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Duties:
This position serves as the Security Assistant for Police Service within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with a primary purpose to monitor physical security equipment and systems. Major duties and responsibilities include:

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

This position serves as the Security Assistant for Police Service within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with a primary purpose to monitor physical security equipment and systems. Major duties and responsibilities include:

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

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

Duties

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Secretary (OA)/PD11050
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts brief assessments that may include assessing high risk factors, including suicidal and homicidal ideation, acute needs for VHA or community-based services, and to determine care coordination and treatment needs of Veterans.
• Provides consultation/education to Veterans and families on VA resources (including self management tools), community resources, Advance Directives, VA benefits, and options for community care as appropriate.
• Provides care coordination (including care management or case management) to Veterans and families, as needed, throughout the continuum of care including within and across services/departments/sections to facilitate continuity of care for Veterans.
• Serves as the mental health treatment coordinator for their assigned BHIP team, thereby serving as the primary clinical resource/point-of-contact for Veterans and other team/staff members.
• Leads daily team huddles and leads treatment planning process meetings with other BHIP team members.
• Coordinates care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the Veterans on BHIP teams, including serving as an effective liaison between VA and community resources (including education and bidirectional communication) to ensure timely delivery of comprehensive and seamless mental health services.
• Provides patient, family, and caregiver education, both in individual and group formats.
• Participates in program planning and development, advising the supervisor of shifting trends with care coordination needs and caseloads and identifying the need for making recommendations on program procedures and/or policy changes based upon work experiences.
• Monitors the efficiency, effectiveness, timeliness, quality of services offered within the program area.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Negotiable- 24 hours per week
Compressed/Flexible: May be available based upon needs of the agency
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified applicants

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Yes Learn more.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Telework: Eligible. Dependent on the needs of the service, performance, and after completion of 90 days on station
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

This is a part time Psychiatrist position that is located at our Yale Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). This position is expected to work 24 hours per week for outpatient clinic support.

Major duties and responsibilities include:
Clinical Responsibilities (90-100%)

• Performs mental health assessments/psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population including, but not limited to, individuals with anxiety, trauma, mood, substance use/addiction, psychosis, grief/loss, adjustment, and attention/cognitive symptoms as well as those with suicidality and personality disorders, all in the context of psychosocial and medical comorbidities
• Provides a full range of psychodiagnostics services and therapeutic interventions including, but not limited to, diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, (including prescribing and management of buprenorphine/naloxone) placing referrals/consults as appropriate, suicide risk assessments, clinical reminders, treatment plans, crisis intervention, and overall care of individuals with psychiatric disorders
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team which may include being the informal leader of the team with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals
• Orders diagnostic tests and studies; discriminates between normal and abnormal findings; and makes appropriate management decisions
• Participates in supervision and teaching in support of the psychiatric residency program
• Ensures practice of psychiatry is consistent with TJC, CARF, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education requirements
• Completes clinical reminders, safety plans, and treatment plans
• Other duties as assigned

• May serve as BHIP team lead

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General:

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

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

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

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

• Prescription Assembly
• Window Pick-Up
• Mail Packaging

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring, for compliance and timely update, of expiration of time-limited credentials.
• Serving as subject matter expert (SME) in the field of credentialing.
• Receiving and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Managing provider applications (initial) for Non-LIPs credentialing within the VAMC.
• 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.
• Determining processes for coordination of incoming data and documents from a variety of sources.
• Analyzing and managing issues related to documents that do not meet expected requirements, regulations or guidelines such as adverse actions against licensures, certifications, and NPDB) CQ reports.
• Conducting final appointment into the VetPro database, after thoroughly researching, analyzing and validating all data, information, documents and signature authorities.
• Developing and providing routine and special reports as requested by the C&P manager/Analyst.
• Possessing a credit card and is responsible for maintaining records, reconciling monthly charge statements and verifying legitimacy of requests for NPDB Single and CQ enrollments/ renewals, licensure verification (if applicable), National Student Clearing House, Work Number and certifications (if applicable).
• Reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies with Fiscal Service.
• Performing other credentialing duties as assigned.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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

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

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

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

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
Compressed/Flexible: May be available based upon needs of the agency

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Yes Learn more.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Telework: Eligible. Dependent on the needs of the service, performance, and after completion of 90 days on station. Telework available up to two days per pay period.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Recruitment Incentive: Up to 10% authorized for highly qualified applicants

Major duties and responsibilities include:
Clinical Responsibilities (90-100%)

• Performs mental health assessments/psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population including, but not limited to, individuals with anxiety, trauma, mood, substance use/addiction, psychosis, grief/loss, adjustment, and attention/cognitive symptoms as well as those with suicidality and personality disorders, all in the context of psychosocial and medical comorbidities
• Provides a full range of psychodiagnostics services and therapeutic interventions including, but not limited to, diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, (including prescribing and management of buprenorphine/naloxone) placing referrals/consults as appropriate, suicide risk assessments, clinical reminders, treatment plans, crisis intervention, and overall care of individuals with psychiatric disorders
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team which may include being the informal leader of the team with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals
• Orders diagnostic tests and studies; discriminates between normal and abnormal findings; and makes appropriate management decisions
• Participates in supervision and teaching in support of the psychiatric residency program
• Ensures practice of psychiatry is consistent with TJC, CARF, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education requirements
• Completes clinical reminders, safety plans, and treatment plans
• Performs on call duties
• Other duties as assigned

• May serve as BHIP team lead

Duties include but not limited to

• The position leads Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned.
• The position leads three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized and sanitary condition.
• The position is guided by EMS and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations and verbal instructions from EMS Management.
• The leader communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned.
• The position coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion.
• This position sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage is cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met.
• Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met.
• This position reports progress of employees to the Supervisor and makes recommendations as necessary, on all matters to include the progress of work, any infractions of policies and procedures, and assures all safety compliance.
• As a working leader, the position also performs the full range of housekeeping duties.
• The employee may clean areas to include, but not limited to horizontal and vertical surfaces in: outpatient surgery, outpatient clinics, central sterile, clean rooms, patient areas, laboratory, pharmacy, offices, support and patient areas, isolation rooms, storage rooms, corridors, stairwells, toilet rooms, shower rooms, and all other Medical center areas as required.
• The position is required to use proper procedures in dust mopping, damp mopping, emptying waste receptacles, emptying and replacing medical waste receptacle, washing walls, cleaning light fixtures, and surfaces as necessary, refilling toilet tissue, paper towels and soap dispensers.
• The position makes beds and turns mattresses. May be required to take the lead in textile distribution and inventory management, uniform management and Patient Assistance Program; provides on-the-job training to all employees assigned.
• Identifies and recommends to the Supervisor employees that need remedial training based on observations made in the work site.
• May be required to move furniture and set up conference rooms for meetings, trainings or other events. Additionally, the position scrubs, strips, refinishes, and polishes floors by using hand operated and industrial equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties include but not limited to

• The position leads Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned.
• The position leads three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized and sanitary condition.
• The position is guided by EMS and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations and verbal instructions from EMS Management.
• The leader communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned.
• The position coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion.
• This position sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage is cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met.
• Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met.
• This position reports progress of employees to the Supervisor and makes recommendations as necessary, on all matters to include the progress of work, any infractions of policies and procedures, and assures all safety compliance.
• As a working leader, the position also performs the full range of housekeeping duties.
• The employee may clean areas to include, but not limited to horizontal and vertical surfaces in: outpatient surgery, outpatient clinics, central sterile, clean rooms, patient areas, laboratory, pharmacy, offices, support and patient areas, isolation rooms, storage rooms, corridors, stairwells, toilet rooms, shower rooms, and all other Medical center areas as required.
• The position is required to use proper procedures in dust mopping, damp mopping, emptying waste receptacles, emptying and replacing medical waste receptacle, washing walls, cleaning light fixtures, and surfaces as necessary, refilling toilet tissue, paper towels and soap dispensers.
• The position makes beds and turns mattresses. May be required to take the lead in textile distribution and inventory management, uniform management and Patient Assistance Program; provides on-the-job training to all employees assigned.
• Identifies and recommends to the Supervisor employees that need remedial training based on observations made in the work site.
• May be required to move furniture and set up conference rooms for meetings, trainings or other events. Additionally, the position scrubs, strips, refinishes, and polishes floors by using hand operated and industrial equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Duties
- Ophthalmology Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) perform functions such as technical clinical care to patients who have received care provided by Ophthalmologists for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling. The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) position at the Entry Level is trainee in nature. The entry level performs limited routine assignments under daily direct supervision. Deviations from unanticipated problems and unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor for a decision or help.
- The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) position at the Developmental Level operates and monitors commonly used equipment performing basic screening procedures. Deviations from regular procedures, unanticipated problems, complex patients and unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor for a decision or assistance. Some assignments at this level also include developmental duties involving more complex procedures performed under supervision.
- The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) Developmental Level 2 triages patient phone calls or requests; ensures exam rooms are stocked with adequate supplies; instructs patients on administration of eye drops and post-operative instructions; accurately measures, compares, and evaluates pupillary responses; administers eye drops to dilate pupils; performs basic color vision screening; performs visual field testing (using Amsler grid or automated equipment). Performs basic imaging testing such as corneal topography; external photography; performs basic ocular testing such as corneal topography, tear production with test strips, glare testing, stereo acuity, contrast sensitivity, potential acuity meter, measuring spectacles using both automated and manual lensometry and transposing cylinders. The employee assists the ophthalmologist during minor ophthalmic surgical procedures and is adept at applying sterile technique and infection control procedures. Performs autorefractor to determine spectacle prescription.
- The Full Performance Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures, assists during clinic-based surgical procedures, educates patients and legal representatives, assists with the education of medical students and residents. The Full Performance Health Technician (Ophthalmology) may perform many "direct patient care services" under the supervision of Ophthalmologists.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 92475A, 92476A, 92477A, 92478A
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Duties

- Ophthalmology Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) perform functions such as technical clinical care to patients who have received care provided by Ophthalmologists for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling. The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) position at the Entry Level is trainee in nature. The entry level performs limited routine assignments under daily direct supervision. Deviations from unanticipated problems and unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor for a decision or help.
- The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) position at the Developmental Level operates and monitors commonly used
equipment performing basic screening procedures. Deviations from regular procedures, unanticipated problems, complex patients and unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor for a decision or assistance. Some assignments at this level also include developmental duties involving more complex procedures performed under supervision.
The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) Developmental Level 2 triages patient phone calls or requests; ensures exam rooms are stocked with adequate supplies; instructs patients on administration of eye drops and post-operative instructions; accurately measures, compares, and evaluates pupillary responses; administers eye drops to dilate pupils; performs basic color vision screening; performs visual field testing (using Amsler grid or automated equipment). Performs basic imaging testing such as corneal topography; external photography; performs basic ocular testing such as corneal topography, tear production with test strips, glare testing, stereo acuity, contrast sensitivity, potential acuity meter, measuring spectacles using both automated and manual lensometry and transposing cylinders. The employee assists the ophthalmologist during minor ophthalmic surgical procedures and is adept at applying sterile technique and infection control procedures. Performs autorefractor to determine spectacle prescription.
- The Full Performance Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures, assists during clinic-based surgical procedures, educates patients and legal representatives, assists with the education of medical students and residents. The Full Performance Health Technician (Ophthalmology) may perform many "direct patient care services" under the supervision of Ophthalmologists.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 92475A, 92476A, 92477A, 92478A
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsThe VA Community Care RN Educator provides direct staff support and education to all stakeholders.

• Provides orientation to new staff and on-going monitoring and auditing of consults to assure that compliance has been acquired and continue to monitor for non-compliance with consult management.
• Serves as a superuser and resource for the electronic health record.
• Responsible for being proficient in Care Coordination in all Community Care programs to include: Admission/Transfer Office (ATO), Geriatric Extended Care (GEC), Traditional, and Referral Coordination Initiative (RCI).
• Will assist in conducting care coordination as operational needs dictate.
• Coordinates, facilitates and supports staff education and respond to assessed educational needs.
• Provides orientation to new Community Care nursing staff; in-service education, continuing education and career development.
• Demonstrates leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating and improving education of Community Care stakeholders while ensuring compliance with the medical center/VISN mission and nationally recognized standards.
• Provides support in the clinical nursing areas while encouraging and fostering participation and involvement in educational programs.
• Conducts medical record reviews and or data collection from various applications as directed by leadership.