Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager)
What you'd do
Position Location: VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA (Specialties Pharmacy Service) The Pharmacy Data Applications Program Manager must be a licensed pharmacist with a Pharm.D., preferably with an accredited PGY-2 Informatics Residency, or other equivalent. This position reports to the Associate Chief, Specialties Pharmacy Section. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Major duties
The incumbent is responsible for activities involving Pharmacy computer systems, including but not limited to, implementation of new pharmacy packages, maintenance of all Pharmacy service files and Drug files for optimum function of pharmacy packages, building of Pharmacy Service medication quick orders and consult templates, and performance of data queries for the Service. This program manager will work collaboratively with all pharmacy leadership and procurement staff to continually review and enhance the Pharmacy Service computer systems and/or packages at the VASDHS. Duties include the following but are not limited to: A. Program Management 1. Test and implement new pharmacy packages, patches, and updates to existing pharmacy packages. 2. Accurately maintains all Pharmacy Service files and Drug files for optimum function of pharmacy packages and other Medical Center packages. 3. Interfaces with ADP Applications Coordinators from other services for purposes of information sharing and coordinating interrelated projects in a courteous, helpful, tactful, and professional manner. 4. Responsible for building Pharmacy Service medication quick orders, consult templates for non-formulary and prior authorization medications, and specific note templates for use by Pharmacy staff. 5. Support Pharmacy Service in data mining, developing reporting tools, medication conversion execution, and precepting residents and students in data analysis projects. 6. Participate in conversion to new computer system as applicable. 7. The specialist will be responsible for staff training and implementation of all new and upgraded electronic health record applications utilized by all sections of Pharmacy Service. 8. Is familiar with and can integrate data from pharmacy automation (e.g. automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management systems) with electronic health record data for QA and operational reporting purposes. 9. As requested by the supervisory staff, works in concert with appropriate personnel from OIT or Health Informatics to develop electronic health record-based solutions to operational problems. When the desired functionality is beyond the jurisdiction of local expertise, submit tickets via recommended communication channels to request assistance with issue management. 10. Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and OIT, Health Informatics, or Health Technology Management staff. All operational problems experienced by Pharmacy Service staff are referred to the specialist who will interact with appropriate personnel to troubleshoot and address the issue in a timely manner. B. Reports and Quality Assurance: 1. Performs, analyzes, and trends Pharmacy Service data reports, such as but not limited to outpatient workload, formulary conversions, etc. as required or assigned. 2. Responsible for supporting necessary programs to assist formulary group in the execution of auto conversions and assuring that these are completed in a timely manner with appropriate QC monitoring. 3. Responsible for the development and production of administrative reports for divisions of Pharmacy as required or assigned. 4. Assures that all quality control monitors and/or surveys are initiated and completed. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday; between the hours of 0700 and 1700. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT). Licensure. Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. A pharmacist who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16. GS-13 (Clinical Pharmacy Specialist) Experience: Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area. Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise. Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy. Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Preferred Experience/Qualifications: Pharm. D. degree and completion of advanced training (PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residency and PGY-2 in Pharmacy Informatics or an equivalent experience demonstrating competency), specific experiences with Pharmacy automation oversight, proficient use of computer programs (i.e. Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Advanced Excel Proficient, Power BI) and experiences analyzing large datasets and board certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS). References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15- Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard. QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-660 Veterans Health Administration. Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time, typing, walking distances within the medical center, lifting/ carrying (up to 40 pounds) of pharmaceutical supplies, and bending/stooping/stretching.
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