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Program Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 17 days ago
On-site Portland, OR $67K – $86K Apply by Sep 28, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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The VISN 20 Centralized Lung Cancer Screening Program systematically provides lung cancer screening to Veterans across VISN 20, increasing access and adherence to this life-saving program. This position is organizationally located within the VISN 20 Centralized Lung Cancer Screening Program located within the VA Portland Health Care System, Division of Hospital and Specialty Medicine.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent will act as a resource person in planning, reviewing, or revising policies and procedures that impact VISN 20 Centralized Lung Cancer Screening Program and its related applications.
- →Works collaboratively with the Health Care System's managers, and specific specialties (Pulmonary, Radiology and Primary Care) in the implementation of lung cancer screening across VISN 20.
- →The incumbent will develop strategies for program development and implementation whenever new technologies are introduced.
- →Report shortfalls and provide suggestions for improving the program to health care system leadership and the Division of Hospital and Specialty Medicine.
- →The incumbent will oversee the implementation and adherence to national standards.
- →Establish relationships with professional and/or other health-related groups within the community.
- →Provide programmatic advice, support and assistance regarding lung cancer screening with a view towards accomplishing the work of the health care system.
- →Interact with a wide variety of staff and customers demonstrating sensitivity to and an understanding of their needs by taking ownership of the problem and adopting the customer's needs as their own.
- →Monitor quality improvement measures related to or impacted by Centralized Lung Cancer Screening Program for the health care system.
- →Ensure patient's safety and dignity.
- →Seek opportunities for program expansion by performing routine analysis of clinical activities and programs that would benefit from lung cancer screening.
- →Participate and facilitate multi-site coordination and problem resolution.
- →Perform administrative tasks to support workflow of RN staff.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm PST Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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
Job ID: 1cc6970e-5729-4b7d-9866-90f7c2b1c0a4
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