Total 1,095 it technician job vacancies in The United States of America

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Pharmacy Operations:

• Operates and maintains complicated pharmacy equipment including robotic automation (ScriptPro). Troubleshoots in the event of equipment or associated software malfunction. Requests service assistance from VA entities or the equipment vendor.
• Reads and interprets prescriptions for technical accuracy, completes prescription filling process including labeling and batching prescriptions utilizing robotic automation (ScriptPro) when applicable.
• For those medications and/or supplies unavailable for fill by robotic automation (ScriptPro), technician manually obtains correct medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form, manually counts, pours, and/or measures correct amount of medication, and manually affixes proper label; records required data in robotic automation (ScriptPro) database or on Pharmacy's copy of prescription/order hardcopy when required. Presents completed prescriptions to pharmacist for final verification prior to dispensing.
• Answers questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution.
• Assists in total quality improvement activities by participating in medical center and service process assessment and action teams and continually seeks to improve services.

Controlled Substance vault responsibilities:

• Performs inventory, fills prescriptions, maintains all paperwork, files and computer entries.
• Assures all documentation is completed as required by IG and JCAHO standards.
• Maintains ordering officer designations to receive controlled substance medication orders from prime vendor.

Pharmacy call center responsibilities:

• Triages phone calls. Phone will be appropriately routed to pharmacists, pharmacy management, and members of medical team, or other areas of the medical center.
• Assists patients with tele-pharmacy applications including patient orientation to the application.
• Provides patient education on pharmacy topics such as the requesting refill process, drug information sheets, and relaying judgmental questions to the pharmacist.
• Processes refill requests from a variety of avenues including refill slips dropped on site, refill slips given over the phone, etc.
• When appropriate, forwards refill and or renewal requests to the medical care team on behalf of the Veteran.
• Assists veterans by researching the status of prescriptions, including package tracking, etc.

Quality Assurance

• Conducts monthly medication storage area inspections in inpatient wards and outpatient areas for audit purposes.
• Completes thorough inspections, documents findings, and shares findings with pharmacy management.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of VA, USP, Joint Commission and other standards for drug handling and storage and monitor in all areas, taking action to maintain security and integrity of all medications.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Possible weekends and holidays.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $46,224 Per Year (GS 6)

Duties include but not limited to:

• Evaluates the suitability of each specimen and follows established protocol for handling mislabeled, unlabeled, or unsuitable specimens.
• Accurately accessions specimens and maintains correct identification by name and/or accession number through each phase of processing.
• Operates and maintains tissue processors ensuring small biopsies and large tissues are loaded appropriately to avoid processing delays or artifacts.
• Understands the nature of the common chemicals used, in the Histology laboratory and utilizes that knowledge when performing tasks to produce the intended end product.
• Embeds tissue with an understanding of tissue orientation and tissue structure and embeds appropriately based on specimen type.
• Cuts paraffin sections at a thickness of 4-6 microns with an understanding of tissue type, using independent technical judgement to determine specific techniques to use for differing specimen types.
• Produces high quality tissue sections with minimal sectioning artifacts, such as tears, holes, and folds.
• Embeds, cuts, and stains frozen section specimens on a STAT basis and utilizes technical knowledge and judgement to produce tissue section slides of optimal quality for diagnostic interpretation.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures, as well as principles of performance improvement, providing sound independent work.
• Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of laboratory equipment and maintains instrumentation according to established procedure. Recognizes when equipment failure is complex and notifies a higher-level Histopathology Technician to troubleshoot and repair as needed.
• Communicates, consults, and interacts with other members of the healthcare team in a professional manner.
• Maintains accountability for inventory of all supplies.
• Performs routine and laboratory testing within the established time limits.
• Continuously completes medical center and laboratory training and education as required within established deadlines.
• Able to organize and prioritize work during heavy workload situations to expedite patient results. Prioritizes work between non-specimen activity and patient care.
• Maintains a positive attitude, willingness to work as part of a team and is supportive of coworkers. Collaborates and works well with others.
• Responds and adapts to new processes, procedures, or equipment and is willing to make changes to improve service.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm,
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified candidates, who meet all regulatory requirements.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $51,541 Per Year (GS 7)

***This vacancy was amended to include OR Clinic and add second selection***

The Surgical Technician functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures, such as: open heart, thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery, and total joint replacement surgery. This position will be located in the Urology Clinic, which has its own cystoscopy procedural suites. Cross coverage to the OR may be required if staffing needs arise. The incumbent's duties include but are not limited to:

• Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure.
• Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals.
• Assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure according to the surgeon's preference cards.
• Maintains a high level of concentration for an extended period of time.
• Assists the team members in the care of patients.
• Assist the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures.
• Prepare prosthesis and surgical devices during procedures.
• Maintains operating room area.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials.
• Recognize potentially hazardous situation and takes corrective action.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday | 0730-1600 with rotating 0830-1630 schedule | No holidays / No weekends
Position Description Title/PD#: Surgical Technician (Urology/OR Clinic)/PD50163A
Physical Requirements: Duties regularly require providing manual assistance in lifting and positioning patients, most of which are stages of unconsciousness. There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, reaching, and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeons without compromising principles of aseptic technique and in manner requiring little or no effort from the surgeon.

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7)

• Utilizing centrifuges, automated processors, and laboratory refrigerators and freezers.
• Sterilizing and autoclaving contaminated material according to safety policies.
• Cleaning glassware and other reusable items following established policies and procedures.
• Shipping medical specimens for diagnostic testing, including hazardous and infectious agents.
• Following proper storage requirements and procedures for laboratory specimens.
• Processing emergency specimens and routine specimens in a timely manner.
• Understanding and applying continuous process improvement throughout the laboratory.
• Adhering to all universal precautions, infection control, and safety regulations associated with the laboratory.
• Maintaining operational and quality control logs, records, and worksheets.
• Maintains supplies and organizes a timely flow of specimens for testing.
• Selecting and using the appropriate equipment and materials for laboratory tests.
• Preparing samples for testing to include labeling, centrifugation, decanting, aliquoting, etc.
• Evaluating the suitability of specimens.
• Identifying and documenting unusual test results or discrepancies/conditions that can lead to erroneous results.
• Correlating quantitative data with patient data to verify results.
• Performing additional tests to clarify or confirm results.
• Maintaining cleaning and safety practices logs.
• Performing clerical duties in support of a medical laboratory.
• Receiving and answering phone calls to the laboratory.
• Communicating testing issues with patient care teams.
• Filing and retrieving laboratory test information.
• Using a computer to enter or retrieve data from patient records.
• Performing phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients
• Providing training for Medical Technologist student interns and new employees on phlebotomy, specimen receiving, accessioning and processing
• Providing oversight guidance of the phlebotomy and technician support staff team in the absence of the supervisor

Work Schedule: 5:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.;7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; or 9:00 am - 5:30 pm rotating weekends and holidays
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Med Technician-Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service/PD06215A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $57,778 Per Year (GS 7)

MRTs (Coder) analyze and abstract patients' health records, and assign alpha-numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. To perform this task, they must possess expertise in International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). MRT (Coder) may also provide education related to coding and documentation.

Duties and responsibilities of the medical records technician (Coder-Outpatient) as related to the Journey level include but are not limited to:

• Applies comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection.
• Selects and assigns codes from the current version of several coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
• Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or Evaluation and Management code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding.
• Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC.
• Performs a comprehensive review of the patient health record to abstract medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data to ensure complete data capture.
• Assists facility staff with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect the patient care provided, provides technical support in the areas of regulations and policy, coding requirements, resident supervision, reimbursement, workload, accepted nomenclature, and proper sequencing
• Works within a team environment; supports staff in meeting goals and deadlines; flexible and handles multiple tasks; works under pressure; and copes with frequently changing projects and deadlines.
• Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations for subordinate staff.
• Interviews new employees, recommends selection, and carries out training and development of reassignments, awards or disciplinary action.
• Schedules the sequence of work and operations on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to assure even workflow and distribution, expeditious handling of priorities and the meeting of deadlines.
• Prepares workload and production reports; reports on operations and problems encountered; and presents proposed requests for resource needs based on past experience, anticipated staffing, equipment, and space.
• Reviews coding and assist coders in improving coding accuracy; provides coding guidance to various levels of staff to promote consistency in practice and compliance with coding rules and regulations; initiates various reports and analyze data; and coordinates, assigns, and monitors the workflow.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Telework: Ad Hoc Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $63,708 Per Year (GS 10)

MRTs (Coder) analyze and abstract patients' health records, and assign alpha-numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. To perform this task, they must possess expertise in International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). MRT (Coder) may also provide education related to coding and documentation.

Duties and responsibilities of the medical records technician (Coder-Outpatient) as related to the Journey level include but are not limited to:

• Applies comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection.
• Selects and assigns codes from the current version of several coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
• Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or Evaluation and Management code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding.
• Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC.
• Performs a comprehensive review of the patient health record to abstract medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data to ensure complete data capture.
• Assists facility staff with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect the patient care provided, provides technical support in the areas of regulations and policy, coding requirements, resident supervision, reimbursement, workload, accepted nomenclature, and proper sequencing
• Works within a team environment; supports staff in meeting goals and deadlines; flexible and handles multiple tasks; works under pressure; and copes with frequently changing projects and deadlines.
• Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations for subordinate staff.
• Interviews new employees, recommends selection, and carries out training and development of reassignments, awards or disciplinary action.
• Schedules the sequence of work and operations on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to assure even workflow and distribution, expeditious handling of priorities and the meeting of deadlines.
• Prepares workload and production reports; reports on operations and problems encountered; and presents proposed requests for resource needs based on past experience, anticipated staffing, equipment, and space.
• Reviews coding and assist coders in improving coding accuracy; provides coding guidance to various levels of staff to promote consistency in practice and compliance with coding rules and regulations; initiates various reports and analyze data; and coordinates, assigns, and monitors the workflow.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Telework: Ad Hoc Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $63,708 Per Year (GS 10)

In this position, the incumbent will provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center. The employee is under the supervision of the Chief of Sterile Processing Service. The supervisor and/or Service Chief will assign work with standing instructions on objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and provides guidance for unusually involved situations.Specific duties to include, but not limited to:

• Removing soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other containments by wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing.
• Assembling basic sets, trays and peel packs used throughout the medical center, including those used in the operating room.
• Inspecting packages for indications of proper sterilization, proper packaging and signs of unsterile product.
• Operating sterilizers, to include: steam and hydrogen peroxide.
• Performing high level disinfection via soak and scope re-processors.
• Documenting testing procedures and legal data logs.

The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME). The incumbent will be required to utilize the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME appropriate to this position. The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME appropriate to this position.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day/Evening
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Telework/Virtual/Remote Work: Not Authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Notifications:

1. This position is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position.
2. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
3. This position is in the Excepted Service.
4. Veterans' preference does not apply for current permanent Federal agency employees.

Starting at $35,554 Per Year (GS 3-6)

Duties include, but are limited to:

• Organize work to achieve approved goals, in regular communication with the responsible neuropsychologist, and consulting with the supervisor when problems are encountered.
• Under the license of the responsible neuropsychologist, the incumbent functions as a relatively autonomous psychometrician in administering and scoring psychological test batteries administered to adult patients who may have a range of conditions including acquired brain injuries, psychiatric disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, and developmental disorders.
• Independently completes structured diagnostic and clinical assessments for patients and potential research participants. This requires knowledge of medical terminology such as psychiatric diagnostic categories.
• Observes and notes significant behavior and response styles in the testing situation and assesses whether or not any circumstances in the situation will invalidate or significantly affect the data obtained.
• Maintains an accounting system of available testing supplies including protocols and communicates upcoming ordering needs with the supervisor of geropsychology/neuropsychology (gero/neuro) and the purchase card holder.
• Contacts patients through telephone calls to remind patients of their appointments. This requires substantial communication skills and the ability to remain well-organized.
• Participates in daily activities of the assigned clinic and facilitates the flow of care. In cases where the evaluation is being conducted by video, the incumbent outreaches the patient by phone to conduct a technology check of device to be used for the appointment.
• Develops a working knowledge of the clinical resources available at the ECHCS for the purpose of facilitating the assigned clinic's ability to provide up-to-date information to patients and refer to programs smoothly.
• Maintain test records, the incumbent will close track protocols that have been or need to be scanned into the secure, digital system.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 07:30AM-04:00PM, 08:00AM-04:30PM
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIAN/PD04535A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorize
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $51,726 Per Year (GS 7)

• Cooperates with personnel within other organizational units in the wider employing organization to solve revenue problems applicable to Veteran accounts.
• Receives workload from multiple worklist systems, electronic and mail notifications, VA specific internal and external data applications, emails, letters, and face-to-face customer service interactions.
• Obtains data and other information from VA-specific change notifications and ad-hoc reports to proactively or retroactively correct 1st and 3rd party billing.
• Performs daily reviews, audits, and/or corrective actions in response to workload activities or requests received directly from Veteran customers, OGC, internal and/or external compliance and quality measurement and performance teams, and the VA Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
• Provides accurate and proficient guidance to all customer groups regarding debt relief options such as formal repayment plans and waivers and interpreting insurance policy coverages, VA eligibility benefits, and other factors that impact Veteran financial accounts for both 1st and 3rd Party billing.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
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.
Position Description/PD#: Reimbursable Billing Technician/PD45155A and PD45154A

Starting at $47,270 Per Year (GS 6-7)

Major Duties Include (but not limited to):

1. Completes approved documentation templates and tools, such as normal result notes, outpatient preventative health note, and follow-up treatment protocols established by the agency.
2. Performs Team communication through daily huddles and performs daily schedule scrubbing, reviewing PACT team metrics and identifying high-risk patients.
3. Provides patient education within the scope of care or while providing an intervention. (Examples: post-procedural care and wound care).
4. Uses appropriate clinical skills to respond to secure messaging, alerts, and performs virtual video visits. Makes phone calls to veterans within the scope of practice.
5. Performs Vital Signs and Point of Care Testing.
6. Performs observation-based screening and collection of patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel.

Work Schedule: Full time hours with 8 hour shifts from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, including weekends.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/PDS0031A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7)

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

This Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) position is located in the intensive Care Unit (ICU) within the Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This position serves as an advanced technician for the ICU, Step-down Unit, and Post-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for patients who are present for treatment.

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

• · Performing ongoing patient care duties in a critical care setting under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, licensed independent provider (LIP), and/or advanced practice provider (APP) assigned.
• · Communicating effectively with their supervising physicians, licensed independent provider (LIP), and advanced practice provider (APP) to provide collaborative, timely and appropriate patient care.
• · Performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel.
• · Assisting critical care licensed personnel with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life-threatening situations.
• · Operating specialized medical equipment.
• · Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $49,309 Per Year (GS 7)

This is a PTCB certified position and functions in various areas of pharmacy service including direct patient care areas, outpatient pharmacy, inpatient pharmacy, and other as directed. Given the complexity of pharmacy operations, the incumbent will be assigned a primary and/or secondary area of focus based on the needs of the department.

Assigned areas of focus may include but are not limited to Procurement, Automation, Controlled substance, State Veterans Center, Mission/Choice, Time Keeping, Admixture, or other as directed by the supervisor. For example, a Specialty Pharmacy Technician may be given the role of Automation Technician, IV Room Admixture Technician, Controlled Substance Technician, Procurement technician and trained to serve in this capacity. Other assignments may include multiple tasks such as Controlled Substance/State Vet Home or Procurement/Automation/Controlled Substance pending the needs of the service and the scope of the work. All of these areas fall within the professional practice of a Specialty Pharmacy Technician once qualified by management.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Controlled Substances (CS):

• Position has operational responsibility for inventory of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies related to controlled substances.
• Inventory will be preformed twice a week at least 3 days apart. Other inventory or reports for the CSC will be maintained and provided. Inspections and inventory verification will be completed timely.
• Issue briefs or other reports will be prepared for response or communication to facility, VISN, or other accreditation body as directed by the supervisor.
• Documentation of all CS dispensing activities will be tracked in pharmacy automation and VISTA for accounting purposes. Any errors in inventory documentation will be researched to determine if a clerical error or diversion occurred. Diversions or other issues regarding amounts in excess of five dosage forms will be reported to the Chief of Pharmacy, VA Police, and Facility Director.

Automation:

• Position requires detailed comprehension of pharmacy automation equipment. This includes the ability to operate and maintain ADEs or central pharmacy storage devices and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of CS distribution from vault to patient is required.
• Ensure the automation formulary is current and accurate. Add new medications/products to automation as needed. Removes products no longer purchased or used with changes in medical therapy guidelines. Ensure automation of workflows is maximized for safety. Maintains security and provides limited access for individual users.
• This position will have the responsibility for entering and deleting access for individual users. They will develop and implement best practice utilization of the automation. This will be coordinated with supervisors to enhance the use of automation.
• Maintain electronic records and archives data as required. Purges obsolete data to ensure system preforming optimally. Ensures accurate inventory in ADEs.
• Participates in biennial inventory or wall to wall inventory as requested. Facilitates other inventory requirements as requested by VISN or Facility leadership.

Procurement:

• Understands Material Management function of pharmaceutical drug products and supplies. This includes knowledge of hospital procurement acquisition policy, regulations, and procedures as contained in VA Handbooks, DSCSA, or like documents.
• Maintains accountability of daily purchases, receipts, and delivery.
• Understands storage requirements for pharmacy medications and supplies and manages storage areas to meet all VA and Federal requirements (OSHA, TJC, Directives, CFR. Works with pharmacy physical space to organize and maintain shelving.
• Information in electronic applications (or paper documentation packets) will be managed for data collection, storage, and retrieval.

Medication Distribution:

• Facilitates pharmacy workload by independent functioning to accomplish the distribution activities of the pharmacy.
• Provides distribution service to ADM for CS including outdate checks, maintaining par levels, and returns to pharmacy. Ensures all documentation for refills to ADMs are returned to pharmacy.
• Assists in total quality improvement activities by participating in medical center and service process assessment and action teams and continually seeks to improve services.
• Performs all the duties of all GS-6 and lower graded technicians, if required.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:00a - 2:30p, 7:00a - 3:30p, 8:00a - 4:30p) Tours of duty include rotating shifts and weekend coverage as deemed necessary based on the needs of the service.
Compressed/Flexible:Not available
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 55421-A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7)

This is a PTCB certified position and functions in various areas of pharmacy service including direct patient care areas, outpatient pharmacy, inpatient pharmacy, and other as directed. Given the complexity of pharmacy operations, the incumbent will be assigned a primary and/or secondary area of focus based on the needs of the department.

Assigned areas of focus may include but are not limited to Procurement, Automation, Controlled substance, State Veterans Center, Mission/Choice, Time Keeping, Admixture, or other as directed by the supervisor. For example, a Specialty Pharmacy Technician may be given the role of Automation Technician, IV Room Admixture Technician, Controlled Substance Technician, Procurement technician and trained to serve in this capacity. Other assignments may include multiple tasks such as Controlled Substance/State Vet Home or Procurement/Automation/Controlled Substance pending the needs of the service and the scope of the work. All of these areas fall within the professional practice of a Specialty Pharmacy Technician once qualified by management.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Controlled Substances (CS):

• Position has operational responsibility for inventory of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies related to controlled substances.
• Inventory will be preformed twice a week at least 3 days apart. Other inventory or reports for the CSC will be maintained and provided. Inspections and inventory verification will be completed timely.
• Issue briefs or other reports will be prepared for response or communication to facility, VISN, or other accreditation body as directed by the supervisor.
• Documentation of all CS dispensing activities will be tracked in pharmacy automation and VISTA for accounting purposes. Any errors in inventory documentation will be researched to determine if a clerical error or diversion occurred. Diversions or other issues regarding amounts in excess of five dosage forms will be reported to the Chief of Pharmacy, VA Police, and Facility Director.

Automation:

• Position requires detailed comprehension of pharmacy automation equipment. This includes the ability to operate and maintain ADEs or central pharmacy storage devices and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of CS distribution from vault to patient is required.
• Ensure the automation formulary is current and accurate. Add new medications/products to automation as needed. Removes products no longer purchased or used with changes in medical therapy guidelines. Ensure automation of workflows is maximized for safety. Maintains security and provides limited access for individual users.
• This position will have the responsibility for entering and deleting access for individual users. They will develop and implement best practice utilization of the automation. This will be coordinated with supervisors to enhance the use of automation.
• Maintain electronic records and archives data as required. Purges obsolete data to ensure system preforming optimally. Ensures accurate inventory in ADEs.
• Participates in biennial inventory or wall to wall inventory as requested. Facilitates other inventory requirements as requested by VISN or Facility leadership.

Procurement:

• Understands Material Management function of pharmaceutical drug products and supplies. This includes knowledge of hospital procurement acquisition policy, regulations, and procedures as contained in VA Handbooks, DSCSA, or like documents.
• Maintains accountability of daily purchases, receipts, and delivery.
• Understands storage requirements for pharmacy medications and supplies and manages storage areas to meet all VA and Federal requirements (OSHA, TJC, Directives, CFR. Works with pharmacy physical space to organize and maintain shelving.
• Information in electronic applications (or paper documentation packets) will be managed for data collection, storage, and retrieval.

Medication Distribution:

• Facilitates pharmacy workload by independent functioning to accomplish the distribution activities of the pharmacy.
• Provides distribution service to ADM for CS including outdate checks, maintaining par levels, and returns to pharmacy. Ensures all documentation for refills to ADMs are returned to pharmacy.
• Assists in total quality improvement activities by participating in medical center and service process assessment and action teams and continually seeks to improve services.
• Performs all the duties of all GS-6 and lower graded technicians, if required.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:00a - 2:30p, 7:00a - 3:30p, 8:00a - 4:30p) Tours of duty include rotating shifts and weekend coverage as deemed necessary based on the needs of the service.
Compressed/Flexible:Not available
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 55421-A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7)

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

The Financial Accounts Technician is responsible for the accounts receivable (collection) functions of the healthcare revenue program including third-party insurance reimbursements and other account receivables.

The major duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs accounts receivable (collection) functions of the revenue program including third-party insurance reimbursements and other account receivables;
• Analyzes outstanding third-party receivables to determine the best course of action to affect maximum revenue recovery;
• Receives, processes and responds to a variety of communications generated by third-party payers;
• Audits, analyzes and reviews information regarding the established third-party receivable to discuss the status of the account when inquiry is made on follow-up;
• Maintains and updates computerized records of debts to document collection efforts and identify trends for management;
• Coordinates collection efforts utilizing accounts receivable software packages;
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments involved with the revenue cycle organization as well as external organizations; and,
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

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.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $38,372 Per Year (GS 5)

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

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains engineering files, space files, as as-built conditions drawings
• Utilizes AutoCAD, Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other software packages
• Compiles and analyzes drawings and sketches
• Performs field surveys, field verification, and analyzes/records existing conditions
• Resolves complex interrelated problems and issues when developing design packages (drawings, specifications, cost estimates)
• Develops new processes/procedures
• Prepares digital files
• Prepares engineering construction document packages, cost estimates, engineering reports, and analyses, etc.
• Maintains working files, records, drawings, etc.
• Maintains all existing plotting and scanning equipment
• Orders and maintains supplies
• Provides technical support
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $59,150 Per Year (GS 9)