Description du poste
The Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) within the Cheyenne VA Medical Center is looking to recruit (1) Prosthetic Representative to join there team. The PSAS provides support to optimize the health and independence of the Veteran services provided within various settings.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as an advanced trainee Prosthetic Representative performing a variety of technical, administrative, and analytical prosthetic related assignments. Obtains formal and informal on-the-job-training and exposure on the full range of Prosthetic Representative duties. Receives review, advice, and guidance complex, developmental assignments, projects, activities, and long-and-short term program goals, as it relates to prosthetic and sensory aids. Gains PSAS program exposure that is designed to build upon the advanced trainee knowledge, skills, and abilities while receiving detailed training and instruction. Serves as a team participant on local facility committees, workgroups, and teams to learn and obtain additional PSAS training and exposure. Serves as a trainee representative at the Department's public relations activities, (i.e. lectures, town halls, and in-services). Completes advance developmental assignments and receives guidance as need on a variety of administrative areas, including statistics, data analysis, budgeting, contracting, procurement, inventory management, human resources, etc. Works closely with senior PSAS's staff to draft and develop organizational policies and procedures that are consistent with national policies and procedures. Maintains awareness of VA's, VHA's, and PSAS's requirements by governing bodies, i.e. The Joint Commission (JC), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC). Completes advance trainee contracting and procurement assignments working closely with supervisors and/or senior Prosthetic Representatives to prepare and authorize purchase orders for a wide variety of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Ensures requests for items or services are complete and received under established timeframes. Confers with contractors, vendors, and other health care workers regularly regarding procurement needs, referring to senior staff for guidance as needed. Monitors contracts for compliance to the statement of work; and receives, analyzes, and completes requests for prosthetic equipment and services. Works closely with supervisor or senior staff to plan, draft, and prepare budget estimates; to develop cost-containment measures for prosthetic equipment and services; to assist with authorizing benefit payment and reimbursement. Procures materials, supplies, and equipment; familiar with inventory stock and works collaboratively with Supply Chain to provide oversight of prosthetic service inventories. Enters codes for every item purchased through and/or billed to ensure proper reporting. Conducts data analysis using statistical data to prepare various VHA and PSAS reports regarding prosthetics and sensory aids. Ensures surgical implants are Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved/cleared; collaborates with Supply Chain Management to establish local procedures and to disposition implants appropriately. Collaborates with clinical staff when devices and equipment require repair or replacement and takes necessary actions to resolve issues. Uses analytical abilities, communication skills, and social awareness to identify, analyze, and resolve routine prosthetic issues or problems to effectively complete assignments. Authorizes the purchase, fabrication, fitting, or repair of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Prepares minutes and/or correspondence to veterans, health care officials regarding prosthetics needs and requirements, and clinic decisions and recommendations. Assists in preparing local standard operating procedures/policies Assists with processing Veteran appeals a
À propos de Veterans Health Administration
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? Are you interested in a career that offers a true work-life balance? Look no further! Cheyenne VA Health Care System offers a perfect mix of professional growth and personal fulfillment. With opportunities to provide integrated, patient-centered care to Veterans using state-of-the-art methods, you can thrive professionally while enjoying life outside of work. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming's capital and largest city, Cheyenne VA is located conveniently to stunning natural attractions like Curt Gowdy State Park, Medicine Bow National Forest, Pole Mountain, and Vedauwoo. These areas offer endless outdoor activities and host historic and cultural events, making