Total 135 workforce administration job vacancies in Health / Beauty / Fitness category in West Palm Beach, Florida

Major Duties may Include:

• The incumbent performs key duties in the areas of program management analysis, administration, supervision and coordination in support of the various units under the Patient Administration Section (PAS), including Eligibility, Enrollment, Compensation & Pension, Emergency Room Administration, decedent affairs, fugitive - felon, as well as after-hours administrative operations performed by the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) as well as to the lower lead positions.
• The incumbent provides a high level of administrative support to the Business Office, upper management and clinical services. The primary supervisory function of this position is to provide leadership in a wide variety of activities relating to enrollment, eligibility, compensation and pension, as well as emergent and after hours administrative operations and to provide support to the section's lead positions.
• The incumbent has full responsibility for organizing, planning, directing and controlling all the programs aligned under PSS, and directly supervises several Program Support Assistants and AODs.
• Sets priorities and assigns work to be accomplished to meet these priorities.
• The incumbent assures staff capabilities through recruiting, continuing short and long-term training, and staff participation in meetings and seminars. The incumbent is responsible for the application and the implementation of EEO requirements and EEO.
• Keeps informed of, supports, and communicates to employees EEO policies, plans, and programs. Seeks out and utilizes available resources, including appropriate personnel generalists, EEO specialists, and training resources in conducting these responsibilities. Incumbent will be appraised on the effectiveness of his/her EEO performance.
• Incumbent is responsible for all the enrollment programs to include administrative processes, health benefits eligibility determination, and all aspects of the health benefits administration as outlined by the Health Eligibility Center (HEC).
• Serves as the system-wide technical expert and Program Manager for all enrollment and eligibility activities for the HWWVAMC. This includes both overseeing and performing technical activities with screening, processing and assisting Veterans, non-Veterans, and other beneficiaries seeking all varieties of health and other VA benefits. As the Enrollment Program Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for developing program materials, i.e. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), station policy, and relaying content to appropriate staff throughout the VAMC.
• Responsible for completing routine and special reports, i.e. Catastrophically Disabled, Inconsistency Data Elements, Military Service Data Inconsistencies, etc. required by local management and VACO regarding Veterans.
• This position requires coordinating and integrating the functions of several organizational segments. Contacts with all sections of the Business Office and other services in the VAMC, both clinical and administrative, are required with emphasis on the medical staff and Business Office. Because the work is part of a group section, it is imperative that the incumbent have a cooperative attitude in carrying out the duties as related to other employees and can communicate with staff members at all levels, from highly trained professionals such as physicians and nurses, to clerical support personnel who have not had experience or skill in enrollment and eligibility processes.

Customer Service

• Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public
• Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery

• Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover
• Passes instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently
• Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably
• Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions
• Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols
• Assists in routine general dental procedures using concepts of four-handed dentistry
• Assists in specialized dental procedures, such as oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, implant placement and restoration
• Maintains both routine and specialty dental equipment per manufacturer instructions and dental service standards

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

• Proficient and demonstrate competency and the ability to set up and/or reprocess Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) for all equipment, as applicable.
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning operatories
• Disinfects oral appliances to prevent cross contamination
• Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPD for sterilization
• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for Reusable Medical Equipment
• Works closely with SPD to ensure availability of instruments so that clinical care is not delayed
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images

• Assists in filling gaps in the doctor's schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments
• Initiates computerized progress note
• Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records

• 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 Joint Commission requirements
• Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress

• Complies with Employee Education requirements
• Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions

• Pours impressions and prepares study models
• Makes final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims
• Fabricates athletic mouth guards and fluoride trays
• Performs other dental laboratory functions as time and skill levels allow

• Monitors patient vital signs (BP, pulse, pulse oximeter} and condition during invasive treatment and during recovery period following procedure
• Applies topical anesthetic at the injection site
• Applies topical fluoride
• Makes impressions for diagnostic casts and preliminary impressions for prosthetic fabrication
• Removes plaque and soft debris from removable prostheses
• Provides patient preventative education and oral hygiene instruction
• Provides post-operative and other appropriate patient education

Major Duties include but not limited to:

• Directs and organizes patient flow in assigned area
• Maintains unit schedule
• Grants leave for staff
• Coordinates the provision of care
• Assists staff to fulfill performance expectations
• Leads interdisciplinary problem solving at the area and /or program level
• Mentors less experienced nurses, other RNs in expanded roles, and/or students
• Ensures that, within the scope of duties, confidential information is at all times safeguarded.

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

As a Licensed Independent Provider, the Nurse Practitioner practices autonomously and in coordination with health care professionals and other individuals. The incumbent provides a wide range of health care services, including the diagnosis and management of acute, chronic, and complex health problems; health promotion; disease prevention; health education; and counseling to individuals, families, groups and communities. Must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing high-quality care, increasing access & improving outcomes for Veterans.
• Obtaining and evaluating medical histories; performing physical examinations; performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures; and ordering laboratory studies, radiographs, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations.
• Making arrangements for further care if appropriate (e.g., by entering consults) and serving as a consultant to other providers.
• Working collaboratively with all levels of staff including trainees (e.g., medical students, NP/RN students, PA students, interns, residents, etc.) and a multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced educational, and collegial environment.
• Developing and implementing evidence based nursing protocols and organizing educational activities targeted toward staff training and development.
• Assessing, diagnosing, monitoring, promoting health and protection from disease, and managing the full range of various actual or potential psychiatric-mental health conditions, illnesses, disorders, including substance use disorders, and injuries of patients presenting to the Psychiatry Service.
• Facilitating admissions of Psychiatry Service patients to the hospital using established processes; directly admit to MHSL Residential Treatment Programs, order VA specialty consults, and initiate requests for non-VA care.
• Ordering and/or performing appropriate Psychiatry Service focused and related laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic tests, and integrating the results into clinical decision making.
• Providing Psychiatry Service focused and related counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Managing acute and chronic Psychiatry Service-related conditions, with focus on health promotion, protection, and preservation, disease prevention, risk reduction, behavior modification, and patient education and counseling.
• Prescribing, ordering, and administering formulary drugs in accordance with VA regulations, guidelines of the federal Controlled Substances Act, and state of licensure laws and regulations.
• Conducting individual, group, and family therapy, performing crisis intervention services, emergency psychiatric evaluations, and initiating/implementing involuntary inpatient hospitalization procedures; order consults and placements for continued mental health (MH) and substance use disorders (SUD) specialty residential care; order consults and assessments for participation in MH and SUD programs.

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The incumbent serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for more difficult, complex, or unique tests requiring special knowledge. Examples include, but are not limited to, Flow cytometry (i.e. T-cell enumeration, leukemia/lymphoma panel), bone marrow examination and molecular/DNA/genetic knowledge. Advises on various aspects of specialized testing; including appropriateness taking into consideration clinical context. The technical specialist in Flow Cytometry often works independently and is given freedom of action under the general guidance of a pathologist or other laboratory practitioner.

Carries out all of the testing responsibilities of the GS-9 medical technologist but has higher levels of professional responsibilities and expertise. These assignments require specialized training and experience. Employee must be knowledgeable in the principles of fluidics and immunofluorescence that form the basis of flow cytometry. Incumbent has experience performing T-cell enumeration and leukemia lymphoma panel and familiar with 4 to 8 color flow cytometry assays in sample prep, acquisition and analysis. Incumbent has advanced knowledge of specialized and complex subject matter extending beyond the duties of test performance. They have wide latitude for exercising independent judgment. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.

Some of the position duties/tasks:

• Serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for markedly difficult, complex, unique, and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge including, but not limited to, molecular/DNA testing, bone marrow examination, genetic testing, and flow cytometry.
• Processes and stains peripheral blood and bone marrow specimens for Flow Cytometry.
• Evaluate patient samples for Leukemia/Lymphoma immunophenotyping and T-cell subsets.
• Performs calibrations, quality control, and maintenance procedures on all equipment in the Flow Cytometry Lab. - Prepares and manages all reagent and antibody inventory; order supplies as needed.
• Conducts studies and recommends changes to correct deficiencies and improve the Flow Cytometry area. Recommends new/replacement instrumentation.
• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlates quantitative and qualitative laboratory results with clinical data (i.e. history, medications) to corroborate results.
• Recognizes methodology limitations such as linearity, interference, sensitivity, and specificity and considers these when drawing conclusions about the validity of testing results.
• Assures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications.
• Assures Inventory Management.

Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to:

• Provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model.
• Work involves specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or care in the community resources.
• Recommends changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines.
• Expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model.
• Coordinates with the patient care team to review clinic utilization to ensure that clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinics, and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Develop and/or maintain effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model teams, VA medical centers, and other agencies (e.g., assist with communications during the inpatient to outpatient discharge; communicate with non-VA medical facilities; prepare correspondence to notify patients of normal lab results; manage a system for follow-up care such as consults, tests, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Duties are, but not limited to:
1. Provides direct shift supervision of all subordinate employees to ensure appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care is provided.
2. Responsible for directing and/or modifying the scheduling of staff shift assignments for routine and/or urgent respiratory and pulmonary procedures.
3. Records and maintains patient and procedures data and associated departmental records for statistical purposes.
4. Regularly monitors condition of respiratory equipment and is responsible for recommending necessary repair or replacement.
5. Evaluates effectiveness/appropriateness of clinical/diagnostic activities and staff performance and makes recommendations for improvement.
6. Teaches and evaluates techniques, procedures and equipment use.
7. Regularly (night/evening shift) monitors quality control, ensures staff compliance with physician orders, patient education, and departmental policies and procedures.
8. Monitors day-to-day functioning of equipment and equipment needs.
9. Assists with purchasing supplies and equipment, and provides input, when requested, to all major decision making and program changes.
10. Ensures that all respiratory care patient activities are properly documented in the clinical record and department workload records, and where/when necessary, coach's staff on appropriate corrective actions (monitors every shift).
11. Provides periodic workload and utilization reports (at least two/yr).
12. Initiates performance improvement action plans as directed by the Chief and follows through until completion.
13. Proactively identifies problems, recommends, and as directed, implements effective solutions in a timely manner (within in two weeks).
14. Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and provides clinical instruction to other members.
15. Keeps staff therapists informed of matters that affect them and has the authority to authorize overtime and enlist additional therapist support.
16. Assists the Assistant supervisor in preparing the 24/7 staff work schedule.
17. Makes recommendations for promotion, special advancements, reassignments, awards, and when appropriate disciplinary action of subordinate staff therapists.
18. Participates in the orientation program for new employees.
19. Provides input into the development and evaluation of patient care standards.
20. Provides respiratory care consults for requesting medical staff by performing patient care assessments.
21. Administers oxygen and other gas therapy; humidity therapy; and aerosol therapy; as specified by a physician's order.
22. Performs Bronchopulmonary Hygiene Therapy including, IPV, Cough Assist, Chest Physical Therapy (CPT) to assist broncho-pulmonary drainage and assists patients in performing hyperinflation-breathing exercises using Incentive Spirometry, EzPAP, and similar devices.
23. Monitors patient's physiological responses, i.e., vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes to therapy and documents results/evaluation in the appropriate medical record.
24. Performs arterial puncture (radial, or brachial) to obtain specimen for arterial blood gas analysis, analyzing values using the iSTAT machine or sends specimen to lab in a timely manner. May also perform STAT ECG's and provides ECG support during off-tours and when the Heart Station is closed.
25. Administers respiratory medications (e.g. bronchodilators, pentamidine, nitric oxide) and collects respiratory specimens (e.g. sputum) per doctor's order and in accordance with department policy.
26. Provides emergency airway management to include endotracheal intubations, CPR, and manual ventilation.
27. Initiates, monitors, and manages complex respiratory care devices such as mechanical ventilators, metabolic monitors, Bronchoscopy systems, CPAP/BiPAP, Sleep lab.
28. Monitor Sleep lab procedure during the sleep study physician.
29. Inspects and tests respiratory care equipment to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
30. Provides support when assigned for various pulmonary section programs, e.g.: Bronchoscopy Suite, Home Oxygen Therapy, Pulmonary Clinic, and Consult Services.
31. Performs routine trach changes, including upsizing and downsizing per physician order.
32. Provides training to patient and/or caregiver on use of home nebulizer, portable suction machines and other devices for respiratory home care.
33. Provides accurate and timely documentation of ALL procedures and therapy in the appropriate medical record, e.g. BCMA, CPRS.

Work Schedule: Monday through Sunday from 12:00 am to 8:00 am. OR 8 hour shift for 5 nights with rotating weekends.
Telework: Not available
Functional Statement #: 41637F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• The LPNs will work under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The LPN selected must have the skills, knowledge, and determination for self-direction and concentrated effort to carry out complex practical nursing care assignments with patients ranging in age from young adulthood to the most senior years.
• The PACT LPN/Float will work with the Patient Care Team (PACT) including Physician, Registered Nurse, Medical Support Assistants, and other members of the ancillary team to provide care to a panel of patients.

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient setting.
• Document care provided observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms, observing changes in patient's condition.
• Take vital signs, height and weight, and records in CPRS according to policy and procedure.
• Identify, report, and document medication errors/discrepancies, reactions and side effects immediately according to policy and procedure.
• Provide patient education for common disease processes, medications, and treatment regimes.
• Promote performance improvement initiatives, identifies problems, collects data, and supports change.
• Maintain stock levels of supplies and medications.
• Assist with treatments and procedures.
• Document appropriately.
• Assist in other areas as needed for patient care needs.
• Per VHA Directive 1177, you must possess current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), as you will provide direct clinical care to patients in this position.

Duties included but not limited to:

• Evaluating new consults to HBPC team, case management of HBPC patients and supporting the provision of care in the home to a complex population of chronically ill or severely disabled Veterans of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System.
• The role may support the provision of care by others to the HBPC population, Homemaker/Home Health Aide population.
• perform diverse nursing functions such as significant case management, coordination of patient care, physical assessment, creating care plans.
• Collaborating with HBPC team, veterans and families to create comprehensive, veteran centered SMART goals
• completing primary care clinical reminders.
• teaching in-home patient care to Medical Foster Home and family caregivers.
• drawing lab studies and providing vaccinations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Chief of Staff, Geriatrics & Extended Care, or designee.
• This position will require a great deal of driving and very significant case management duties.

As a Licensed Independent Provider, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner practices autonomously and in coordination with health care professionals and other individuals. The incumbent provides a wide range of health care services, including the diagnosis and management of acute, chronic, and complex health problems; health promotion; disease prevention; health education; and counseling to individuals, families, groups and communities. Must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing high-quality care, increasing access and improving outcomes for Veterans.
• Obtaining and evaluating medical histories; performing physical examinations; performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures; and ordering laboratory studies, radiographs, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations.
• Working collaboratively with all levels of staff including trainees (e.g., medical students, NP/RN students, PA students, interns, residents, etc.) and a multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced educational, and collegial environment.
• Developing and implementing evidence based nursing protocols and organizing educational activities targeted toward staff training and development.
• Develop appropriate medical management plan for cardiology patients under the supervision of the supervising attending physician.
• Perform procedures including EKGs, exercise stress tests.
• Consult appropriate specialty services when indicated.
• Routinely monitor anticoagulation therapies and adjust therapies as indicated within desired ranges.
• Order inpatient medications on the patient's chart to include verbal orders.
• Initiate and/or expedite requests for consultations, special tests or studies on assigned patients and keep the managing physician apprised of results and progress, to include angiographic studies.
• Provide necessary patient education and apply currently accepted preventative health care measures to our patients and/or their families.
• Start an IV and administer IV fluids and medications when indicated (including pain medications, cardiac medications, and sedatives) after conferring with the supervising physician.
• Facilitate discharge plans and write discharge summaries for assigned inpatients.

The Lead MSA serves the North Florida / South Georgia VHA in the Community Care service line. The Lead MSA performs the following duties to include, but not limited to":

• Monitors and makes work assignments
• Provides input on performance
• Resolves daily workplace issues and maintains efficient workflow
• Assuring accurate and timely scheduling of appointments.
• Providing guidance to staff members to include changes in policies and procedures.
• Distributing and balancing workload.
• Creating and maintaining employee work schedule.
• Providing on-the-job-training for new and current employees.
• Organizing the work structure of his/her assigned areas.
• Acting as liaison between MSA and staff.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Documentation of accomplishments in education, staff development, and program development.
• Demonstrated leadership, prioritization, organizational, motivational, and self-directional skills.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Fluent in use of computer and associated programs to create presentations preferred. Ability to chair and coordinate meetings.
• Excellent management and delegating skills.
• Experience working with a collaborative team on a facility wide project, preferably related to reusable medical equipment, consistently using expert clinical judgment.

The GS-9 Vascular Technologist preforms the following:
a. Patient assessments involving, verifying patient identification and the requested procedure is appropriate for the patient history and complaints. The technologist is expected to take a history and review the patient medical record in addition to assessing the patient's ability to tolerate the procedure and determining if any contraindications to the procedure exist. These skills distinguish the Vascular MIT form a technician who preforms an examination by rote. Obtaining this highly specialized set of skills required adequate training and clinical experience.
b. Performs high quality ultrasound examinations and other diagnostic modalities to analyze the data of the neck, abdomen and extremities that will assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders.
c. Technologist is responsible for performing, but not limited to, the following specialized studies, and all examinations performed in the Vascular Lab require a pertinent examination:

• i. Peripheral arterial and digital artery evaluations, requiring segmental blood pressure measurements in the arms and legs as well as blood pressure measurements using both Doppler ultrasound and plethysmography in the toes and fingers. Exercise testing requiring use of treadmill with pre and post exercise measurements.
• ii. Venous Studies- Use of ultrasound Doppler velocity detector and the color imaging device to survey peripheral in both the upper and lower extremities, recording the flow signals as required. Distinguishing between normal and abnormal venous flow patterns in response to a variety of manipulations. Evaluate for both venous obstruction and venous insufficiency.
• iii. Non-invasive cerebrovascular evaluation including the recording and interpretation of pulse wave Doppler velocity waveforms from the cervical carotid arteries. Distinguishing between the internal and external carotid flow pattern and must be aware of how these patterns are altered in disease. This study also requires the use of the color flow Doppler to obtain non-invasive images of the cervical carotid vessels in normal and disease state, interpreting the images and wave forms generated as is required.
• iv. Temporal Artery-Use of duplex ultrasound to evaluate the temporal artery, recording flow signals and measurements a required. Distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings.
• v. Abdomen duplex-Evaluating abdominal arteries with Doppler and color flow to identify abnormalities, stenosis and/or occlusions.
• vi. Non-invasive surveillance of grafts (vein and PTFE), endovascular stents (iliac, EVAR, FEVAR, renal and cerebrovascular) assess flow hemodynamics and stent contour; dialysis access pre-operatively and pre-cannulation and mesenteric/splanchnic artery evaluation. Specialized requests for preop evaluations (ie forearm flap used in mandibular reconstruction, radial artery evaluation for CABG).
• vii. Operate vascular lab equipment and assists Vascular Surgeon during procedures or surgery cases. Technologist is knowledgeable in sterile technique and procedure. Assists the vascular and general surgeons in surgery for intra-op carotid endarterectomies, bypass grafts of the lower extremities and other necessary surgical cases.

The Optometry Health Technician is a key member of the Eye Care treatment team and is responsible for assisting the Ophthalmology and Optometry staff/resident physicians in all aspects of patient care.

Duties include, but may not be limited to:

• Obtains a detailed history from each patient
• Reviews patient medical record for appropriateness of follow-up appointment
• Maintains supplies and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals needed in the exam room
• Demonstrates familiarity with routine clinic and departmental procedures and performs general clinic duties, including filing, answering phones, scheduling of appointments and patient check-in, check-out
• Performs fundus and slit lamp (external) photography
• Sets up and performs external ocular photography
• Performs visual field testing in the evaluation of patients with glaucoma, neurological disorders, retinal diseases and other ocular disorders
• Performs auto refraction and lensometer measurements
• Assists with reading patient's spectacle prescription with the lensometer
• Completes lensometry testing (a) to measure and record distance and near vision with and without glasses or contact lenses, and (b) to assess color vision.