Total 21 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii

• Serve as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner facilitating pharmaceutical care services and direct patient care programs within assigned service(s) to ensure drug utilization activities are aligned with patient care needs and regulated standards.
• Maintain collaborative and comprehensive medication therapy management clinics and services in designated areas of practice, under a scope of practice.
• Delivers direct care to patients though a variety of modalities and ensure documentation for encounters and clinical decisions in the electronic health records.
• Reviews electronic medical record to monitor for appropriateness of drug therapy, including evaluation for adverse drug reactions, drug-drug and drug food interactions, disease due to iatrogenic cause, medication therapy duplication.
• Performs drug usage evaluations, quality assurance/ performance improvement activities as required.

• The MSA performs a full range of duties. The MSA is responsible for scheduling appointments including interpreting and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines.
• Assignments at this level include but are not limited to scheduling, canceling , rescheduling patient appointments and/or consultations, entering no show information, monitoring the electronic wait list, preparing for client visits, monitoring both inpatient and outpatient appointments for areas of responsibility, ensuring encounter forms are completed in order to obtain appropriate workload credit, verifying and updating demographics and insurance information, processing all emergency and non-emergency transfers to the VA facilities or private hospitals, performing basic eligibility, copays and pre authorization requirements for specific coverage such as Tricare sharing agreements etc.
• Performs administrative duties, customer service and other duties assigned for the proper and timely treatment of patients and maintains appointment schedules for one or more outpatient clinics.
• The incumbent must assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and or coverage occurs.
• The incumbent must be able to manage their time so as to ensure completion of the many administrative tasks required of them in their role in order to be successful.
• The incumbent must be cognizant of the many tasks required in performance of their respective roles and be attentive to detail and precise in the gathering and recording of information pertinent to the activities with which they are involved.
• The incumbent interact interprets a variety of providers orders, referrals, specific allergies, and other patient administrative activities such as means testing period. Demographic updates, beneficiary travel benefit determination.
• That incumbent supports patient safety standards using the correct VA identification for all patients through the use of two forms of identification, name and full Social Security number and date of birth. The patient may also present veterans' identification card for identification.
• The incumbent must use each interaction with the patient to validate and update patient demographic information either in person during check-in or over the phone period to to decrease the incidence of returned mail due to incorrect address is an inability to contact patient or design next to kin by phone due to incorrect contact information.

• Oversee other clinics’ sterile processing areas that fall under the Military Treatment Facility (MTF)'s area of responsibility.
• Perform all phases of sterilization using appropriate washers and steam sterilizers.
• Train staff in sterile processing procedures.
• Coordinate the retrieval and delivery of instruments to and from clinical spaces and surgical sites.
• Examine all instruments for proper function.
• Exercise technical supervision over assigned active-duty military Medical Supply Technicians (MST).

• Provide independent, preventive, therapeutic, and comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care.
• Perform and/or requests laboratory, radiological, and other diagnostic and screening tests, and interprets results, assesses specific problems/complications.
• Provide inpatient obstetrical care including labor management, vaginal delivery; performs and repairs episiotomies; repairs lacerations.
• Manage care of normal newborn including nutrition, elimination, and activity.
• Evaluate and manages the normal postpartum period to include determining hospital disposition, providing discharge counseling, completing necessary records, and conducting clinic follow-up.

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 14th, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 19, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.**

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

This position is located in the Specialty Care Service at the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The physician will report directly to the Section Chief of Cardiology.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct physical examinations and treatment, including echocardiography, stress testing, event/holter monitoring and other modalities related to the practice of Cardiology. Coordination of medical care with primary care providers, other subspecialists, social workers, data managers, pharmacists, dietitians, nursing, and other personnel as a leader of a multidisciplinary team.
• Utilize telemedicine to provide care to outer Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
• Ensures that high quality patient care is delivered in a resourceful and efficient manner.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with Cardiology disorders.
• Perform procedures related to the Cardiology sub subspecialty.
• Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and treatment of disease.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
• Potentially expand on a Clinician-Educator role as part of an Academic Affiliation with University of Hawaii.
• Provide resident and/or trainee supervision, as necessary and/or appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with other specialists and Primary Care PACT teams to ensure patients receive continuous quality care and to provide endocrinology training as requested.
• Will be required to travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located within VA Pacific Islands Health Care System. Schedule will be based on identified Veteran needs. Locations may include but not limited to Maui, Kauai, Hilo, Kona, Guam, and American Samoa.
• Other duties as assigned by the Section Chief of Cardiologyand/or Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Care and/or Chief of Staff.

• Performs full range of advanced practice nursing care duties for patients requiring psychiatric/behavioral health services.
• Performs psychiatric intakes, evaluate new patients, gather histories, discuss goals with patients, and implement mutually agreed upon solutions.
• Prescribes medications, educate patients about risks and benefits, probe for side effects, and monitor progress.
• Participates with other medical staff in interpreting and evaluating continuing changes in direct patient care, conflicting requirements, or technological development in the medical field.
• Maintain appropriate records using a computerized record keeping and coding system.
• Present patient cases and classes for patient care conferences and academic institutions.

• Perform a wide variety of filing and records keeping, updating manuals on policy and directives, reporting and informational duties.
• Provide information and guidance to staff on procedures, forms, and documentation required to support budget estimates and requests.
• Serve as Administrative Coordinator for internal Civilian Personnel Actions.
• Use basic and advanced office automation program functions to perform management and/or program support assignments.
• Review all incoming and outgoing mail for the organization, sorting, distributing and ensuring completing and timeframe.

Responsible for the administrative management of health records, which includes planning, managing, advising, and directing the health information program in accordance with applicable Federal laws, facility by-laws, VHA policy, The Joint Commission standards, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and other regulatory and accrediting agencies. The Health Information Manager also creates and monitors systems to ensure accurate, timely, and complete health records, in accordance with VHA policy and The Joint Commission health information protocols.

Measures ongoing intradepartmental performance by establishing priorities, collecting data, monitoring and reporting outcomes, using valid and reliable techniques to analyze trends and variation, and taking appropriate action based on findings. Responsible for all facets of health records management for the facility ensuring maintenance of complete, accurate, timely, clinically-pertinent, and readily-accessible patient health records, which contain sufficient recorded information to serve as a basis to plan patient care, support diagnoses, warrant treatment, measure outcomes, support education and facilitate performance improvement processes and legal requirements. Develops policies, processes, and procedures that address all VA, Federal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements for HIM. Evaluates health records program and independently determines the nature and extent of problem areas. Develops recommendations and solutions for program improvement. Develops and implements innovative solutions to correct technical, complex problems.

Must provide detailed technical expertise in health records science and other very technical aspects of health information. Maintains all health information input into the local VistA database and assures timely transmission of that data into all VA centralized databases - most frequently those maintained at the Austin Data Processing Center. Must assure that all health information that is coded and abstracted meets the requirements of the VA and/or The Joint Commission and is consistent with professional health records standards.

Clinical support role: The incumbent is a key advisor to the Chief of Staff, Executive Management, and clinicians and is responsible for providing technical guidance on health information issues such as documentation requirements, liability issues, advance directives, informed consent, patient privacy and confidentiality, etc. Recommends improvements in documentation used to provide patient care, to optimize VERA workload, third party reimbursement and to manage resources. Completes internal quality assurance reviews to ensure employee performance and that work meets quality
and quantity standards. Establishes monitors to ensure the timeliness of hard-copy and/or electronic health record entries and reports findings with subsequent trending of data. Provides management officials hard copy and/or electronic health record review results and trends on an ongoing basis. Maintains and reports delinquent records by number, type of deficiencies and responsible provider. Incumbent serves as a resource for patient data on both patient-specific and aggregate databases. Represents HAS and acts as subject matter expert at the facility-wide Health Records Committee. In this capacity, the incumbent advises the committee on health record issues; including VA requirements, The Joint Commission standards, record retrieval processes, health record components, systems, goals, electronic records, etc.

The CHIM at this level has the full complement of HIMS supervisory responsibility including coding, file room, scanning, release of information, and transcription. Oversees the facility Records Manager. Incumbent is responsible for directing the operations of all personnel working within the Health Information program and is regularly involved in labor relations and budget management. Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves leave requests.


Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May Be Authorized

• You will administer a safety and occupational health program in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• You will interpret policy to guide and aid commands in the improvement of their overall safety performance
• You will identify developmental and training needs of employees to maintain staff knowledge of procedures and regulations.
• You will use Safety and Occupational Health principles, practice and procedures to develop and recommend the implementation and management of safety and health programs.
• You will deliver safety education training programs to address the needs identified through established requirements, inspections, and evaluations.
• You will assign work based on skill level, strengths, weaknesses, and priorities to improve workflow efficiency.

• You will develop safety and occupational health presentations to increase personnel awareness and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• You will draft reports on mishap investigations resulting in damage to property, equipment, or occupational illness to personnel explaining identifies causes and preventative actions.
• You will coordinate long-term studies of unsafe work conditions with supervisors.
• You will perform risk assessments of hazardous processes and working conditions to determine hazard control techniques that minimize or eliminate unsafe and unhealthful operations.
• You will review mishap reports for accuracy and causal factors to institute corrective action and prevent recurrence.

• Execute assigned safety and occupational health program(s) to meet regulatory and mission requirements.
• Investigate and analyze accidents occurring in munitions and industrial areas to determine cause and contributing factors; prepares written accident reports concerning findings.
• Assist senior safety specialists in the development of safety criteria for new equipment and facilities in munitions and industrial areas.
• Conducts surveys and inspections of buildings, structures, shop equipment areas, work practices, operations, facilities, mechanical processes and personnel to determine adequacy of safety program in assigned organizational element.
• Identify and evaluate conditions which may be hazardous to workers health and safety and recommends corrective measures/solutions to eliminate or control those hazards.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, with possible Saturday rotation
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The LPN/LVN is responsible for goals and interventions that promote veterans in attaining maximum functional potential. This is accomplished through but not limited to modalities such as ambulation, bowel and bladder training, dressing, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, range of motion exercises and fall prevention modalities.

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

• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, and/or Intramuscular) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's health condition, which may include prescribed medications/treatments, to promptly and accurately documenting identified changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN/SCP.
• Takes appropriate actions based upon communications, observations, veteran care reports, provider/staff discussion.
• Reports changes to provider and demonstrates the knowledge and ability to effectively intervene and recommend and implement strategies that assure optimal, safe and effective care.
• Assists other staff to prioritize the overall veteran care needs and adjusts the plan of care as needed
• Accurately and consistently reports and records significant veteran information received from other team members and can analyze and implement modifications based on these reports.

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 13th, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 18, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.**

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (possible Saturdays)
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

This position is located in the Specialty Care Service at the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The physician will report directly to the Associate Chief of Staff of Specialty Care.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct physical examinations and treatment, coordination of medical care with primary care providers, other subspecialists, social workers, data managers, pharmacists, dietitians, nursing, and other personnel as a leader of a multidisciplinary team.
• Utilize telemedicine to provide care to outer Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
• Ensures that high quality patient care is delivered in a resourceful and efficient manner.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with GI and hepatic disorders.
• Perform procedures related to the GI subspecialty.
• Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and treatment of disease.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
• Potentially expand on a Clinician-Educator role as part of an Academic Affiliation with University of Hawaii.
• Provide resident and/or trainee supervision, as necessary and/or appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with other specialists and Primary Care PACT teams to ensure patients receive continuous quality care and to provide endocrinology training as requested.
• Will be required to travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located within VA Pacific Islands Health Care System. Schedule will be based on identified Veteran needs. Locations may include but not limited to Maui, Molokai, Kauai, Hilo, Kona, Guam, Saipan, and American Samoa.
• Other duties as assigned by Chief of Gastroenterology and/or Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Care and/or Chief of Staff.

• Plan, direct, analyze, and coordinate administrative activities within the clinic as directed by Group Practice Manager.
• Establish operating policies to implement administrative management and personnel matters.
• Develop plan, and program to initiate, manage, control and assess the impact of new and on-going services.
• Provide budget and accounting expertise and support to interpret financial information and applies accounting concepts to analyze data.
• Prepare a variety of monthly reports covering status of funds, expenses, and obligations.
• Conduct management studies, including cost effectiveness, organizational structure, and equipment utilization.
• Review manpower records and charts maintained for proper maintenance.
• Perform management analyses for special projects, such as budget formulation and execution, automation management, civilian personnel issues, procurement planning, resource management, and organizational efficiency.

As the Lead Police Officer, you will:

• Leads a unit or team of employees and distributes/balances workload in accordance with established workflow or job specialization;
• Empathizes, engages, and communicates with all individuals encountered to ensure a positive and safe environment;
• Instructs/trains employees in specific tasks and job techniques;
• Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers others to supervisor;
• Assures compliance with federal, state, county and municipal laws and ordinances as they pertain to VA property and agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work;
• Writes uniform offense reports covering incidents that contain pertinent information, which is factual, classified properly, and submits reports timely;
• Questions victims and witnesses at the scene of an incident;
• Issues citations for personally observed violations of the law, rules, or regulations;
• Assists victims of accidents or assaults by providing first aid, etc.;
• Obtains statements from persons involved in or who has witnessed an accident;
• Pursues and apprehends person fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist arrest while on VA property;
• Identifies and reacts to overcome life threatening situations such as natural or manmade disasters, hostage, barrier, terrorist attack, kidnap, or felony assault;
• Conducts long and short-term investigations;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.