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This position is located in the Veteran's Health Administration, Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) in a VA Medical Center (VAMC) located in Richmond Virginia. This position serves as the Program Specialist Controlled Substance Coordinator (CSC) in the Quality Management Service at the VAMC in Richmond, VA. This position serves as the hospital wide CSC overseeing all initiatives for the Richmond VA Medical Center as it relates to the Controlled Substance Inspection Program.
04/23/2024 to 05/02/2024
$62,579 - $81,352 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
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CBTA-12396405-24-AJ
788158500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current/Former Federal Government Employee; The public; Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL); Individuals with disabilities; Military spouses; Veterans
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 1108.2 and 1108.1.
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
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/02/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12396405.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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