Program Management Pharmacist (Critical Equipment/Automation)

<p>Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Program Management Pharmacist (Critical Equipment/Automation), provides the technical expertise and oversight necessary to develop and coordinate the safe, accurate, timely and reliable medication distribution occurring through CMOP designated critical production equipment. This includes establishing and maintaining quality assurance and performance improvement parameters and measures to optimize automated prescription processing/dispensing.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Develops acceptance criteria and coordinates installation and acceptance testing for new technologies. Develops reports and establishes performance metrics for automation/critical equipment, performs focused evaluation of pertinent data, identifies, trends, and ensures completion of corrective actions when indicated. Manages performance of the automation/critical equipment dispensing, verification and packaging equipment, communicates issues, progress and status to the Supervisory Pharmacist lo ensure optimal performance, safety, reliability and workflow. Provides leadership, accesses competency, and provides training as indicated for individuals working with the automation/critical equipment, including establishing guidelines for performance, reviewing accuracy, quality and efficiency of general workflow. Develops policies, procedures, training guidelines and competency assessment tools for the proper use and maintenance of automation/critical equipment dispensing, verification and packing technologies and updates based on periodic review, equipment modifications or internal process changes. Ensures the timeliness, safety and accuracy of order fulfillment through automated/critical equipment dispensing systems utilizing appropriate monitors. Diagnoses problems and coordinates the resolution of automation/critical equipment, dispensing, verification and packing technologies. Analyzes throughput efficiency and system operations data and implements changes based on performance improvement criteria. Leads performance improvement initiatives involving dispensing systems and conducts routine audits to monitor for compliance with local and national policies. Provides quality assurance for replenishment activities of pharmacy technicians for automated dispensing equipment. Participates in coordination of inventory reduction/procurement in an effort to meet CMOP initiatives. Systematically collects and evaluates quality assurance and/or performance data to ensure optimal system functionality. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Provides advice, counsel and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:30am-2:00pm or 3:30pm-12:00am Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 70060A 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/.