Pharmacist (Facilities Program Manager)

<p>The Pharmacy Program Manager, Informatics is responsible for coordinating and managing all functions and activities related to Pharmacy networked computer applications and core technology systems related to the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center and outlying clinics.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties include, but not limited to: Provides administrative, technical, analytical and automated data processing (ADP) support to Pharmacy Service. Evaluates current information management procedures and practices to determine how effectively current goals are being met and how services could be improved through changes in automation Collaborates with and serves as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and Office of Information and Technology, Informatics, and Biomed, and ADP coordinators from other services. Serves as Subject Matter Expert in pharmacy informatics on local committees that are involved in technologies and informatics which impact pharmacy operations and clinical pharmacy services. Establishes and maintains record keeping systems to ensure accuracy of data input and output. Manages user access requests for personnel within the VA Medical facility Pharmacy Service systems through tools such as Electronic Permission Access System (ePAS). Directing training for new pharmacy users and participating in new health care provider training. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm; Monday-Friday with flexibility for rotation. Telework: Ad-Hoc telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 05178-F / Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 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 trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>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/.