Prosthetic Representative

This position serves as a Prosthetic Representative and works on various prosthetic and sensory aids programmatic assignments for Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Major Duties and Responsibilities to include but are not limited to: Serves as a Prosthetic Representative completing a variety of prosthetic and sensory aids assignments, projects, activities. Works directly with Veterans and clinical teams to assist with applications and answer questions related to benefit programs. Provide recommendations to the treatment team regarding the development of prescriptions and provide technical assistance and guidance on planning and coordination efforts, to address complex patient medical and rehabilitative needs for equipment, services, and benefits. Serves as a VHA and PSAS representative on local and national committees, workgroups, and teams to address a variety of PSAS's issues, initiatives, and projects. Drafts, develops, and implements new local organizational policies, directives, and procedures that are consistent with national policies, procedures, and programs. Oversees the operation of the Prosthetic, Orthotic, optical laboratories, including restorations activities. Completes contracting and procurement assignments to prepare and authorize purchase orders for a wide variety of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Monitors and analyzes PSAS compliance reports, Delayed Order Report, aged credit card transactions, compliance metrics and scorecards. Procures materials, supplies, and equipment; familiar with inventory stock and works collaboratively with Supply Chain to provide oversight of prosthetic service inventories. Ensure surgical implants are Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved/cleared. Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to establish local procedures and to disposition implants appropriately. Collaborate with clinical staff when devices and equipment require repair or replacement and take necessary actions to resolve issues. Reviews medical and administrative files of veterans; interviews veterans to determine if eligibility requirements are met and inspecting prosthetic equipment /appliances; and schedules patients and provide the necessary documentation to obtain the device needed. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. After a determination is made that it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens, necessary personnel may be appointed on a temporary basis under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 without regard to the citizenship requirements of 38 U.S.C. 7402 or any other law prohibiting the employment of or payment of compensation to a person who is not a citizen of the United States. Candidates must meet all other requirements for the grade level and position concerned. English Language Proficiency. Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who are not proficient in written and spoken English. Experience and Education. Individuals must meet at least one of the requirements below. Experience. One year of creditable experience that demonstrates: Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology; knowledge of accounting methods; ability to research, analyze, comprehend, and apply decisions; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management; and ability to work independently and as a member of a team; or Education. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care, public administration, or business. The 24 semester hours could include but is not limited to any combination from the fo

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?