Total 9 job vacancies by Veterans Health Administration

Duties:

Major duties and responsibilities include:

· Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager.

· Arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times.

· Reading installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.

· Enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use.

· Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.

· Loading and unloading patients and medical supplies.

· Performing operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.

· Maintaining records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.

· Using two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations.

· Possessing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required for the position.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing for accuracy and processing Beneficiary Travel claims for the purpose of reimbursing Veterans for travel to and from VA medical appointments
• Reviewing eligibility of each Veteran before finalizing Beneficiary Travel reimbursements
• Researching payments for reimbursement when requested by Veterans, Supervisor or the Mobility Manager and coordinating with the Fiscal office when required
• Preparing data processing reports and auditing Beneficiary Travel vouchers daily batch for errors
• Transferring Beneficiary Travel voucher daily batch to Fiscal office
• Compiling and submitting daily clerk report summarizing all vouchers processed, phone calls, and customer service interactions
• Arranging all modes of transportation via air ambulance, commercial air, taxi, ambulance, bus, and/or contracted transport services
• Preparing appropriate documentation and/or scheduling for traveler according to government rates or substantial rates
• Making special arrangements per physician documentation according to traveler's medical condition and/or preference with a high priority emphasis on organ transplant patients, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury patients
• Documenting and preparing statistical ambulance reports to supervisor upon request for fiscal year budget
• Corresponding with ambulance service provider regarding technical problems
• Maintaining and controlling filing system in accordance with VA regulations
• When required, preparing reports for cab service to determine annual, local mobility usage
• Assuring that all appropriate VA forms are used correctly, and regulations followed.
• Determining method of payment for authorized and unauthorized ambulance claims submitted for consideration
• Receiving invoices for payment of transportation services
• Investigating authorizations, orders, and/or utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System to review medical records, forwarding for clinician review and supervisory approval and submitting all documents for payment utilizing appropriate control point for reference
• Responsible for forwarding all invoices certified for payment to Financial Management Service for processing
• Acting as liaison between vendors and FMS for invoices pending payment
• Responsible for other related duties, as assigned by HAS leadership

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Pulls stock inventory and material for delivery; replenishes stock inventory; interacts with clinical and administrative customers and maintains records on stock levels;
• Communicates to the Lead or Supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment and procedures.
• Provides information to customers regarding medical supplies;
• Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates;
• Monitors and controls critical supplies;
• Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule that will allow for timely replenishment;
• Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock;
• Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems;
• Delivers supplies in a timely manner and ensures supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition;
• Completes specialty cart preparation;
• Cleans assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles;
• Receives supplies and material into the medical center's catchment area; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Pulls stock inventory and material for delivery; replenishes stock inventory; interacts with clinical and administrative customers and maintains records on stock levels;
• Communicates to the Lead or Supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment and procedures.
• Provides information to customers regarding medical supplies;
• Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates;
• Monitors and controls critical supplies;
• Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule that will allow for timely replenishment;
• Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock;
• Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems;
• Delivers supplies in a timely manner and ensures supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition;
• Completes specialty cart preparation;
• Cleans assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles; and
• Receives supplies and material into the medical center's catchment area.

*** Bargaining Position ***

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Pulls stock inventory and material for delivery; replenishes stock inventory; interacts with clinical and administrative customers and maintains records on stock levels;
• Communicates to the Lead or Supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment and procedures.
• Provides information to customers regarding medical supplies;
• Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates;
• Monitors and controls critical supplies;
• Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule that will allow for timely replenishment;
• Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock;
• Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems;
• Delivers supplies in a timely manner and ensures supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition;
• Completes specialty cart preparation;
• Cleans assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles; and
• Receives supplies and material into the medical center's catchment area.

The Supervisory Mobility Transportation Specialist - Mobility Manager supervises/ensures the VTS and BT processes comply with regulatory guidance, while assuring program effectiveness. They serve as the Contracting Officer Representative for all transportation contracts, including common carrier, Special Mode, ambulance, and air ambulance. The incumbent is also responsible for working with state Veterans and Transportation Agencies and local transportation providers to establish expanded transportation networks to improve Veterans access to care.
Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Manages the Veterans Transportation Program at the facility which provides safe and reliable transportation to Veterans who require assistance traveling to and from VA health care facilities and authorized non-VA health care appointments within the Medical Center's catchment area;
• Orchestrates travel for eligible enrollees through mileage reimbursement and contracted travel modes;
• Plans, develops, evaluates, markets and directs key administrative activities in multiple programs related to transportation system for Veterans, active duty service members, Caregivers and others in metropolitan and rural/remote rural areas, especially those which are disabled, frail, elderly or receiving life dependent treatments (dialysis, chemo therapy, radiation therapy, etc.);
• Conducts complex and special studies for efficiency and productivity and recommends changes or improvements in work methods and procedures;
• Identifies resources (staffing, funding, equipment, facilities) required to support varied level of program operations;
• Manages transportation budget, analyzes organizational budgets, and provides advice and recommendations to Medical Center management, as appropriate, including critical budget areas and all Transportation program matters;
• Serves as Contracting Officer Representative for all transportation contracts, including common carrier, special mode, ambulance, and air ambulance;
• Provides consistent and effective outreach to community transit authorities;
• Coordinates the preparation and submission of recurring monthly, quarterly and annual performance improvement reports, management briefings, summaries, and a wide variety of nonrecurring reports;
• Assures performance measures and standards issued by various accrediting, regulatory, and higher agency authorities;
• Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include but not limited to establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff; observes and evaluates employees' performance; provides advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; hears and resolves minor complaints and grievances; reviews, approves or disapproves leave requests; adjusts work procedures among staff according to workload, etc.;
• Assures that all transportation staff obtains and maintains appropriate licenses, certifications and training appropriate for each position; and,
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The coordination of transportation function is multi-faceted and diverse. The three major areas of responsibility are: (1) Scheduling, Data Collection, & Tracking Support; (2) Consult Management responsibilities; (3) Program Support responsibilities. The incumbent must have knowledge of clinical services, related software, and programs as they relate to clinical computing and office automation. Major duties include but are not limited to:

· Performs work involving consult management, appointment scheduling and admissions scheduling.

· Daily responsibilities include collecting, compiling, and tracking data and statistical information in support of Veteran Transportation Service (VTS).

· Performs a basic analysis of the data and generates a variety of reports.

· Reviews documents, reports and/or applications for omissions and inconsistencies and ensures data entry is complete and accurate.

· Enters pertinent information into an automated tracking system.

· Coordinates service practices that decrease waits and delays for patients in all specialty areas.

· Utilizes the Veterans Health Information System & Technological Architecture (VISTA), Computerized Patient Record Systems (CPRS) or SharePoint Consult/Request Tracking System in processing internal consultations.

· Plans for, organizes, administers, and directs how the work will be accomplished for the VTS program.

· Planning responsibilities require consideration of support services e.g., systems management, operations, workload forecasting, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program/project studies, vehicle maintenance and repair, etc.

· Coordinates the day-to-day operation of VTS program flow, processes, and functions.

· Plans and provides support services in the following types of program areas: electronic records management; driver scheduling setup & management; space utilization services.

· Provides advice to operating managers and supervisors on how provided services assist in accomplishing their missions and programs.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

The coordination of transportation function is multi-faceted and diverse. The three major areas of responsibility are: (1) Scheduling, Data Collection, & Tracking Support; (2) Consult Management responsibilities; (3) Program Support responsibilities. The incumbent must have knowledge of clinical services, related software, and programs as they relate to clinical computing and office automation. Major duties include but are not limited to:

· Performs work involving consult management, appointment scheduling and admissions scheduling.

· Daily responsibilities include collecting, compiling, and tracking data and statistical information in support of Veteran Transportation Service (VTS).

· Performs a basic analysis of the data and generates a variety of reports.

· Reviews documents, reports and/or applications for omissions and inconsistencies and ensures data entry is complete and accurate.

· Enters pertinent information into an automated tracking system.

· Coordinates service practices that decrease waits and delays for patients in all specialty areas.

· Utilizes the Veterans Health Information System & Technological Architecture (VISTA), Computerized Patient Record Systems (CPRS) or SharePoint Consult/Request Tracking System in processing internal consultations.

· Plans for, organizes, administers, and directs how the work will be accomplished for the VTS program.

· Planning responsibilities require consideration of support services e.g., systems management, operations, workload forecasting, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program/project studies, vehicle maintenance and repair, etc.

· Coordinates the day-to-day operation of VTS program flow, processes, and functions.

· Plans and provides support services in the following types of program areas: electronic records management; driver scheduling setup & management; space utilization services.

· Provides advice to operating managers and supervisors on how provided services assist in accomplishing their missions and programs.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

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*** Bargaining Position ***

The incumbent will clean, decontaminate, and reprocess flexible and rigid endoscopes according to IFU. The incumbent will clean visually inspect, and leak test all flexible endoscopes and choose the correct method of reprocessing (high level disinfection (HLD), steam sterilize, or Sterrad/V-Pro Max). Documents all items highly disinfected utilizing chemical disinfecting agents and checking and documenting efficacy of solution. Monitors expiration dates of endoscopes and pulls scopes expiring for reprocessing. The incumbent will disassemble instruments/equipment, remove gross contamination, manually wash instruments, and decontaminate instruments according to manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU). The incumbent will inspect instruments in the Preparation area, assemble trays and reprocess reusable medical equipment according to MIFU. The incumbent determines appropriate method for cleaning, decontamination, and sterilizing of equipment to prevent cross-infection potential while avoiding damage to the equipment. Prepares loads, operates equipment involved in sterilization processes. The incumbent will pick-up and transport soiled RMD and deliver to Decon. The incumbent will deliver reprocessed RMD to the appropriate service. The incumbent stores, issues, and maintains locator records on all SPS cycled equipment. The incumbent advises medical personnel on proper use of equipment. Incumbent must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all SPS policies/procedures/SOPs in performance of duties.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; may require rotating shifts and duty location based on unit needs.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
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)
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/remote position.
Functional Statement #:56274-F