Physician Assistant

Veterans Health Administration • Kansas City, MO

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is the Chief, Health System Informatics Officer (CHIO) at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The Health Informatics Program has 3 sections: Clinical Applications, Data Analytics and Change Management. The change management section provides consultative collaboration with implementation of disruptive programs and processes regarding technology, clinical applications and informatics. Duties Take a closer look at Kansas City at www.thinkkc.com ! We care for Heroes! Veterans depend on us; we depend on professionals like you. Our values unite us, guide our actions/decisions daily. At Kansas City VA this means: It's About the Veterans. You Support a Safety Culture; Commit to Zero Harm; Learn, Inquire and Improve; Embrace a Duty to Speak Up; Have Respect for People; and Ensure Clear Communications. We hire for TRUST first. With you we will continue towards a culture of continuous process improvement. Our journey means that dedicated individuals like yourself will be required, leadership involvement is necessary, and engagement is paramount. The Chief, Health Informatics Officer has primary responsibility for the maintenance and efficacy of the computerized patient record system (CPRS) and acts as a key communication leader with providers and staff regarding applications to support health care delivery for patients and care givers. The incumbent will champion the adoption of technology, such as computerized physician order entry (CPOE), clinical documentation, medication management, and ambulatory electronic medical records, as well as monitor compliance, recommend solutions to problems and processes, and facilitate workflow redesign in support of best practices. Will also provide consult with other services regarding analytical support and informatics or clinical application related training. Incumbent will provide analysis and data extraction for medication related measures and pharmacy clinical and operational quality, safety and value.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Tentatively selected applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• 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 pre-employment 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 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Graduate of a PA training program or of a surgical assistant program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC_PA) or one of its predecessor organizations.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA training program or in another health sciences related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) as provided in VA Handbook 5005, Staffing, Part II, Appendix II-G38, dated September 27, 2020.
• Physician Assistant appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S>C. 4102(d).
• Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others.
• Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing or speech may be required. however, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Talent Management System (TMS)

Responsibilities

• Has primary responsibility for the maintenance and efficacy of the computerized patient record system (CPRS).
• Acts as a key communication leader with providers and staff regarding applications to support health care delivery for patients and care givers.
• Champions the adoption of technology, such as computerized physician order entry (CPOE), clinical documentation, medication management, and ambulatory electronic medical records.
• Monitors compliance, recommends solutions to problems and processes, and facilitates workflow redesign in support of best practices.
• Provides consult with other services regarding analytical support and informatics or clinical application related training.
• Provides analysis and data extraction for medication related measures and pharmacy clinical and operational quality, safety and value.
• Promoting a culture of safety and will fully cooperate in efforts to improve patient safety and eradicate potential events including the reporting of events resulting in actual or potential injury to a patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the reporting procedures involving safety issues relating to patients.
• Provides effective care to patients characterized using sound judgement in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating patient care for assigned patients.
• Possesses the skill and competency to obtain thorough medical histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations, order appropriate diagnostic studies, interpret and analyze medical data, establish diagnoses, formulate, and implement treatment plans, and modify treatment plans when appropriate.
• Works effectively and makes appropriate requests for assistance from the assigned physician and recognizes complex patient care situations where referral is appropriate.
• References quality improvement information and organizes patient care needs to assure safe, efficient, and cost-effective care.
• Initiates effective actions in emergencies.
• Obtains additional knowledge and skills appropriate to the practice setting to improve performance.
• Provides patient education in an effective manner.
• Safeguards patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner respecting the patient's values and beliefs.
• Works effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and other professional and support personnel.
• Demonstrates awareness of research application to practice.
• Researches medical literature and applies evidenced-based medicine to improve clinical practice.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level