Program Specialist - Richmond, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Manages the Controlled Substances Inspection Program for the Richmond VA Medical Center and is responsible for ensuring the Medical Center is in compliance with VA regulations and mandates.

Recommends appointment and release of the inspectors appointed to the Controlled Substance inspection Program.

Serves as the medical center expert on controlled substance inspections and trains, manages and leads from 20-25 controlled substance inspectors from diverse areas of the medical center.

Oversee and provide guidance and direction to the medical center clinical services and administrative services regarding the planning, implementation and continuous compliance, maintenance, and coordination with the Controlled Substance Program and VHA Handbooks and

Maintain awareness of laws and regulations, keeping appraised of current changes that may affect the Medical Center Controlled Substance Program through seminars, training programs, conferences, and personal contacts.

Prepare a monthly summary of findings including all noted discrepancies to the Chief of Quality Management, Chief of Staff, Associate Director of Patient Care Services, Associate Director, and Director.

Document and report on trends and frequency of non-compliance with the VHA Handbook regarding the nationally mandated program.

Monitor the monthly controlled substance unannounced inspections, by maintaining an active presence during the inspections by the inspectors.

Establish procedures for data validation, this objective is to assure accurate, timely, and consistent submission of inspection reports, quarterly statistical data, and end of the year analysis.

Providing guidance and counsel on the implementation and incorporation of the unannounced controlled substance inspections and compliance with related activities at the Richmond VA Medical Center.

Plans, develops, and directs planning processes for the Controlled Substance program in the Quality Management Service to carry out its mission and provides oversight to ensure proper implementation and follow through.

Provides advice to the QM Service Chief regarding the need for revision of the medical center's regulations and policies.

Performs staff support work in short and long-range planning efforts; directs, obtains and consolidates planning information from subordinate units; directs and recommends action or adjustments necessary to achieve required objectives.

Responsible for developing, providing, and coordinating operating programs for the medical center as it relates to Quality Management, which may include physicians, residents, nurses, and administrative staff.

Reviews internal systems to assure that both clinical and administrative activities are in compliance with agency, accrediting, and regulatory requirements.

Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:45am - 4:30pm - Monday - Friday

Telework:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#:
Program Specialist/PD029430

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass preemployment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,

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MOST CURRENT SF-50 MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.-
NOTE:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE MUST BE WELL DOCUMENTED AND DETAILED IN YOUR RESUME. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.**You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS
07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to**:
Recommending appointment and release of the inspectors appointed to the Controlled Substance Inspection Program. Coordinates and conducts inspectors training and assignments. Develops and implements effective, mandated education and training on the controlled substance inspecti