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• Receives telephone calls and visitors to the clinic, determines the nature of call or visit, obtains identifying information, and verifies the patient's eligibility for treatment. and updates the existing medical record or prepare new record.
• Schedules appointments, completes the client admission forms. Screens/Updates the existing medical record or collects sufficient information to prepare new record. Reviews discharge information or handouts with client.
• Maintains clinic exterior, reception area and exam rooms to ensure general cleanliness (to include cleaning urine, feces and blood). Dispenses medications, annotates prescriptions and refills prescriptions accordance with polices and procedures
• Completes bi-weekly payroll reports. Prepares and submits required end of month reports. Assists with preparation of the yearly clinical budget. Initiates personnel actions at the direction of management. Monitors and replenishes inventory.
• Receives payments for services rendered. Balances cash and checks daily; makes daily bank deposit. Monitors and replenishes inventory. Serves as clinic ordering official and Government Purchase Cardholder. Processes purchasing documents.

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: Supervises a complexity index group 1 laboratory or in a complexity index group 2 laboratory that performs at least 1 million Standard Billable Tests annually (reported to the Laboratory Management Index Program) having one GS-11 subordinate to the supervisor.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties. Recommends appointment, plans, and assigns work; gives advice and counsel; evaluates work of subordinates.
• Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance and initiate corrective action.
• Verifies orientation, training and competency assessment of assigned staff.
• Develops and updates technical policies and procedure manuals.
• Ensures all staff and affiliate staff are in compliance with accrediting and regulating bodies.
• Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures to accommodate resource allocation decisions made at the executive level
• Assures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications.
• Develops policies and procedures, manages document control, develops performance standards, position descriptions, and functional statements.
• Responsible for professional and administrative management of assigned areas, to include budget execution, supplies, and other resources.
• Maintain effective interdepartmental relations with other services to accomplish medical center goals.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Direct Care

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the screening and testing program. This will include conducting assessment and evaluation interviews with patients, family and significant others to obtain pertinent information regarding the patient's history, symptoms, cognitive abilities and willingness to participate in treatment of psychological disorders.
• Psychological tests may be conducted face-to-face or using various psychological computer software packages
• Ability to use the Mental Health Assistant and the Behavioral Health Lab software to assist with the recording of psychological testing material.
• Assisting the clinical psychologists with the administration and scoring of selected tests and screening protocols in accordance with defined procedures.
• Assessing the patient's emotional function, psychosocial stress indicators and physical adjustments during treatment activities.
• Reviewing and summarizing pertinent psychosocial data for clinical psychologists assigned to PCMHI within the VATVCBHCS.
• Providing ongoing assessment and screening of patients as specified in the treatment plans and through the "watchful waiting program."
• Aid in facilitating referrals to case management and follow-up assessment of patients who require referral to more specialized Mental Health Clinics.
• Collaborating with the clinical psychologist to provide up-to-date feedback to and collaborating with members of the multidisciplinary primary care teams.
• Utilizing a computerized patient record system to record appropriate, timely and accurate clinical data in patients' medical record.

• Maintaining and operating computerized psychological assessment program and will be responsible for scheduling of patient appointments in a manner that ensures compliance with applicable performance measures.
• Monitoring testing supplies, providing nomenclature to and notifying their supervisor when it is time to reorder.
• Coordinating the Psychology Service's computerized assessment activities including both those instruments available on the DHCPand any stand-alone software.
• Assisting Primary Care Psychologists and the Chief, Psychology Service in carrying out program evaluations associated with quality assurance and quality improvement plans.
• Responsible for carrying out many specific data collection procedures including running data reports in VSSC and DataMart and providing results and data analysis to the clinical staff as directed.
• Completing other administrative tasks as needed.
• Conducting day-to-day administrative duties including responsibility for appointment management for enrolled patients, data entry, and Psychology Service, VISN 17 and Central Office performance improvement activities in support of the PCMHI Program.

As a Health Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite), GS-0640-08, you will perform the following duties:

1. Develops plans, procedures, goals and objectives in support of the Aerospace Medicine and Force Health Management Programs using an extensive knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD), Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), United States Air Force (USAF) and Air National Guard (ANG) directives, policies and standards. Programs include physical examinations and standards, flight medicine and related aero medical and force health management concerns. Interprets directives and applies standards to determine worldwide deployability of personnel. Advises and makes recommendations to senior officials on force health issues related to physical exams, standards and flight medicine activities to ensure compliance. Determines requirements, requests funding and administers accounts for procurement of supplies, equipment, and medical assessment in support of the physical exam process, flight medicine activities and related programs.
2. Implements and maintains the information management systems utilized for aerospace medicine and force health protection programs. Systems include preventive health assessment (PHA) and individual medical readiness (PIMR), Aero medical Information Management Waiver Tracking System (AIMWTS), Physical Exam Processing Program (PEPP), Grounding Management Information System (GMIS) and other related programs. Compiles and completes various special and recurring reports utilizing these systems. Functions as the health systems program administrator. Identifies, develops and implements training programs which support mission essential aerospace medicine and force health management requirements.
3. Administers the Physical Examinations and Standards (PES) program and serves as a medical expert on related issues. Develops procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of the PES program and implements processes to ensure individual medical readiness and deployability. Reviews and resolves concerns or conflicts made by the member, supervisor, and/or commander. Identifies reports, formulates and recommends solutions to command personnel for resolution of compliance and delinquency trends and patterns which could negatively impact medical readiness. Addresses complex medical issues with members, supervisors, commanders, state staff, and higher headquarters. Identifies and analyzes abnormal findings through research using medical references and professional consultations. Using established guidelines, advises member of findings, determines additional requirements and refers to medical professionals as needed. Edits, reviews and validates physical examinations to determine qualifications for initial or continued military service. Conducts paraprofessional evaluations (an in-depth screening or interview for the purpose of gathering data for the healthcare provider) and interprets results.
4. Manages the Reserve Component Periodic Health Assessment (RCPHA) program. Reviews military unique individual readiness requirements. Identifies documents and ensures member is notified of abnormal laboratory or diagnostic results. Tracks PIMR and reports noncompliance information to leadership. Provides training for unit RCPHA monitors.
5. Acts as the Medical Group customer service expert. Addresses complex issues using independent judgment. Provides technical medical assistance to medical inquiries and responds to inquiry by researching, compiling information, generating response and providing information through written correspondence, telephone, electronic or in-person response.
6. Monitors the medical status of military personnel. Identifies and profiles personnel with medical conditions impacting duty performance or assignment restriction. Reviews and validates profiles disqualified for worldwide duty. Notifies and advises commanders, supervisors and unit deployment managers when a member's medical/dental condition or duty restriction affects deployable status.
7. Determines the need for and initiates Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) actions for duty related medical conditions. Coordinates, prepares and/or processes MEB with active duty facility. Serves as the primary local interface with the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) for MEB/Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) process, issues, and concerns. Advises individuals and commanders on appropriate procedures and responsibilities. Coordinates with military and civilian providers for required medical tests, studies and medical evaluation board proceedings. Uses applicable medical references to code medical conditions and treatments; consolidates medical information and forwards to higher headquarters as required.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Uses varied functions of multiple office automation software to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc.
• Specific assignments require a varying number and sequence of steps and use of different functions from on assignment to another.
• Uses word processing software to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print forms, memos and letters and lengthy reports; uses existing database or spreadsheet software to create, enter, revise, sort or calculate, and retrieve data for reports; and uses graphics software to provide graphs and charts for reports and presentations.
• Assists in developing training aids for use by office members and providing them with hands-on-training.
• May create elementary macros to simplify and expedite assignments and provide instructions on their use to others in the office.
• Performs simple troubleshooting of system and/or software problems encountered by coworkers.
• Transmits and receives documents and messages electronically using personal computers or workstations that are networked or linked to other computers or workstations.
• Compose nontechnical correspondence, such as instructions on office procedures, requests for information, and letters of acknowledgment or notification.
• Consolidates and finalizes information from system and files for various reports in accordance with established reporting procedures.
• Gathers and summarizes information from files and documents for supervisor's or other staff members' use in responding to inquiries, recognizing which information is or is not relevant to the issue at hand.
• Proofreads/edits correspondence and documents for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and format.
• Screens incoming mail and electronic messages to identify what needs to be brought to the attention of the supervisor, referred to appropriate staff, rerouted to other organizations/offices, or handled personally.
• Using automated schedulers or calendars, establishes suspense dates and brings to supervisor's attention those that cannot be met by requested date or when there is a conflict.
• Reviews outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy, conformance with administrative requirements, and factual correctness.
• Prepared and consolidates time and attendance records.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Office Automation Assistant/PD08551A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The Quality Management Consultant, Registered Nurse collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care of all areas included within assignments. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals. Leads efforts with management and within the Shared Governance Structure to alleviate identified health care disparities across diverse patient populations. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations.

The QM Consultant, Registered Nurse is responsible for the documented outcomes at the program, service, and organizational level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility. A key aspect of the role will be tracking, analyzing, and trending patient safety outcomes, process improvements, and continuous readiness activities in patient care, services, and organizational functions. The QPS RN will serve as a subject matter expert providing consultations for problem solving and organizational issues. The QPS RN will serve as a representative on various facility-wide and service specific committees. The QPS RN is responsible for participation in and the management and oversight of programs related to patient safety, continuous survey readiness, performance improvement, data collection, data analysis, and data reporting.

The Registered nurse has knowledge regarding conducting and reporting quality improvement measures, including a sound knowledge of accreditation programs such as: Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Faciliti.es (CARF), The Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Ascellon Long-Term Care Survey Group, College of American Pathologists, American Association of Blood Banks, FDA, Commission on Cancer Program, and Comprehensive Homeless Center.

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, 7:00am - 3:30pm or 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

All duties performed will be completed under close supervision with appropriate training and competencies for assigned task:

1. Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans.
2. Provides direct care for complex veterans.
3. Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc.
4. Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.
5. Performs oral and nasopharyngeal suctioning.
6. Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.
7. Monitors and documents patient intake and output.
8. Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices.
9. Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to patients/veterans' treatment plan.
10. Recognizes the resident's autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment.
11. Actively participates in treatment planning meetings.
12. Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as lift equipment, hydro sound tubs, and veteran/resident wandering system.
13. Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the veteran/resident's plan of care, participates in treatment team meetings for resident care planning.
14. Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats
15. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident.

• Ensures security controls are implemented for DHA Contractor and headquarter systems and networks while maintaining availability of patient information.
• Formulates and promulgates policy and guidelines based on federal and department laws and policies and relative to the information systems enterprise goals, technical standards, and support to the readiness mission.
• Applies and adapts new and improved approaches to the management and tracking of the Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) process.
• Consults with business area program and technical managers to clearly identify implementation measures and determine the contribution of information technology and system initiatives to the accomplishment of the overall mission and goals.
• Develops and prepares detailed evaluations of current and planned DHA Health Information Technology programs to determine compliance with approved technical standards, policies, and programmatic criteria.

• Assign, manage, review, and evaluate work of subordinates; establishes and tracks metrics while fostering teamwork in the organization.
• Set workload priorities, makes assignments based upon the difficulty, complexity, type of work, employee capabilities and adjusts as required.
• Approve performance standards and evaluates the performance of employees.
• Serve as a contracting officer may be required to have an unlimited warrant authority for government contracts for procurement of health care providers, medical equipment and supplies, facility maintenance and environmental services contracts.
• Continuously evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of all contractual and/or business operations actions assigned, and the acquisition processes and procedures executed.

• Implements and enforces all Defense Health Agency cyber security policies and procedures, as defined by its security Assessment and Authorization (A and A) documentation.
• Creates and updates all Cyber Security related documentation, including but not limited to, local area network (LAN) and wireless local area network (WLAN) policies and procedures as needed.
• Initiates protective or corrective measures when a cyber security incident or vulnerability is discovered according to the system’s Incident Response Plan.
• Ensures that Department of Defense (DoD) information system recovery processes are monitored, and that cyber security features and procedures are properly restored.
• Monitors LAN/WLAN performance utilization using wireless and wired network monitoring utilities to ensure optimum performance of Information Technology (IT) resources.
• Directs or performs configuration or reconfiguration changes of LAN/WLANs based on Information Assurance (IA) requirements or changes, current and future network requirements or command changes of mission requirements.
• Analyzes and resolves enterprise LAN/WLAN systems hardware/software failures at locations world-wide.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until November 19, 2025 or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is November 30, 2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs.

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This is a bargaining unit position located in Dallas, Texas. Direct patient care in outpatient specialty clinics, inpatient care, and shared on-call coverage is expected with Board Certified in neurology with broad knowledge of neurology, including multiple sclerosis and clinical neuroimmunology. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. This requires ordering tests to evaluate results to provide proper care to the Veterans.

If patients need arises, the Neurologist may be reassigned within the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am- 4:30pm; Includes Rotating On-Call; Some telework may be available.

Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit position.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized - See Education section 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)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

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Public Contact Work

• Receiving, scheduling, referring and contacting members of the staff, agency and persons outside agency ranging from other government agencies to the general public
• Providing general clerical public contact support services such as answering the telephone, referring visitors or providing information about the office, its functions and standard operating procedures, as well as similar information
• Screening calls and personally answering calls when the requested information concerns routine and procedural requirements
• Screening supervisor and staff member calls and determining if the call requires their attention

• Composing correspondence on own initiative based on knowledge of the Chief, Pharmacy Service's views and accepted policies of the VA
• Preparing responses to routine correspondence without direction from the Chief, Pharmacy Service
• Performing secretarial duties in support of an individual, and in some cases, the subordinate staff of that individual as well, by performing general office work auxiliary to the work of the organization
• Typing written reports from drafts or from mechanical recording devices into finished copy.
• Notes are often typed in final form without rough draft reviewed for proper arrangement and grammar and compiled in final form
• Reviewing directives and instructional material pertaining to administrative practices and clerical procedures to be aware of new, revised or amended procedures for such matters as preparation of travel vouchers, training requests and other related procedures
• Typing letters, reports, memoranda, inventories, rosters, mailing lists and other general office material using software applications such as electronic mail, desk-top publishing, calendar, spreadsheets, database and/or graphics
• Performing routine file maintenance work including updating and maintaining computer files and inventory; updating and maintaining all manuals, reference books, and operating handbooks, and guidelines; and/or similar tasks
• Functioning as Records Liaison Officer; establishing and maintaining files of Pharmacy in accordance with Records Control Schedule RCS 10-1, including administrative correspondence, personnel data, hospital memoranda, regulations and other directives
• Recording minutes using skill in standard techniques to summarize the significant aspects of meetings such as committees and staff meetings
• Preparing materials and arranging for meeting rooms to support meetings as needed, such as arrangement of sufficient seating, tables, projectors, and easels
• Confirming meeting facilities are ready, providing sign-in sheets, ensuring that meetings are recorded and contacting meeting leader and participants to verify sufficient attendance
• Maintaining monthly log of safety deficiencies in Pharmacy work areas and tracking to completion
• Receiving calls from Pharmacy staff on safety and environmental issues and inputting work orders for the service into the work order system
• Assisting staff by inputting Ol&T tickets when staff is experiencing computer or telephone issues

• Assisting with formulating and providing all essential data for the annual budget forecast for submission to the Chief of Pharmacy, based on studies of past expenditures, knowledge of Pharmacy requirements, program plans and workload forecasts
• Maintaining budget control records and assuring that funds are used in accordance with the operating budget
• Processing all vouchers with the appropriate office and carrying out any needed follow-up, including travel vouchers for all office staff and vouchers for payment
• Maintaining an awareness of available resources and making recommendations to the needs of the Chief Pharmacy Service, regarding distribution or redistribution of these resources

• Scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings and/or scheduling conferences
• Providing general calendar maintenance clerical services such as maintaining calendars and recording appointments or arranging for meeting and small conference administrative details
• Supporting West Texas VA PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program and P4 Interns by assisting with scheduling of housing in government quarters

The duties and responsibilities for the position includes but are not limited to the following:
The RN-SMC assumes appropriate degree of responsibility regarding administrative and clinical issues, such as staffing coverage, granting sick leave, and patient and/or staff issues.
The RN-SMC Demonstrates expertise in professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.
The RN-SMC Applies advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.
The RN-SMC Leads the identification and integration of evidence based practice/research with clinical expertise to improve quality of care and resource utilization at the expert level with improved outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.
The RN-SMC collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network.

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: 0730-1600
Telework: Available Ad Hoc Only
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The Float Pool Registered Nurse duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
• Responsible for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and support factors that impact customer satisfaction.
• Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences.
• Care Plans created and documented in Electronic Medical Record specific to patient condition.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs.
• Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information, including electronic, print and conversations.
• Actively participates in policies, procedures, and standards to promote evidence-based patient-driven care.
• Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact patients and staff.
• Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Maintains current knowledge of multi-disciplinary resources, programs, and services.
• Directs assignment of nursing care, utilizing the skills and abilities of staff members, patient acuity, resources available when acting as charge nurse.
• Collaborates with physicians, care coordinators, and bed coordinators to assure the appropriate flow of patient movement to and from the inpatient units. Proficient with the electronic bed management system (BMS).
• Daily attendance in unit huddles.
• Creates an atmosphere in which nurses build professional relationships with peers and colleagues in the interdisciplinary team.

• Performs a broad range of safety and occupational health duties in one or more areas of safety and occupational health.
• Plans and carries out formal investigations of reportable and non-reportable mishaps involving personal injury accidents, property damage, covering a wide range of work operations.
• Develops specialized operating practices, modifying or departing significantly from standard techniques when necessary, based on interpretation of policies, standards, and regulations.
• Reviews plans and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and/or changes in installation equipment and monitors project through completion to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards.
• Provides technical safety training/instruction to supervisors, employees, and/or unit safety representatives on a wide range of work operations areas, such as traffic safety techniques, proper storage of hazardous materials, common laboratory hazards, and building evacuation procedures.