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• Establish study methods and techniques to be utilized in studies and audits.
• Interpret findings resulting from studies that are independently developed.
• Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative and/or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals, measures, and objectives.
• Recommend improvements to promote efficiency and cost savings.
• Develop various statistical tables and reports, or new or modified work methods, management processes and procedures for administering program services, guidelines and procedures for program operations.
• Review, monitor, analyze, and evaluate financial, narrative, and statistical reports and program data.

Starting at $72,553 Per Year (GS 11)

• Provide oversight and monitoring of overall costs, control, adherence to schedules and technical quality of work within Desktop Management and User Support/Computer Refresh Program.
• Oversee coordination of internal and external resources, ensuring IT projects remain within scope, on schedule, and within the defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments on a daily/weekly basis.
• Manage vendor relations, contract negotiations, project budget, and deadlines while focusing on maximum cost savings.
• Lead all phases of the project lifecycle such as initiation, planning, execution, supervision, and finalization all which mitigating risks in a proactive manner.
• Provide input for the IT governance, strategy, and portfolio management functions around acquisition feasibility, costs, and contract execution performance as needed.

Starting at $122,198 Per Year (GS 14)

The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications. The first 50 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (50 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Salary range listed is the locality pay scale US-wide. Actual salary will be based on location of the selectee and may be higher.
• Veteran's preference does not apply to current Federal employees.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Works closely with the Principal Proponent and the Planning Committee to develop a successful Study Protocol for clinical trial proposals assigned to the Center.
• Provides guidance and direction in study design, statistical methodology for sample size estimation and data analysis, protocol requirements, data collection and management, inputs to the study budget, and adherence to International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and VA Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) guidelines and policies.
• Works with other staff, management, and, if applicable, pharmaceutical sponsors and other government agency sponsors representative on an approved CSP multi-center clinical trial.
• Coordinates and/or oversees development and implementation of (a) protocol revisions, updates and modification, (b) study operations manual, and (c) study monitoring processes including participant enrollment and follow up, study close-out, interim and final reports/ analysis of study data.
• Analyzes collected data in order to elucidate significant factors, relationships, and trends;prepare cross tabulations or frequency listings of selected variables to assess the validity of data.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Position Description/PD#: Statistician (Health)/PD00692-A
Telework: Not applicable; remote position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $103,409 Per Year (GS 13)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Must be able to work during these hours.
Virtual: This is a virtual position 100%
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Accountant/PD03199-O
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This Announcement will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Accounting Section relative to matters of policy, interpretation of regulations and procedures which are of greater than average difficulty.
• Planning, establishing, and maintaining a commercial-type double entry accounting system covering several appropriations, one revolving fund, general post funds, personal funds of patients, research, grants and construction appropriations, the overall budget is over $520,000,000.
• Serves as technical accounting advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and station management; including advising or proper procedures to be followed when procedures have not been disseminated or must be developed locally to meet station needs, is often called upon to attend meetings related to financial matters and inter-service relations.
• As a principal staff member of Fiscal Service, incumbent is a member of VASNHCS committees and attends both formal and informal management meetings.
• Advises VASNHCS on proper accounting procedures to ensure that the data conforms to regulations.
• Performs financial audits, analysis, and evaluations of the financial operations and related procedures as part of the Fiscal Service Quality Assurance System.
• Verifying, analyzing and/or reconciling a very large number of computer generated reports validating General Ledger control accounts to their related subsidiary records maintained in Fiscal, Supply, Voluntary Services, Medical Administration, Research, Prosthetics and Engineering and Facilities Management Services.
• Reviews present computer system and recommends and implements changes and improvements as needed to interface with other computer systems, to meet other services' and supported facilities' needs arid requirements and to improve the overall functions of the Accounting Section.
• Responsible for the complete management of the section, identifying the needs of the section, including but not limited to manpower, equipment, supplies, and space, as well as identify methods to reduce costs in these areas.
• The incumbent may cover during the absence of the Assistant Fiscal Officer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12)

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
Psychologist: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Psychology-Career-Flyer.pdf

This position is a staff psychologist position, serving as a member of a fully virtual Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team. The virtual BHIP team functions as a regular and fully-functioning BHIP team, though team members are virtual.

Duties and skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnose mental disorders.
• Conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments.
• Treat mental disorders through individual, family, and group psychotherapy, utilizing Evidence Based Treatments.
• Perform formal and informal assessments for a wide variety of patient conditions and diagnoses, including mental illness, substance abuse and general emotional and cognitive functioning.
• Ensure the assessment and care provided accommodate to the cognitive, emotional, chronological maturation, and diversity needs of the person served.
• Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions with a strong emphasis on evidence-based models of care in the outpatient mental health setting.
• Conduct assessments appropriate to individual patients with attention to the implications of test results for a veteran's every-day, real-world function, and successful treatment/management of health problems with an emphasis on behavioral health factors associated with improved quality of life.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and family members to support healthcare adherence and relapse prevention.
• Work with assigned Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team to support optimum clinical care.
• Consult and coordinate care with community providers following HIPPA practices to support psychosocial recovery of the person served.
• Provide clinical supervision to health professions trainees and unlicensed psychologists.
• Support activities of the Psychology Training Program and participate in relevant educational seminars.
• Participate in improvement of clinical supervision skills with emphasis on Evidence Based Practice models.
• Provide training and guidance to other mental health staff, as directed, and based on areas of expertise.
• Participate in program development tasks, as assigned.
• Participate in planning of measurement, gathering and analysis of outcome data to guide program evaluation and development.
• Assume responsibility for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation.
• Maintain ongoing scholarly and self-education activities.
• Participate in psychology peer review.
• May serve as faculty at local or other system-wide education and training conferences.
• May serve as primary investigator on research projects.
• Work with local APA-accredited psychology programs to facilitate dissertation research in the areas of psychosocial recovery and improved quality of life for individuals who have mental health challenges.
• Serve on committees or work groups, as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mountain time zone
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact anthony.salas3@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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 Available
Virtual: This is a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 554-54106-A, 554-54107-A, 554-54108-A.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $62,107 Per Year (GS 11-13)

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
Psychologist: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Psychology-Career-Flyer.pdf

This position is a staff psychologist position, serving as a member of a fully virtual Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team. The virtual BHIP team functions as a regular and fully-functioning BHIP team, though team members are virtual.

Duties and skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnose mental disorders.
• Conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments.
• Treat mental disorders through individual, family, and group psychotherapy, utilizing Evidence Based Treatments.
• Perform formal and informal assessments for a wide variety of patient conditions and diagnoses, including mental illness, substance abuse and general emotional and cognitive functioning.
• Ensure the assessment and care provided accommodate to the cognitive, emotional, chronological maturation, and diversity needs of the person served.
• Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions with a strong emphasis on evidence-based models of care in the outpatient mental health setting.
• Conduct assessments appropriate to individual patients with attention to the implications of test results for a veteran's every-day, real-world function, and successful treatment/management of health problems with an emphasis on behavioral health factors associated with improved quality of life.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and family members to support healthcare adherence and relapse prevention.
• Work with assigned Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team to support optimum clinical care.
• Consult and coordinate care with community providers following HIPPA practices to support psychosocial recovery of the person served.
• Provide clinical supervision to health professions trainees and unlicensed psychologists.
• Support activities of the Psychology Training Program and participate in relevant educational seminars.
• Participate in improvement of clinical supervision skills with emphasis on Evidence Based Practice models.
• Provide training and guidance to other mental health staff, as directed, and based on areas of expertise.
• Participate in program development tasks, as assigned.
• Participate in planning of measurement, gathering and analysis of outcome data to guide program evaluation and development.
• Implement program design and assists in clinical management of program staff, as assigned.
• Assume responsibility for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation.
• Maintain ongoing scholarly and self-education activities.
• Participate in psychology peer review.
• May serve as faculty at local or other system-wide education and training conferences.
• May serve as primary investigator on research projects.
• Serve on committees or work groups, as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mountain time zone
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact anthony.salas3@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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 Available
Virtual: This is a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 554-54106-A, 554-54107-A, 554-54108-A.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $62,107 Per Year (GS 00)

Duties included, but are not limited to:

According to the requirements of the Commission on Cancer, the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System's Cancer Committee, the National VA Oncology Program and the NCI SEER Programs, incumbent identifies required reportable diseases in this facility's patients through the use of the VISTA Oncology Program.

Thoroughly searches the medical record to identify and code all information pertinent to the patient's diagnosis. This includes demographics, diagnosis, site and histology, diagnostic procedures, extent of disease, and treatment.

Coding assignments may involve highly technical, complex diagnoses/procedures. The incumbent utilizes coding references to ensure that complete and accurate data is collected. In addition, uses specific codes required in a cancer registry, stage of disease, morphology and topography using International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, AJCC Staging Manual, and the FORDS manual.

Independently codes a wide variety of medical diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures. These include:

• 1) Codes stages of disease using American Joint Commission on Cancer staging requirements.
• 2) Analyzes the consistency of coding of registry data, cancer diagnosis, histology, treatment, (including surgical procedures, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy and radiation therapy).
• 3) Identifies coding discrepancies.
• 4) Facilitates resolution of coding discrepancies by discussion with providers.
• 5) Codes complicated medical records having diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic procedures that are identified as difficult to classify.
• 6) Reviews records to obtain data.
• 7) Enters data obtained from the record into the registry software.
• 8) Analyzes data retrieved and provides the results to health care staff for research, patient care, protocol studies and trends in cancer.

The incumbent submits data monthly to the VA:. Central Cancer Registry, per directives and to the American College of Surgeon's National Cancer Database annually. Data includes codes for diagnosis and procedures, topography, morphology, and stag of disease, provider information and coded data for the treatment of cancer. The incumbent ensures that data is reported accurately and in correct format.

Performs research and periodic statistical repo sand prepares correspondence by retrieving and releasing data following a standardized approach that meets the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act regulations. The incumbent maintains health record indexes and compiles administrative and health statistics for physicians as well as all other health care staff at this facility and throughout the VA System.

Organizes and maintains a data system which conforms to the standards of an Approved Cancer Program and meets the needs of the users of the registry data. The incumbent must follow these patients until their death, entering the progression of their disease into the computer program. Each patient abstract is updated as recurrences develop and annual follow-up is completed.

Independently maintains a registry that is continuously prepared for a Commission on Cancer survey, to include the necessary documentation needed for the surveyor's review. This includes but is not limited to Tumor Board/Cancer Conference documentation, Cancer Committee 1minutes, and the registry procedure manual.

Coordinates, oversees, and facilitates the Cancer Committee meetings to monitor compliance with ACoC standards to ensure certification of the Cancer Program. The incumbent is obliged to verify updates to maintain compliance with Regulatory Organizations. Develops and Monitors Quality Management and Improvement, Performance Projects and Special Studies to Enhance Cancer Patient Care and to meet Requirements of the Commission on Cancer Monitors cancer committee processes and procedures implemented to improve patient care and to verify compliance of plans and requirements.

Provides administrative guidance and advice to staff regarding methods of proper use of AJCC Staging forms and other medical record documentation concerning the cancer patient. Performs the quantitative and qualitative analysis on medical records to ensure that all component parts are present, accurate, complete, timely, and will meet the established requirements and standards of JCAHO and the American College of Surgeons.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Telework: This is a Remote position.
Functional Statement #: 93094A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $54,292 Per Year (GS 8)

Duties included, but are not limited to:

According to the requirements of the Commission on Cancer, the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System's Cancer Committee, the National VA Oncology Program and the NCI SEER Programs, incumbent identifies required reportable diseases in this facility's patients through the use of the VISTA Oncology Program.

Thoroughly searches the medical record to identify and code all information pertinent to the patient's diagnosis. This includes demographics, diagnosis, site and histology, diagnostic procedures, extent of disease, and treatment.

Coding assignments may involve highly technical, complex diagnoses/procedures. The incumbent utilizes coding references to ensure that complete and accurate data is collected. In addition, uses specific codes required in a cancer registry, stage of disease, morphology and topography using International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, AJCC Staging Manual, and the FORDS manual.

Independently codes a wide variety of medical diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures. These include:

• 1) Codes stages of disease using American Joint Commission on Cancer staging requirements.
• 2) Analyzes the consistency of coding of registry data, cancer diagnosis, histology, treatment, (including surgical procedures, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy and radiation therapy).
• 3) Identifies coding discrepancies.
• 4) Facilitates resolution of coding discrepancies by discussion with providers.
• 5) Codes complicated medical records having diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic procedures that are identified as difficult to classify.
• 6) Reviews records to obtain data.
• 7) Enters data obtained from the record into the registry software.
• 8) Analyzes data retrieved and provides the results to health care staff for research, patient care, protocol studies and trends in cancer.

The incumbent submits data monthly to the VA:. Central Cancer Registry, per directives and to the American College of Surgeon's National Cancer Database annually. Data includes codes for diagnosis and procedures, topography, morphology, and stag of disease, provider information and coded data for the treatment of cancer. The incumbent ensures that data is reported accurately and in correct format.

Performs research and periodic statistical repo sand prepares correspondence by retrieving and releasing data following a standardized approach that meets the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act regulations. The incumbent maintains health record indexes and compiles administrative and health statistics for physicians as well as all other health care staff at this facility and throughout the VA System.

Organizes and maintains a data system which conforms to the standards of an Approved Cancer Program and meets the needs of the users of the registry data. The incumbent must follow these patients until their death, entering the progression of their disease into the computer program. Each patient abstract is updated as recurrences develop and annual follow-up is completed.

Independently maintains a registry that is continuously prepared for a Commission on Cancer survey, to include the necessary documentation needed for the surveyor's review. This includes but is not limited to Tumor Board/Cancer Conference documentation, Cancer Committee 1minutes, and the registry procedure manual.

Coordinates, oversees, and facilitates the Cancer Committee meetings to monitor compliance with ACoC standards to ensure certification of the Cancer Program. The incumbent is obliged to verify updates to maintain compliance with Regulatory Organizations. Develops and Monitors Quality Management and Improvement, Performance Projects and Special Studies to Enhance Cancer Patient Care and to meet Requirements of the Commission on Cancer Monitors cancer committee processes and procedures implemented to improve patient care and to verify compliance of plans and requirements.

Provides administrative guidance and advice to staff regarding methods of proper use of AJCC Staging forms and other medical record documentation concerning the cancer patient. Performs the quantitative and qualitative analysis on medical records to ensure that all component parts are present, accurate, complete, timely, and will meet the established requirements and standards of JCAHO and the American College of Surgeons.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Virtual: This is a Remote position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $39,576 Per Year (GS 00)

The duties of the position may include but, are not limited to:

• Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations;
• Conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions to ensure that vision clinical and administrative service requirements have addressed considerations such as construction, budgeting, supporting manpower and other factors;
• Provides training to the facility Contracting Officers on procurement policies and new processes and procedures related to procurement;
• Establishes, expedites and reviews consolidation of all procurement packages including unique, emergent and complex requirements to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions;
• Develops and conducts presentations/recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders to explain regulations and procedures;
• Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines in order to obtain agreement, standardize enterprise equipment, supply and/or service requirements in support of strategic acquisition plans;
• Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms;
• Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes including requirements, definition, justification and approval for service contract extension, method of contracting, evaluation of proposals and all phases of contract administration; and
• Monitors quality assurance surveillance plans to ensure that contracted services meet the expectations and needs of the facility.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm or 7:30am - 4:00pm
Virtual: Remote 100% Within Area.
Position Description/PD#: Acquisition & Utilization Specialist/PD99810S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $72,553 Per Year (GS 11)

The incumbent is responsible for

• Supervising all employees in the Managerial Cost Accounting (MCA).
• Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the program.
• Providing financial analysis and reporting support to all facilities in the Network.
• Exercise supervisory authority and responsibilities involving work assignments.
• Utilizes subordinates to lead, coordinate or oversee work.
• Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations and in advising management officials of higher rank
• Assures reasonable equity (among units, groups, teams, projects, etc.) of performance standards and rating techniques developed by subordinates.
• Directs a major program with significant resources.
• Evaluates subordinate staff.
• Resolves group grievances or serious employee complaints.
• Audits all facility databases to ensure that they reflect medical center organizational structures within the Network and describe the services provided to patients. Supports the integration of MCA into the budget process, working with budget analysts, department managers, the CFO, top management, and the Network.
• Develops a training program for service line managers covering the interpretation and potential applications of variance information and other MCA reports.
• Serves as a consultant and resource to VISN 19 Medical Centers, VISN, and Program Office personnel.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm.
Virtual: This is a virtual position
Position Description/PD#: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $122,198 Per Year (GS 14)

Basic Functions:

• Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters (outpatient and/or inpatient professional services) covering the full range of health care services provided by the VAMC. Applies advanced 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 /assigns codes from the current versions of the International Classification of Diseases, Current Procedural Terminology, and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System.
• 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. Also applies codes based on guidelines specific to certain diagnoses, procedures, and other criteria used to classify patients under the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation program
• Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information
• 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.
• Insures provider documentation is complete and supports the diagnoses and procedures coded. Directly consults with the professional staff for clarification of conflicting or ambiguous clinical data. Reports incorrect documentation or codes
• Expertly searches the patient health record to find documentation justifying code assignment based on an expanded knowledge of the organization and structure of the patient record.
• Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to correctly code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin. Corrects any identified data errors or inconsistencies to ensure acceptance in the national VA database within established timelines. Independently researches references to resolve any questionable code errors
• Uses a variety of computer applications in day to day activities and duties, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access; competent in use of the health record applications (VistA and CPRS) as well as the encoder product suite.
• Orients and instructs new personnel and/or students from affiliated health information or medical record technology programs
• Works within a team environment; supports peers in meeting goals and deadlines; flexible and handles multiple tasks; works under pressure; and copes with frequently changing projects and deadlines.
• Conducts re-reviews of codes abstracted for outpatient encounters identified by the VERA committee to determine if based on the documentation the specific VERA coding requirements were followed; corrects coding as needed to ensure proper patient classification in the VERA program.
• Codes inpatient professional fee services for identified inpatient admissions. Code selection is based upon strict compliance with regulatory fraud and abuse guidelines and VA specific guidance for optimum allowable reimbursement.
• Establishes the primary and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient encounters following applicable regulations, instructions, and requirements for allowable reimbursement; links the appropriate diagnosis to the procedure and/or determines level of E/M service provided. Understands the nuances of the CPT coding system for Third Party Insurance cost recovery and accurately interprets instructional notations; bundles encounters when appropriate; identifies non-billable encounters.
• Codes all Operating Room procedures reported in the Surgical Package of the VistA hospital system; applies ICD and CPT coding guidelines and selects proper codes using the current code set and the encoder product suite; ensures all procedures file to the appropriate Patient Care Encounter; adds Anesthesia and Pathology codes to the PCE encounter for all billable surgical cases.
• Reviews and codes assigned fee service Care in the Community outpatient encounters using the paper or electronic documentation obtained from non-VA facilities such as Community Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, military facilities, etc.
• Codes diagnoses from paper forms for VA registries such as Agent Orange, Ionizing Radiation, Persian Gulf, Prisoner of War, etc.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 0800-1630 PST
Compressed/Flexible:
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 0000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $60,794 Per Year (GS 8)

Basic Functions:

• Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters (outpatient and/or inpatient professional services) covering the full range of health care services provided by the VAMC. Applies advanced 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 /assigns codes from the current versions of the International Classification of Diseases, Current Procedural Terminology, and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System.
• 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. Also applies codes based on guidelines specific to certain diagnoses, procedures, and other criteria used to classify patients under the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation program
• Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information
• 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.
• Insures provider documentation is complete and supports the diagnoses and procedures coded. Directly consults with the professional staff for clarification of conflicting or ambiguous clinical data. Reports incorrect documentation or codes
• Expertly searches the patient health record to find documentation justifying code assignment based on an expanded knowledge of the organization and structure of the patient record.
• Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to correctly code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin. Corrects any identified data errors or inconsistencies to ensure acceptance in the national VA database within established timelines. Independently researches references to resolve any questionable code errors
• Uses a variety of computer applications in day to day activities and duties, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access; competent in use of the health record applications (VistA and CPRS) as well as the encoder product suite.
• Orients and instructs new personnel and/or students from affiliated health information or medical record technology programs
• Works within a team environment; supports peers in meeting goals and deadlines; flexible and handles multiple tasks; works under pressure; and copes with frequently changing projects and deadlines.
• Conducts re-reviews of codes abstracted for outpatient encounters identified by the VERA committee to determine if based on the documentation the specific VERA coding requirements were followed; corrects coding as needed to ensure proper patient classification in the VERA program.
• Codes inpatient professional fee services for identified inpatient admissions. Code selection is based upon strict compliance with regulatory fraud and abuse guidelines and VA specific guidance for optimum allowable reimbursement.
• Establishes the primary and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient encounters following applicable regulations, instructions, and requirements for allowable reimbursement; links the appropriate diagnosis to the procedure and/or determines level of E/M service provided. Understands the nuances of the CPT coding system for Third Party Insurance cost recovery and accurately interprets instructional notations; bundles encounters when appropriate; identifies non-billable encounters.
• Codes all Operating Room procedures reported in the Surgical Package of the VistA hospital system; applies ICD and CPT coding guidelines and selects proper codes using the current code set and the encoder product suite; ensures all procedures file to the appropriate Patient Care Encounter; adds Anesthesia and Pathology codes to the PCE encounter for all billable surgical cases.
• Reviews and codes assigned fee service Care in the Community outpatient encounters using the paper or electronic documentation obtained from non-VA facilities such as Community Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, military facilities, etc.
• Codes diagnoses from paper forms for VA registries such as Agent Orange, Ionizing Radiation, Persian Gulf, Prisoner of War, etc.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 0800-1630 PST
Compressed/Flexible:Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 0000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $60,794 Per Year (GS 8)

Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Role: Pharmacy Technician (Community Mental Health Services)

Band: 5

Posts available: 1wte (37.5hours/week)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Duddon House and Dane Garth)

Due to a review of the staff skill mix and internal staff movement, we are excited to be able to offer a post for a Pharmacy Technician to work across inpatient and community mental health based in Barrow-in-Furness. The role offers the opportunity to work amongst various professionals and be a key member of the multidisciplinary team working across these sectors to support seamless transfer of care. The community team is based at Duddon House and the inpatient unit is Dane Garth in Barrow.

The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with the clinical team, which also includes a Clinical Pharmacist, to address the care needs of patients and service users. The post will also involve close liaison with, patients, carers, primary care, in-patient mental health services and local acute trusts.

There will also be a requirement to ensure safe and effective medicines management processes within the service. This will include compliance with regulatory medicines management standards and implementation of medicines safety alerts. As a valued member of the pharmacy team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to broader Trust initiatives and priorities. Due to the location of various units, an ability and willingness to travel around Trust locations on occasion may be required.

You should be enthusiastic and self -motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to prioritise own workload. You will provide a high level of pharmaceutical care as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team. In line with the rest of the trust The Bay will be implementing Clozapine One-Stop clinics and you would be instrumental in the development and delivery of this service.

Your time within the inpatient unit will enable the support and development of your role and your personal development, this will be especially useful for individuals with mental health experience.

There is no bank holiday or weekend working. We can also offer flexible working hours and are committed to improving working lives.

The Pharmacy Service within Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust is a well-established team with a wealth of expertise in both Mental Health and Community services and continues to provide high quality clinical input into all aspects of the health provision delivered by the organisation. We are a supportive team committed to the education and development of our expanding service.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024