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Employment Type: Full time permanent Hours: 76 hours fortnight Location: Mercy Health Services Victoria, Mercy Hospital for Women and Werribee Mercy Hospital Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications. Please email contact for a copy of the position description Contact: Kirrily Gilchrist Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity We are seeking an innovative and dedicated Director of Health Information Services to join our health Services leadership team. The Director Health Information Services is a critical management position within Mercy Health Services Victoria. The primary function of the role is to direct and drive improvement initiatives to deliver a future state aligning with Mercy Health's strategic direction and values. To be successful in this role, you will need significant experience and exposure to new innovation and development in Health Information Service systems, specifically, electronic document systems, record management, data management and Health Informatics. You will be adaptable to change and able to explore and initiate new ways of working in line with technological developments and service requirements. In addition to leading and overseeing innovative projects; the Director of Health Information Services will advance implementation of recommendations from significant sector wide reports and strengthen our partnerships with local health services. What you'll bring You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have:

Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent and eligibility for full membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA).
Demonstrated experience in building and leading a skilled and motivated team.
Sound knowledge of activity based funding.
Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills to develop, refine and maintain a diverse stakeholder group.
Demonstrated high level of communication (verbal, written) and presentation skills.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.
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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Please click here to apply.

Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents in aged care?

RACS Pty Ltd, t/a Lake Cathie Manor Aged Care are seeking a Diversional Therapist to join their team who will lead the planning and delivery of the home's lifestyle and activities program.

This role is based in the picturesque coastal town of Lake Cathie, in our beautiful new home.

Benefits:

Permanent, full time position: Monday - Friday (no weekend work!)
Work alongisde an experienced leadership team
Ample opportunities for career progression & professional development
Salary range: $70,000 to $80,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities:

Plan and implement lifestyle activity programs that cater to residents' physical, social, emotional, creative, and spiritual needs.
Lead and manage a team of lifestyle staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality programs.
Develop and regularly review resident care plans, ensuring each individual’s profile is comprehensive and up-to-date.
Organise internal events and day trips that foster community engagement and enhance residents' well-being.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, maintain quality documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
About You

A Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or an equivalent qualification)
Experience in designing and delivering programs based on adult learning principles
Excellent relationship-building and teamwork skills
A solid understanding of Aged Care Accreditation Standards, with experience delivering person-centered care in line with these standards
Previous experience in designing lifestyle programs tailored to individual needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Allied Health Complex Care Coordinator
Fixed term full time day worker position
Hospitals North (Launceston, Tasmania)
Looking for the next step in your career?
The Role:
The Allied Health Complex Care Coordination (CCC) team is an integral, highly valued team of multi-disciplinary allied health professionals, applying a collaborative transdisciplinary approach to achieve innovative solutions to complex issues surrounding patients.
We are seeking an experienced allied health professional to join our team based at Launceston General Hospital, to work alongside nursing, medical and allied health teams, and in close collaboration with external service providers, to support the right place right care patient journey and quality outcomes for our patients.
The successful applicant will provide expert clinical advice on care management pathways, systems navigation, discharge planning and hospital avoidance for patients with exceptional needs.  
The Service:
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24th October,
As a leading South African medical recruitment agency, we are thrilled to announce our expansion into New Zealand and Australia! This exciting growth allows us to offer a broader range of opportunities to healthcare professionals. Whether you are a South African looking to move abroad, a New Zealander looking to advance your career in Australia, or an Australian seeking new opportunities in New Zealand, we are here to support your journey. Our commitment is to connect top talent with exceptional healthcare opportunities across these dynamic regions.   Our Client A forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, family-centered services. With a focus on early intervention and developmental needs, their occupational therapy services cater to a wide range of clients, providing comprehensive care. The team is committed to making a difference by supporting families and individuals to thrive, and offers a dynamic, collaborative work environment with a strong focus on continuous professional development and teamwork.
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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supports the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Assistant Chief Financial Officer (AFO) to provide accurate and timely compensation for all Healthcare System employees.
• Investigates employees compensation-related errors and/or anomalies through analysis.
• Reviews and reconciles various types of employee compensation and leave transactions involving General Schedule (GS), Wage Grade (WG), Physicians (VM), VA Registered Nurses/ APRNS (VN). Title 5, Title 5 Hybrids, Title 38, Title 38 Hybrids, Senior Executive Service (SES), Veteran Canteen Service (VCS), and Fee Basis Providers
• Examine documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide customer service on the phone and via email.
• Analyze and compares data between multiple systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (can be discussed during the interview process)
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#: Financial Analyst/PD23540A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Starting at $59,966 Per Year (GS 9)

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establishes internal procedures to secure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and directives and uses own initiative in developing procedures which will increase the general flow of information and overcome bottlenecks in the administrative process.
• Independently secures the required administrative and managerial support to meet operating requirements.
• Reviews/updates all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) with Supervisory, Inventory Managers related to property management, GIP and/or related information systems, and warehouse/distribution functions.
• Under the guidance of the Service Administrative Officer (AO), the position posts time and leave, manages Logistics scheduling in lieu of the supervisor and manages online certifications for contracts, labor mapping, and ADPAC duties ensures all staff use TMS and monitor TMS use, training completions and accomplishments.
• Provides TMS compliance and non-compliance reports to the Chief for direct reports as well as to supervisors for their employees.
• Serves as an Alternate Facility Hazardous Recall Coordinator.
• Assigned to various committees within the service and Medical Center including special task forces as required.
• Coordinates the personnel management program for Logistics Service, performing all aspects of human resources requirements. Advises the Chief and Supervisors regarding procedures, laws, regulations, and policies dealing with workforce diversity, recruitment, merit promotion, employee and labor relations, employee career development, human resources training, and other human resources related activities.
• Manages budget formulation and execution for a changing budget of administrative expenses involving different funding sources, and participates with managers in reviewing needs, plans, and goals to develop budget data and justification for review and approval.
• Responsible for developing space requests and coordinate movement of assets with Logistics Service and Environmental Management Service (EMS).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD10418A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6)

Duties of this position may include but are not limited to the following:

• Utilizes innovative teaching strategies, assessment skills, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of education focused on staff education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based education to staff.
• Provides educational instruction and training for nursing staff in clinical and non clinical areas.
• Having knowledge and understanding of instructional design, implementation, and application related to education and training.
• Performs learning needs assessments, develops educational trainings for clinical staff within organization.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees, evaluation of their progress in the orientation process, and development and implementation of a learning plan for improving identified deficiencies.
• Supports nurse residency programs including the development of curriculum utilizing strategic learning methodologies such as simulation, lecture case studies and virtual reality.
• Develops proficient level coaching and mentoring skills.
• Supports Scholarship, I LEAD, Nursing School Affiliations, TTP, VA -Step and PMDB programs.
• Evaluates current practice, formulate outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise.
• Collaborates with other Clinical Nurse Educators and interprofessional healthcare teams in the ongoing clinical education activities including in-services, training, competency assessment, and evaluations of both current and new staff nursing skills. Reviews current nursing literature for new trends and changes based on evidence-based research with the ability to propose practice and documentation revisions based on evaluation of outcomes. Collaborates with leadership and unit managers to identify educational training needs for staff, while supporting activities that foster competence, critical thinking, and decision making. Provides consultation and collaboration through the participation within organizational committees and councils. Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate data to determine outcomes and changes related to educational programs

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- 4:00pm

Telework: Ad Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Starting at $73,679 Per Year (VN 00)

• Transport patients from hospital units to the operating room.
• Position patient for the specific surgical procedures according to established guidelines.
• Hand instruments to the surgeon during the procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs.
• Select, assemble, and organize required supplies, equipment, and instruments for specific surgical procedures.
• Obtain supplies needed during surgery such as blood, drugs, solutions, instruments, and additional sterile supplies.
• Wash, disassemble, sterilize, and reassemble instruments after surgical procedure is complete.
• Assemble operating room carts according to scheduled surgical procedures.
• Clean operating room after surgical procedures.

Starting at $51,157 Per Year (GS 7)

TIME LIMITED POSITION: This time-limited position will provide the peer support apprentice the time to learn and develop the necessary skills to perform as a peer specialist and to earn a peer specialist certification. After successful completion of a State or VA-approved contract vendor's peer specialist certification training process, and the necessary year of specialized experience, and time-in-grade requirements, the position would be eligible for a permanent, peer specialist position.

The Peer Support Apprentice functions as an interdisciplinary team member, assisting physicians and other professional/non-professional personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program. Peer support apprentices perform a variety of therapeutic and supportive tasks that include assisting Veterans in articulating their goals for recovery and personal wellness, learning and practicing new skills, helping them monitor their progress, assisting them in their treatment, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the apprentice's own recovery experience, and supporting them in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services. The position functions as a role model, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills and serves as an advocate, provides information and peer support services for Veterans in outpatient, inpatient and/or community settings. This individual must develop the ability to assist others in treatment, based on the principles of recovery, wellness, and resiliency, by promoting self-determination, personal responsibility, and the empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery. By inspiring the hope that recovery and resiliency are achievable goals, the position can assist and empower Veterans, who are diagnosed with mental illnesses and/or co-occurring disorders, as well as other chronic illnesses or injuries, to achieve their personal recovery goals. The position performs a wide range of tasks to assist Veterans in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery and wellness process. As an entry level position, most duties are performed under close supervision by either a licensed independent provider (LIP) or a non-licensed provider who works under a LIP. The purpose of the supervision is to facilitate learning and the development of skills. The knowledge required for this position will be attained through ongoing instruction provided by the supervisor or designee (e.g., the Local Recovery Coordinator). In addition, the position must complete a State or VA-approved contract vendor's certification training process, to be eligible to be hired as a peer specialist.
Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Participates in the service, training, consultation, and other professional activities of VA health care services and functions as a fully vested member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Uses personal recovery experiences to model coping techniques and recovery tools to coach Veterans on relevant skills needed for self-management of their health condition(s) and pursuit of their personal wellness.
• Observes behaviors that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment (e.g., missed assessment appointments, failure to attend or maintain abstinence, risk to self or others, disruptive behavior), completes appropriate documentation, and reports concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner.
• Uses ongoing individual and group meetings to teach Veterans how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by providing a forum that allows Veteran to share their experiences.
• As necessary, handles crisis interventions for Veterans and addresses other emergent situations through immediate consultation with the supervisor or most available clinical provider.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current trends and developments in holistic approaches in wellness and recovery by reading books, journals, and other relevant materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-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. Ad-hoc eligible
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Peer Specialist Apprentice/PD99695-S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $39,576 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 include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Explains assignments, projects, problems to be solved, etc.as well as deadlines;
• Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level or job specialization and assures timely accomplishment of assignments;
• Coaches Purchasing Agents on the selection and application of problem-solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures;
• Maintains awareness of the status and progress of work, makes day-to-day adjustments to align with established priorities and goals;
• Assistances the supervisor on problems that may arise, such as backlogs;
• Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work;
• Instructs Purchasing Agents in specific tasks and job techniques and make available written instructions, and reference materials;
• Identifies training needs and gives on the job training to new Purchasing Agents in
  accordance with established procedures and practices;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
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.

Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 7)

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The Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the healthcare team, who performs a variety of nursing skills specific to the clinical needs of patients on the Inpatient Mental Health unit and under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Administers medication accurately and promptly under the general supervision of a registered nurse.
• Demonstrates understanding of the Recovery Model.
• Demonstrates understanding of mental health environment of care.
• Demonstrates understanding of the effects and/or reactions caused by medications, treatments, and procedures. Records and reports these observations.
• Accurately records and reports patient care consistent with policy and procedure. This includes, but is not limited to, patient observations and treatments.
• Participates in Treatment Team meetings.
• Maintains a safe, clean, therapeutic environment and adheres to infection control guidelines.
• Prevents injury to self and others by complying with established safety procedures.
• Maintains a safe, clean, therapeutic environment and adheres to infection control guidelines.
• Practices proper technique during sterile procedures.
• Demonstrates safe work habits, identifies and immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the registered nurse.

Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years experience as an LPN

Work Schedule: 8 hour evening tours; 3:30 pm to 12:00 am

Recruitment Incentive : May be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Mr. Onnie Green, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Not Eligible

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Starting at $47,301 Per Year (GS 3-6)

Serves as program support assistant responsible for performing duties in a variety of functional specialization's to provide information and management assistance in planning, controlling and/or reporting on the fiscal resource, acquisition of equipment and services, program accomplishment and program administration. Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs a variety of administrative duties designed to assist administrative management for Education Service operations and the efficient accomplishment of test objectives.
• The employee independently compiles, consolidates, coordinates and organizes a wide variety of data utilizing personal computers and
  state-of-the-art electronic data processing skills to support management decision making.
• Assignments require a practical knowledge of the Education Service, and established guidelines relating to the budget, supply and procurement processes and statistical reporting and records systems.
• Maintains extensive database of current work and backlog. Initiates job order requests in system; monitors hours and dollars charged against job estimate and notifies team chief as to problem areas during performance. Initials lateral transfers, equipment turn-ins and additions.
• Prepares, verifies, and/or closes out procurement documents, files, reports, or records.
• Monitors the expenditure of funds and keeps the supervisor advised of the status of the operating budget and alert to the critical areas where adjustments may be required.
• Work requires comprehensive knowledge of Department of Veterans Affairs and Medical Center policies, rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program areas assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant (OA)/PD078140
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6)

Duties include, but not limited to:
Leads three or more employees in the distribution area of Logistics:

• Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization and assures timely accomplishment of assigned workload.
• Monitors status and progress of work, makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities. Obtains assistance from the supervisor on problems that may arise, such as backlogs which cannot be disposed of promptly.
• Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work.
• Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and make available written instructions, reference materials and supplies.
• Gives on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices.
• Maintains current knowledge and answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, or other guidelines as necessary and obtains needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems that come up.
• Checks on work in progress or spot checks work not requiring review. Reviews completed work to see that supervisor instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met.
• Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers others to supervisor.
• Reports to supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of employees, and on behavior problems or issues.
• Provides information to supervisor as requested.

Supply Distribution:

• Maintains stock at primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services. This involves pulling stock inventory and material from main inventory for delivery; replenishing stock inventory; interacting with clinical and administrative customers to ensure issues and needs are identified and either resolved or escalated to supervisors or Inventory Management Specialists as needed; maintaining records on stock levels; recommending revisions in stock levels as needed to supply changes to Inventory Management Specialists; communicating to the supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment and procedures, providing information as needed orally or in writing regarding customer or external stakeholder issues, general telephone inquiries and visitor referrals; communicating with customers and vendors to obtain information regarding medical supplies.
• Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates. Supports managers in checking inventory for stock identified for recalled items and hazard alerts; assists managers and customers complete work orders for needed equipment.
• Ensures critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled, resolving deviations when possible, and escalating significant deviations to the Inventory Management Specialists.
• Performs daily inventory of primary and secondary inventory points using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule that will allow for timely replenishment orders. Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock.
• Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems such as GIP. Utilizes a pager or similar device to expedite the pick/delivery of items needed in user areas throughout the facility. Fills requests for items based on daily schedules of need or on an emergent basis as appropriate.
• Delivers supplies in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring that supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition.
• Deliveries will be to wards, clinics and other secondary locations that may be in remote sites. Delivery by motor vehicle may be required.
• Completes specialty cart preparation and stocking.
• Cleans assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles as published in infection control guidelines, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Joint Commission standards as scheduled.

Inventory Control - Receiving:

• Receives supplies and material into the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area. Unpacks/uncrates supplies from shipping cartons; properly stores supplies and material in main/primary inventory areas. Stores items in accordance with established guidelines, utilizing a computerized inventory system, to ensure sterility and integrity of the supplies and material and the data integrity of the inventory management system. Through periodic inventory and discussion with ward and clinical personnel, maintains stock levels, returns reusable supplies to the distribution area, and informs clinic and ward personnel on new or changed items and supplies, current medical supply resources, and shelf life.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Lead Supply Technician/PD04069A

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6)

Major duties may include, but are not limited to:
GS-11 Pharmacist:
1. The Pharmacist recommends appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcome; after review with a Clinical Pharmacist, S/he prescribes as appropriate.
2. In conjunction with Clinical Pharmacist review, provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and/or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of the patient.
3. Performs continuous evaluation of prescribed medications to assure optimal drug therapy.
4. Provides medication counseling to patients.
5. In conjunction with a Clinical Pharmacist, serves as a drug information resource by providing up-to-date drug information to prescribers, other health care professionals, patients and caregivers.

GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist:
1. Provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and/or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of the patient both orally and in writing. Monitoring will include prospective review and intervention concerning the following:

• Therapeutic appropriateness of a patient's drug regimen
• Therapeutic duplication in the patient's drug regimen
• Appropriateness of the route and method of administration
• Degree of patient compliance with the prescribed drug regimen
• Drug-drug, drug-food, drug-laboratory, or drug disease interactions
• Clinical and pharmacokinetic laboratory data to evaluate the efficacy of drug therapy and to anticipate side effects, toxicity, or adverse effects.
• Physical signs and clinical symptoms relevant to the patient's drug therapy

2. Provides medication counseling to patients.
3. Serves as a drug information resource by providing up-to-date drug information to prescribers, other health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
4. Evaluates prescriptions by reviewing the patient's chart for pertinent laboratory data, drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions, monitors for adverse drug effects, and drug allergies.
5. Performs medication reconciliation at all transitions of care, including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non-VA medications or discontinuing duplicate medications or those the patient is not taking.
6. Assesses drug safety and efficacy, including evaluation of physical symptoms Reports adverse drug events (ADE), near misses, and medication errors in alignment with VA ADERS reporting program.
7. Recommends formulary alternatives and completes non-formulary consults as assigned.
8. Provides pharmacokinetic consultation, including dosing vancomycin and aminoglycosides, in accordance with local policy.
9. Implements PBM Committee policies including therapeutic interchanges and automatic substitutions to include appropriate patient and provider education.
10. Performs all tasks having to do with medication preparation and dispensing in Outpatient and Inpatient Pharmacy Operations which include Mental Health, Chemotherapy, and Controlled Substances.
11. Reviews all medication orders for appropriateness, drug selection, dosage, route of administration and the amount, prior to dispensing.
12. Ensures all medication orders are entered into the electronic patient medical record.
13. Reviews medication profiles and monitors for compliance or potential abuse; problems encountered shall be resolved.
Selects, compounds, dispenses and fills a range of drugs including extemporaneous preparations, special formulations, ophthalmic (subconjunctival and intravitreal injections), narcotics, investigational drugs, oncolytic agents, etc., in both outpatient and inpatient areas. Adequate quality assurance procedures shall be followed as applicable.
14. Assumes an active role in the overall pharmacy-training program consisting of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacist.
15. Responsible for conducting on-the-job training and provide guidance for all Pharmacy Operations processes and procedures.

Work Schedule: Rotating Day Shifts (0700-1530, 0730-1600, 0800-1630, 0830-1700, 0930-1800, 0700-1830, 0700-1930). Will be required to work at least one weekend per month (weekend tours include 0700-1530, 0700-1830, 0700-1930, 0730-1600, 1130-midnight, 1530-midnight). Will be required to work some holidays and provide coverage for odd tours and nights (1230-2100,1530-midnight, 2000-0830, 2000-0730, midnight-0800). May be required to work extra weekends and holidays during periods of staffing shortages. Tour of duty can be changed based on agency's needs.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 544-56008
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $122,636 Per Year (GS 00)

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.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, First Shift
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supply Technician/PD065940
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Starting at $41,297 Per Year (GS 5)