Prosthetic Representative

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Aspinwall, PA

296d • $51,654 - $99,375 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Department of Veteran Affairs, VHA, Pittsburgh Pa, Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). PSAS provides support to optimize health and independence of the Veteran services provided within various settings. The Prosthetic Representative works on various prosthetic and sensory aids programmatic assignments.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• One year of creditable experience demonstrating knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of accounting methods and 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.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• 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.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a health care environment.
• Knowledge of rehabilitative treatment goals and strategies.
• Experience with compliance monitoring and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Completing a variety of prosthetic and sensory aids assignments, projects, activities to meet long and short term goals.
• Performing technical, administrative and analytical prosthetic related assignments.
• Assisting with applications and questions related to benefit programs.
• Providing recommendations to treatment team regarding development of prescriptions.
• Addressing complex patient medical and rehabilitative needs for equipment, services and benefits.
• Serving as a representative on committees, workgroups and teams.
• Conducting visits to VISNs and VHA locations to collect, review and analyze best practices.
• Drafting, developing and implementing new policies, directives and procedures.
• Maintaining awareness of requirements of governing bodies.
• Completing technical, programmatic and administrative duties.
• Providing training, advice and guidance related to administrative functions.
• Overseeing operation of optical laboratories, including restoration activities.
• Completing contracting and procurement assignments.
• Preparing and authorizing purchase orders.
• Providing status reports and monitoring requests for services.
• Conferring with contractors, vendors and other health care workers.
• Providing oversight and management of contracts.
• Monitoring and analyzing compliance reports.
• Developing tools that monitor quality assurance programs.
• Preparing budget estimates and cost containment measures.
• Procuring materials, supplies and equipment.
• Identifying and selecting CMS/Health Care Procedural Coding System codes.
• Reviewing, interpreting and applying laws concerning benefits available to disabled patients.
• Authorizing the purchase, fabrication, fitting or repair of prosthetic devices.
• Preparing minutes and/or correspondence to veterans and health care officials.
• Responding to inquiries related to concerns, contractors, and program issues.
• Coordinating specialty programs.
• Conducting home and vendor visits to authorize benefit payment.
• Working closely with management on human resource actions.
• Providing training to PSAS employees and participating in public relations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree