Total 287 Customer Service job vacancies in Sheppard AFB, Texas

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Medical Support Assistant: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-MSA-VA-Career-Flyer.pdf

Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm(Monday to Friday)
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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)
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: Adhoc-Available-(Employees who telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term basis, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement.) (Portion of day acceptable)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the full complement of activities within the Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS).
• Plans, organizes and executes all Group information management and personnel activities.
• Manages training programs for administration (3A1X1) and personnel (3S0X1) in accordance with established command guidelines.
• Serves as the Group point of contact and liaison with the servicing Force Support Squadron on personnel and manpower actions.
• Prepares and delivers presentations such as briefings, training sessions, and consultations with serviced Commander(s), other staff agencies and functional areas to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters and convey information.
• Participates in special studies and projects relating to planning, coordinating, and analyzing the effectiveness/efficiency of the Group CSS in meeting Air Force Administration program goals.
• Develops CSS consolidated resource plan for staff support to include budget, equipment, computers, supplies and required services.
• Exercises limited supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

- Uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Teamlet and larger Team (family/caregiver, internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing and patient -driven holistic care plan for life.
- Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's goals.
- Follows the patient's personalized health care plan as designated by the patient and Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in assessing planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating care for a designated group of patients across the continuum of care
- Triages and applies a collaborative team approach in identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care problems.
- Time management skills and excellent communication skills which enhance the nurse's ability to effectively work with others to facilitate the day-to-day mission of the clinic.
- Patients are to be triaged in a timely manner within 45 minutes of check in time and appointment is to be completed within 30 minutes.
- Provides indirect patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; serves as clinical resource expert; and functions as an educator for the team and patient.
- Functions as a systems coordinator; monitors progress and intervenes as necessary to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved within anticipated timeframes. Monitors progress along clinical pathways, analyzes variations and initiates appropriate actions.
- Is a role model in the provision of excellent customer service.
- Reviews Message Manager and assist Team to address/complete pending alerts communicated throughout tour of duty to facilitate care and address needs of the caller within 48 hours.
- Completes and documents Nursing Notes in CPRS, as applicable, in a timely manner and closes the Encounter Notes for patients not seen by a provider. Notes will be closed by the end of tour of duty daily. Areas to be addressed include: Encounters: reasons for visit-Service Connection; Primary assignment-Service connected conditions under the Diagnosis tab; Procedures, ACSC conditions, etc.
- Completes all clinical reminders that may be completed by the RN or LVN prior to the due date.
- Provides Care Management to patients with Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) including reviewing the patient record, decide if the patient needs more in-depth education (formal and/or informal); nursing visits and/or telephone calls between provider visits to assist in care management. Collaborates with the High Risk Care Coordinators, Home Telehealth, social work, and/or dieticians for referrals and care management.
- Complete the Blood Glucose meter check daily, as applicable. After completing quality check, if applicable, and entering correct patient information for testing.
- Completes and documents secure messaging within 72 hours. Surrogate is identified at all times. Escalation of secure messaging must be maintained at 10% or less.

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: 8 - 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Performs Basic Life Support.
• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.
• Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.
• Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.
• Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

The Acute Critical Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner practices as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the VA mission. The Acute Critical Care CNP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.

The Acute Critical Care CNP 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 CNP 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 Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
- Orders and interprets diagnostic studies
- Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Initiates referrals/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

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 to 4:00 pm
Telework:
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Medical Support Assistant: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-MSA-VA-Career-Flyer.pdf

The Supervisory Medical Support Assistant position serves as the direct line supervisor for the Lead Medical Support Assistant(s) and all Medical Support Assistant staff and is a foundational role within the VHA Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).

The primary duties of the Supervisory Medical Support Assistant (SMSA) may include but are not limited to:

• Planning and directing programs at medical centers and/or satellite outpatient clinics and has full supervisory responsibility for supervising at least one subordinate team leader or supervisor.
• Assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; resolving complex problems to ensure patient services are met.
• Evaluating new products, equipment, and systems in order to make recommendations for improved operations.
• Assisting with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs.
• Ensuring that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by sending the documents to the appropriate department for scanning.
• Participating in the daily teamlet huddles and weekly team meetings where patient care planning and management occur.
• Utilizing knowledge of VA regulations, Systems Redesign Principles, local Medical Center Memoranda/policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Extracting and analyzing data in order to provide reports in support of performance measures to senior management.
• Providing information about VA Medical Care Cost Recovery Program to patients regarding insurance data collection and revenue collection.
• Compiling readily available data from prescribed sources; knowledge of the organization to search records, files, or electronic data banks to locate information needed, and to verify information given.
• Applying policies and procedures associated with operational activities that affect workload data.
• Providing supervisory medical administrative support to one or more outpatient clinics and is an integral member of the outpatient clinic team to effectively carry out day-to-day administrative operations of the clinic.
• Assuring accurate appointment management and the coordination of all administrative information between the professional staff and the patient.
• Assuring appointment schedules are maintained by MSA staff for one or more outpatient clinics.
• Updating and verifying demographic information, scheduling appointments, collecting insurance information, data entry, administratively managing consultation requests and the electronic waiting list, and notifying the patient of his/her scheduled appointment.
• Orienting medical staff to basic administrative policies and procedures dealing with outpatient scheduling and other administrative topic.
• Providing administrative support to Physicians, Physician's Assistants, Nurses, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Social Workers, and other administrative and professional staff throughout the Service area.
• Scheduling and coordinating appointments for diagnostic testing, and consultative appointments for many clinical services.
• Conducting individual quality assurance/process improvement checks/studies.
• Assisting staff with a variety of clerical duties in one or more outpatient clinics that provide a variety of medical services.

Major Duties (To include but not limited to):

• Leads the provision of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Improves Veteran/patient driven care by resolving experience issues such as coordination of care, timeliness or process issues, common themes of dissatisfaction, or environment of care concerns for the immediate practice setting.
• Serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, improving outcomes for the immediate practice setting.
• Leadsthe implementation of high reliability principles and I CARE valuesto increase consistency of care delivered and improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates the ability to improve the effectiveness of communications and interactions with others, to inspire their cooperation and confidence to ensure safe and effective outcomes in the current practice setting.
• Considers alternative courses of action. Respectsthe opinions, abilities, and contributions of others. Encourages individual growth and development.
• Expands knowledge base and practice evaluation through mentoring, precepting, and/or teaching to improve outcomes in the immediate practice setting.
• Takesresponsibility for personal and professional career goals. Supportsthe professional growth of others.
• Applies evidence-based practice/research resulting in improved outcomesin the immediate practice setting.
• Leads patient care improvement through monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating care outcomes in the immediate practice setting.

• Conducts interviews with loan applicants, reviews loan applications, and makes preliminary inquiries to develop factual information to assess the eligibility of applicants.
• Providing technical advice, guidance, and credit counseling to loan applicants and borrowers.
• Has delegated loan approval authority to approve loans within a specific limit.
• Applies knowledge of agency farm loan programs and eligibility requirements.
• Applies technical knowledge of farm financing and credit, financial management concepts and practices, farm operations, land use and value, production and marketing of various crops and livestock, and prices and markets in the serviced farming areas.
• This position works in a developmental capacity receiving on-the-job and classroom training in the administration of farm loan programs.
• These positions assist the Farm Loan Manager in administering farm loan programs in a USDA Service Center serving one or more Counties.
• Upon completion of training program, FLOs may be reassigned, at any time, to a different duty station if workload activity changes or vacancies occur.

• Serves as the Service Center technical authority on the Farm Loan Programs and the primary point-of-contact on all farm loan issues addressed in the counties serviced;
• Supervises and directs the work of a subordinate staff responsible for making, servicing, and liquidating loans under FSA farm loan authorities;
• Has delegated loan approval authority and performs the full range of loan specialist duties;
• Attends public meetings with various groups and associations, and performs public relations and outreach efforts in the geographic areas serviced;
• Has knowledge of the technical and administrative concepts, principles, and practices of farm loan and financial management;
• Has knowledge of farm operations, land use and value, and production and marketing of various crops and livestock.

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

GS12/13

• Identifies and analyzes key issues, develops strategies, and advises Commander and senior leadership on recommended courses of action on a broad variety of topics related to MAJCOM, NAF, FOA or DRU functions. Uses quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, knowledge of management processes and techniques to improve support systems and assigned programs.
• Serves as Project Officer for Commander directed initiatives and special interest items. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments as requested.
• Coordinates review of higher level taskings, identifies best course of action, potential problems, and recommends MAJCOM, NAF, FOA or DRU response. Performs high-level integration of analytical and time sensitive staff activities.

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Incumbent is responsible for assuring that various aspects of staffing, training, compliance, reporting, quality assurance, and budgetary initiatives are met. These activities directly affect the revenue cycle, patient access to care, hospital performance goals and objectives, as well as VHA public image. The incumbent plays an integral role in identifying and developing ways to resolve problems with the administrative and clinical staff on access, customer service, patient flow, revenue, and data validation issues. Their work also impacts processes, action plans, monitoring, and reporting. Failure to perform these duties properly could result in the Veteran not receiving the treatment to which they are entitled or priority access to care to which they are entitled. The lack of coordination provided by this employee could have a negative impact upon clinical and/or administrative functions. A large part of the duties of the incumbent is acting as a receptionist at the clinic, either face-to-face or telephonic, requiring excellent customer service skills. The work requires a high degree of judgment in responding to both employee and patient concerns and providing solutions to process problems as they affect day-to-day operations. The work is mostly sedentary and is performed in various outpatient clinic or office settings responsible for treating patients with a wide variety of medical problems. The performance of daily rounds to the assigned clinic areas is required. This may include frequent visits to off-site clinics to fill-in for or interact with the Clinical Support Section employees and clinical/administrative staff in these areas. Maybe required to work staggered shifts and/or weekend clinics in support of access to care initiatives.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
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). 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 #: 000000

The RN Care Coordinator provides care coordination for veterans who are assigned to a Geriatric Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Coordination of care and services for veterans that includes but is not limited to veterans with chronic disease, veterans with limited functional status, complex medical, psycho-social and/or mental health needs, severely-injured service members and veterans, and veterans with intensive continuing care needs that will require coordination of and referrals to various levels of care. The incumbent begins the coordination process at the time the patient is identified and works collaboratively with staff within the Patient Aligned Care Team as well as staff throughout the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility that may also be involved in his/her care, staff from other VHA facilities, Military Treatment Facilities, and referring facilities/community agencies. The RN Care Coordinator completes an assessment of functional status, acuity level, prognosis, and assesses the need for treatment services and resources. The RN Care Coordinator initiates contact with the veteran and/or caregiver to assist and ensure best clinical outcomes, quality of life, and a seamless transition between facilities and levels of care. The RN Care Coordinator monitors veteran's status and health services use while the veteran is receiving care from the PACT. The incumbent communicates and collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop and coordinate the treatment plan for veterans in the inpatient or outpatient setting.. The incumbent, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team, is responsible for coordinating performance improvement initiatives and for collecting relevant data required for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) certification and Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards. The RN Care Coordinator provides appropriate care for the veterans, taking into consideration diagnosis and physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, environmental and social support needs.

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,0800-1630
Telework: Available Ad Hoc only
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Perform basic account maintenance procedures to ensure files, logs, and reports are complete.
• Ensure adequate stock and operating supplies are maintained.
• Operate computer systems to input or correct data, and produce documents, reports, shelf labels and signs.
• Verify receipts against invoices.

Position responsibilities include:

• Perform basic account maintenance procedures to ensure files, logs, and reports are complete.
• Ensure adequate stock and operating supplies are maintained.
• Operate computer systems to input or correct data, and produce documents, reports, shelf labels and signs.
• Verify receipts against invoices.