportation.
• Assign work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, prepare schedules for completion of work and approve leave in WEB/TA in the absence of division chief.
• Manage the workload that requires complicated administrative controls involving the purchase of supplies and equipment, inventory management, property accountability, vehicle utilization and maintenance, lease agreements for vehicles and property, parking management and responsiveness to priorities of AOC top management officials.
• Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives and analyzes program performance data to identify issues and make recommendations for improvement.
• Proposes improvements to administrative polices, office procedures, practices and correspondence consistent with the goals of the AOC Strategic Plan.
• Create new methods to enhance and streamline operations. Review and prepares reports and papers. Develop new ways to resolve problems in meeting established goals and objectives for program effectiveness. Identify issues, gather and analyze information to develop advice and guidance to resolve substantive problems impacting the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.
• Assist with training coordination for the Chief Administrative Officer, Communications and Congressional Relations organizations.
• Ensure that program materials conform to AOC brand standards, guidelines, objectivity, style, and presentation.
• Assists in Emergency Action Response Planning in the event of emergencies and or closures at the AOC.
• Write reports and communication documents related to areas of responsibility.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations to a variety of audiences within the AOC.
• Serve as alternate Records Management and PII Liaison for the CAO to develop and update file plans and procedures for paper and electronic records so that records are organized.

The Veterans Health Administration has become a national leader in developing programs and policies to protect the safety and health of its employees. The program goals are to:

• Eliminate work-related injury and illness in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
• Assure appropriate treatment, minimize disability and support return to work.
• Assure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, The Joint Commission, and professional public health practices and standards.

• Employee Occupational Health
• Safe Patient Handling and Mobility
• Workers' Compensation
• Employee Health and Well-Being
• Behavioral Threat Management & Violence Prevention

• Serve as the Employee Occupational Health Service Licensed Independent Practitioner, seeing patients for administrative exams, mandatory exams, medical surveillance, on the job injuries/illnesses, exposures or other work related health care needs.
• Consider physical exam findings, laboratory and clinical test results, and position-specific functional requirements and work environment descriptions to determine medical clearance for pre-placement and mandatory exams.
• Ensure appropriate review of laboratory and test results ordered for patients of Employee Occupational Health, as well-as timely issuance of results letters and patient counseling on exam findings and test results.
• Ensure Employee Occupational Health Service practices are consistent with VHA Directives, guidelines and medical center numbered memorandums.
• Provide clinical direction of Employee Occupational Health programs.
• Provide clinical oversight of all nursing and support staff within Employee Health Service.
• Oversee clinical and administrative activities of Employee Occupational Health Service programs (Employee Occupational Health Clinic, Employee Wellness Program, Mandatory Exam and Medical Surveillance Program, and the MGV AMC Ergonomics Program).
• Collaborate with other medical center departments and services on issues related to employee safety.
• Track and report issues related to employee exposures including blood borne pathogens, on the job illnesses and injuries, health care worker immunization status, Tb screening and medical surveillance, and other employee health and safety issues as directed by facility policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Track and report facility compliance with guidelines and directives of VHA and regulatory agencies.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for interviewing patients applying for medical benefits. Applications may be received in person, by telephone, by mail, on-line or referral from another VA. Incumbent is responsible for entering demographic, insurance, and income information into the VistA system. This information serves as a base for determining entitlement to medical care as well as bill preparation and collections on all billable episodes of inpatient and outpatient care. Accurate and complete data collection is essential to proper processing of third party collection requirements as mandated by law.
• Verifies eligibility/entitlement for benefits of all applicants using various methods including income assessments, military discharge documents, computer hospital inquiry (HINQ) and other means, such as communications with VA Regional Office or VA Records Processing Centers. The process of verifying eligibility is complicated and criteria differ for each type of benefit applied for. Incumbent advises the veterans of their entitlement to various medical benefits and discusses co-payment requirements of veterans in discretionary categories. Extreme tact and diplomacy is required to explain complicated laws in this area.
• Functions as the single administrative contact for a client during any one visit to the VA Walla Walla. Incumbent is the initial contact point for Veteran accessing the VA system for the first time, or re-accessing the system after an absence from VA Care. The incumbent receives, determines needs, entitlements, and coordinates a client's visit from arrival to departure, ensuring all administrative and clinical details have been completed before an applicant leaves the facility. When necessary, the incumbent will make telephonic contacts with the client to follow-up and complete details from a previous visit.
• Greets and receives applicants and determines his/her status in the VA system. In the case of a new patient, the incumbent must determine eligibility based on the correct application of current regulations, directives and CBO guidance governing entitlement to medical benefits. This also includes reviewing all available documentation and data bases, such as, HINQ, DD-214, VIS, etc.
• Advises the veteran of his/her eligibility status and enrollment Priority Group for VA health care, explaining his/her billing co-payment status, including how his/her private insurance may affect his/her VA billing co-payments. The incumbent also will advise the veteran if he/she is determined to be ineligible of their appeals rights and procedures in writing and assist them to submit a notice of disagreement.

• Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth.
• Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
• Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
• Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Utilizing glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for Veterans and referring deviations to appropriate health care staff

Providing direct care for complex Veterans

Making observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc., and taking action accordingly within the NAs assigned role

Documenting care given, observations, and responses on appropriate tools or forms

Responding appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel

Administering complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning

Monitoring and documenting patient intake and output, and reporting deviations timely and accurately

Performing nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the Veteran for procedures such as: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, and application of braces and prosthetic devices

Working on small group activities with Veterans/residents according to the individual treatment plan

Recognizing the residents' autonomy and promoting independence by means of respect limit setting and individualized treatment

Actively participating in Treatment Planning Meetings

Utilizing equipment to promote Veteran self-care, such as: lift equipment hydro sound tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System

Verbally providing patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the Veteran/resident plan of care and participating in treatment team meetings for resident care planning

Entering information about the residents' condition in the chart utilizing appropriate formats

Participating in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment for Veteran care

Removing defective equipment reporting hazards, observing safety regulations, contributing to infection control, and utilizing proper aseptic technique in performance of duties

Serving as the unit safe patient handling liaison

Serving as preceptor and mentor to other NAs

Orienting members of the health care team to the units as appropriate

Functioning as a member of the Unit Based Council (UBCJ

Managing disruptive patient behavior and appropriately Intervening and requesting assistance from other health care members

Appropriately initiating basic life support and taking appropriate action

Work Schedule: 6:00pm-6:30am OR 6:00am-6:30pm &, Rotating Weekends
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorize

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Utilizing glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for Veterans and referring deviations to appropriate health care staff

Providing direct care for complex Veterans

Making observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc., and taking action accordingly within the NAs assigned role

Documenting care given, observations, and responses on appropriate tools or forms

Responding appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel

Administering complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning

Monitoring and documenting patient intake and output, and reporting deviations timely and accurately

Performing nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the Veteran for procedures such as: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, and application of braces and prosthetic devices

Working on small group activities with Veterans/residents according to the individual treatment plan

Recognizing the residents' autonomy and promoting independence by means of respect limit setting and individualized treatment

Actively participating in Treatment Planning Meetings

Utilizing equipment to promote Veteran self-care, such as: lift equipment hydro sound tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System

Verbally providing patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the Veteran/resident plan of care and participating in treatment team meetings for resident care planning

Entering information about the residents' condition in the chart utilizing appropriate formats

Participating in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment for Veteran care

Removing defective equipment reporting hazards, observing safety regulations, contributing to infection control, and utilizing proper aseptic technique in performance of duties

Serving as the unit safe patient handling liaison

Serving as preceptor and mentor to other NAs

Orienting members of the health care team to the units as appropriate

Functioning as a member of the Unit Based Council (UBCJ

Managing disruptive patient behavior and appropriately Intervening and requesting assistance from other health care members

Appropriately initiating basic life support and taking appropriate action

Work Schedule: 6:00pm-6:30am Or 6:00am-6:30pm &, Rotating Weekends
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorize

• Apply a practical knowledge of youth recreational activities and skills in the use of various types of recreation equipment. Instruct children/youth on proper use of variety of equipment. Issues/receives recreational equipment.
• Identifies age-appropriate equipment for procurement, selects vendor, and purchases gear/equipment as needed. Maintain hand receipts and collects all inventoried items. Inspects supplies and equipment for damage.
• Ensures sufficient supplies are on hand and equipment in good condition. Assists in setting up sports events and may assist in athletic programs as needed. Maintains an effective safety and accident prevention program.
• Conducts daily safety and maintenance checks of facilities, grounds, and outdoor recreation areas. Recommends purchase of equipment required to maintain proper facility safety compliance.
• Operates various types of equipment for athletic field maintenance (lawn mowers, tractors with attachments, edging and pruning tools, trimmers, rakes, etc. Applies fertilizer, seed, and herbicides. Collects and empties trash containers.

WHO IS THE OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL, FINANCE & MANAGEMENT (HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION)? The Associate Chief Counsel (Finance & Management) supports the administrative, financial, and managerial programs of the Office of Chief Counsel and provides advice to the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel on all management matters for the organization nationwide. The Human Resources Division is within the ACC (F&M) and is committed to excellent customer service and to fairly and equitably identify and employ innovative recruitment, retention, and professional development programs and services in the areas of staffing, classification, payroll, and benefits.

As a Human Resources Assistant (Office Automation) in the Payroll, Processing & Benefits Branch, you will:

• Compute or assist employee/supervisors in completing paperwork associated with employee benefits.
• Process claims forms or applications for health benefits, life insurance and thrift savings plan.
• Counsel employees and managers/supervisors on employee benefits and employee groups when changes occur in the status of entitlements.
• Assist with conducting orientation and training sessions for new employees on all aspects of employee benefits (health insurance and life insurance;
• Use personnel computer, word processing and/or other office automation equipment and various software programs to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve and print a variety of documents; produce correspondence, memoranda, directives, forms reports; create or maintain spreadsheets or databases, etc.

• In a patron usage facility, circulates among patrons to assure service is satisfactory; receives and resolves customer complaints; provides information and general instructions on the use of equipment, facilities and machinery.
• Required to perform Lifeguard duties, responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons using the swimming pool. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required. Ensures that safety rules are followed.
• Assists in maintaining pool and area clean and free from any hazards. Provides information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures. Maintains daily logs and records as required.
• Plans, conducts, publicize and arrange support for special events, social activities, tournaments and related functions. May provide work guidance to other staff.
• Assists patrons in use of the facility by checking out equipment, providing safety instruction, demonstrating new equipment, teaching classes, etc.

• Assist homeless and formerly homeless Veterans with their psycho-social needs, identify problems, inform them of VA services or benefits available, provide supportive counseling, refer them to appropriate programs and resources, and when needed, assist them in linking up with a Social Worker or housing program that can be of most assistance.
• Provide direct interventions to Veterans within their home and/or in community settings.
• Educate, provide guidance, and assists Veterans and family members with completing Advance Directives (Living Will/Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care), housing documentation, and will provide guidance to patients regarding these documents.
• Screen all Veterans coming into the office to determine needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain an up-to-date file on resources provided by community providers.
• Provide administrative support for program, multi-disciplinary team, and participate in events throughout the regions such as homeless Stand Down events.
• Perform a wide range of functions involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of the full range of services (functions) provided within the program while utilizing various computer software applications.
• Ensure accurate and timely balances are maintained on fund control points.
• Participates in program planning and development, making recommendations for program policies and procedures.
• Will be expected to perform a large part of their work in community settings.

Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

Chair side Assisting

• Responds to basic medical emergencies.
• Measures and records vital signs.
• Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover.
• Charts existing restorations and conditions.
• Selects shades for fixed and removable prosthesis.
• Provides chair side assistance, fully anticipating dentist's needs for various instruments, materials and services.
• Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably.
• Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions.

• Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed.
• Exposes both standard and specialty dental imaging (i.e., TMJ, cone beam) in digital formats.
• Modifies settings to achieve the images as requested by provider.
• Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized.
• Imaging requests are accomplished within the desired time frame.

• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning dental operatories.
• Disinfects oral appliances to prevent cross contamination.
• Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPS for sterilization.
• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for Reusable Medical Equipment.
• Instruments are properly pre-treated for pick-up by SPS personnel.
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images.

• Assists in filling gaps in the dentist's schedule due cancellations and failed appointments.
• Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records.
• Assist with entering Return to Clinic Orders.

• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information.
• Follows computer security regulations.

• Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position).
• Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients.
• Participates in patient identification and time out per JCAHO requirements.
• Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress.
• Monitors patient (BP, pulse) , and condition during invasive procedures and during recovery period following procedure.

• Complies with Employee Education requirements.
• Maintains BLS certification that includes operation of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) per Medical Center Policy.

• Takes preliminary impressions for study models.
• Pours impressions and prepares study models.
• Makes final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims.
• Performs other dental laboratory functions as time and skill levels allow.

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-07. At the lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.

• Answers general questions regarding completion of retirement application forms.
• Counsels employees to ensure that they have all pertinent information before they make employee retirement-related decisions.
• Performs document searches and related administrative work as needed to ensure completeness of personnel records.
• Prepares reports, receives and processes documents in accordance with established procedures.
• Composes flyers from information provided by OPM and/or VA OHRM.

Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

Chair side Assisting

• Responds to basic medical emergencies.
• Measures and records vital signs.
• Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover.
• Charts existing restorations and conditions.
• Selects shades for fixed and removable prosthesis.
• Provides chair side assistance, fully anticipating dentist's needs for various instruments, materials and services.
• Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably.
• Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions.

• Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed.
• Exposes both standard and specialty dental imaging (i.e., TMJ, cone beam) in digital formats.
• Modifies settings to achieve the images as requested by provider.
• Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized.
• Imaging requests are accomplished within the desired time frame.

• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning dental operatories.
• Disinfects oral appliances to prevent cross contamination.
• Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPS for sterilization.
• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for Reusable Medical Equipment.
• Instruments are properly pre-treated for pick-up by SPS personnel.
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images.

• Assists in filling gaps in the dentist's schedule due cancellations and failed appointments.
• Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records.
• Assist with entering Return to Clinic Orders.

• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information.
• Follows computer security regulations.

• Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position).
• Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients.
• Participates in patient identification and time out per JCAHO requirements.
• Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress.
• Monitors patient (BP, pulse) , and condition during invasive procedures and during recovery period following procedure.

• Complies with Employee Education requirements.
• Maintains BLS certification that includes operation of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) per Medical Center Policy.

• Takes preliminary impressions for study models.
• Pours impressions and prepares study models.
• Makes final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims.
• Performs other dental laboratory functions as time and skill levels allow.

• You will process requests for permanent and temporary quarters.
• You will compile data for reports on housing deficiencies requiring new construction, renovation, modernization, or other corrective improvements.
• You will conduct joint tenant-management inspections of quarters to evaluate the cleanliness, maintenance, and habitability of the unit, furnishings, equipment, and facilities.
• You will conduct follow-up inspections to verify that discrepancies are corrected.
• You will provide oversight to maintenance, property management, and service contacts.