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Program Specialist (Controlled Substance Coordinator/Assistant Privacy Officer)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Johnson City, TN $62K – $80K Apply by Jun 9, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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The incumbent serves as the Controlled Substance Coordinator/Government Information Specialist for the Medical Center Director's Office handling a broad range of routine to moderately complex management of Controlled Substance Program and Privacy Act (PA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Freedom of Information Act (FIOA) cases.
What You'll Do
- →This position focuses on the Controlled Substance Program.
- →The essential duty is management of an inventory program and associated documentation to substantiate compliance and accountability of controlled substances/narcotics with federal and OIG requirements.
- →The secondary duty is privacy program, PA, HIPAA, FOIA, and 38 U.S.C. statutes that govern the collection, maintenance, and release of information from VHA records.
- →The core duties of this position include but are not limited to: Maintains subject matter files and records.
- →Develops and maintains tracking logs showing the status of actions and correspondence.
- →Ensures files include required documents and all documents are properly signed.
- →Responsible for the safekeeping of classified material received in the medical center.
- →Determines the requestor's authority to receive the requested information.
- →Ensures no privacy violation occurs.
- →Screens all publications, directives, periodicals, and brings those of significance to the Director's attention.
- →Possesses proficiency in computer usage and Microsoft Suite (i.e., MS Word, Outlook, basic Power Point, and basic Excel) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.
- →Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist (Controlled Substance Coordinator/Assistant Privacy Officer)/PD605030 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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