Program Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Program Specialist to lead the VISN 20 Centralized Lung Cancer Screening Program within the VA Portland Health Care System. The role focuses on planning, implementing and evaluating screening initiatives across VISN 20 and associated clinics.

You will work with Pulmonary, Radiology and Primary Care leaders to ensure standardized care, drive program expansion and monitor quality across facilities.

Qualifications

• A transcript must be submitted with your application.
• If you are using foreign education, you must provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Overall planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, directing and evaluating the VISN 20 Centralized Lung Cancer Screening Program.
• Advise facility physician and RN leads and provide input on policies and procedures affecting the program.
• Collaborate with Pulmonary, Radiology and Primary Care to implement lung cancer screening across VISN 20.
• Develop strategies for program development and implementation when new technologies are introduced.
• Oversee adherence to national standards and build relationships with health-related groups.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include, but are not limited to: The incumbent will be responsible for overall planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, directing, integrating, controlling, and evaluating the VISN 20 Centralized Lung Cancer Screening Program within the region which includes VA Health Care Systems and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

implements changes in the delivery of patient care related to lung cancer screening and assists/advises facility physician and advanced practice provider leads and lung cancer screening RN personnel in managing the Centralized Lung Cancer Screening Program. 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.

Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD216190 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $66505 – $86461/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.