Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager)

<p>The Facility Program Manager (FPM) has program oversight responsibilities for various sections within Pharmacy Service. The FPM is responsible for the specialty functions unique to the program to optimize cost effectiveness and patient outcomes, as well as the daily professional and clinical operations of their service, the quality assurance program, including staff education, developing and maintaining policies and procedures, SOPs and evidence-based treatment protocols for the their service.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties include but are not limited to the following: Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness in managing pharmacy service line and assigned workload. Responsible for the overall operation and scope of pharmacy activities performed in their service. Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness in managing time and workload, both personal and clinic staff. Communicates all issues to their supervisor in a timely manner. Consistently works in an organized efficient manner to meet deadlines and changing priorities. Independently identifies and resolves clinical and administrative problems that occur in their service. Assists in the identification, development and implementation new programs or services in their area of practice. Consults with and effectively communicates across service lines regarding clinical and/or administrative problems identified in their service. Responsible for developing and maintaining policies and procedures, SOPs and evidence-based treatment protocols for their service. Identifies, interprets, and resolves prescribing and dispensing issues, including pharmacotherapeutics and the formulary. Provides high quality, patient centric care using evidence-based medicine to ensure safe, effective and efficient medication therapy. Efficiently and effective identifies and prioritizes the patient's pharmaceutical problems and initiates and executes evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic regimens and corresponding monitoring plans. Orders, reviews and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and other studies necessary to monitor, support and modify the patient's medication therapy. Orders, performs and interprets the physical measurements necessary to necessary to monitor, support and modify the patient's medication therapy. Identifies the need for and orders consults necessary to monitor, support and modify the patient's medication therapy. Maintains working knowledge of applicable medication criteria for use. Applies knowledge to direct appropriate medication therapy and adjudicate non-formulary medication requests according to scope of practice. Exhibits the interpersonal skills and professionalism necessary to achieve the VHA's vision. Routinely identifies the customer's/patient's situation properly and consistently resolves the problem accurately and in a timely manner. Follows-up, as necessary, to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Displays the interpersonal skills to function effectively and professionally within a team environment. Willingly complies with team decisions to promote a consistent customer service experience across the continuum of care. Interacts with co-workers and supervisors in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment. Exhibits the ability to confidently communicate (orally/written) in a manner that will persuade or influence decisions. Approaches conflict and disagreement positively with an open mind. Solicits ideas and opinions to help encourage shared decision making, resolve conflict and achieve goals. Incorporates the VHA mission, vision and goals into own priorities and practice. Understands and performs consistent with the mission, vision and values of the department and the organization. Efficiently uses VHA resources and identifies innovative ways provide fiscally responsible patient care. Attains the indicated goals for all assigned quality and clinical metrics. Completes all mandatory education and annual competencies by assigned deadline. Complies with all Pharmacy Service and Medical Center policies and procedures as they relate to pharmacy security, professional conduct, Infection Control, EOC, etc. Maintains current, comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices, and actively pursues opportunities for continuous professional development. Responsible for keeping abreast of changes in the pharmacy department and maintains an appropriate knowledge of VHA, DEA, FDA, OIG, TJC and other pharmacy regulations, policies and procedures. Maintain current, comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development. Recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses, and actively pursues opportunities for continuous personal/professional growth. Assesses the educational needs of medical center staff and provides appropriate and timely formal/informal education on an ongoing basis. Actively participates in VHA or Medical Center committees or work groups. Work Schedule: 8am -4:30 pm M-F, 4 weekends/yr rotating holidays Telework: potentially adhoc per agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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/.