The Pharmacy Service Program Manager, Pharmaceutical Integrated Technologies must be a licensed pharmacist, with a Pharm.D., preferably with accredited residency in pharmacy informatics or equivalent experience, demonstrating competency. Responsible to direct, coordinate all Pharmacy Service related integrated technologies. Individual will report directly to Chief of Pharmacy. Incumbent is responsible for providing leadership, direction, organization, planning and implementation of technologies
Summary
The Pharmacy Service Program Manager, Pharmaceutical Integrated Technologies must be a licensed pharmacist, with a Pharm.D., preferably with accredited residency in pharmacy informatics or equivalent experience, demonstrating competency. Responsible to direct, coordinate all Pharmacy Service related integrated technologies. Individual will report directly to Chief of Pharmacy. Incumbent is responsible for providing leadership, direction, organization, planning and implementation of technologies
a. Interfaces with Pharmacy ADP Applications Coordinator and those from other services for purposes of information sharing and coordinating interrelated projects in a courteous, helpful, tactful, and professional manner. Serves as backup coverage for Pharmacy ADP Applications Coordinator.
b. Responsible for appropriate vendor review and selection, purchase, implementation, and superuser training of computer or automation software or hardware.
c. Serves as the Omnicell and ScriptPro Project Manager for the Pharmacy Service.
d. Accurately maintains all files supporting Pharmacy Service related integrated technologies including but not limited to Alaris Guardrails and Omnicenter Items database
e. Assists in accurately maintaining Pharmacy files for optimum function of pharmacy packages and other Medical Center packages.
f. Manages all aspects of pharmaceutical integrated technologies for the Pharmacy Service, including policy development, quality resources and specialty functions to optimize cost effectiveness and patient outcomes.
g. Coordinates, interfaces and manages all Information Technology aspects with ITS and/or Biomedical Engineering. Serves as the Pharmacy Service liaison to the IT,Clinical Informatics, and Biomedical Engineering services.
h. Troubleshoots all pharmaceutical integrated technology problems within the service.
i. Provides oversight for all aspects of the repackaging operation including quality assurance, inventory control, and satellite re-stocking.
j. Provides oversight for and maintains all aspects of the inventory management, inventory control, and drug accountability programs such as Pandora ?.
k. Responsible for the development and production of pharmaceutical integrated technologies related administrative reports for divisions of Pharmacy as required or assigned.
l. Works with Pharmacy Leadership to assure accurate collection and reporting of resource utilization data. This includes activities in the area of DSS, CDR, AMIS, and others as assigned by the Chief or Associate Chief, Pharmacy.
m. Assists in training and coordination of new and existing pharmacy employees on how to operate computer packages and automation accurately, efficiently, and responsibly,
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, may include overtime, shift, weekend and Holiday work.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to a background/security investigation
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Qualifications
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. 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).
Preferred Experience:
The Pharmacy Service Program Manager, Pharmaceutical Integrated Technologies must be a licensed pharmacist, with a Pharm.D., preferably with accredited residency in pharmacy informatics or equivalent experience, demonstrating competency. This person is responsible to direct and coordinate all Pharmacy Service related integrated technologies. The individual will report directly to the Chief of Pharmacy. The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership, direction, organization, planning and implementation of technologies and related activities.
Must be a licensed pharmacist, preferably with a Pharm.D., and have completed a residency or fellowship, or other equivalent experience.
Grade Determinations: GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist (Full Performance Level)
(a) Experience or Education. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following:
1. 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or
2. Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program.
(b) Assignment. A pharmacist in this assignment handles routine medication-related activities in accordance with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and national policies and regulations. These include, but are not limited to: reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness; processing and filling medication orders; interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care; reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems; contacting providers as appropriate; documenting recommendations and interventions; providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies; taking health and medication histories; performing medication reconciliation; providing drug information; assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations; documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs); assisting in medical emergencies; providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice.
2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff.
3. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.
4. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
GS-13
(a) Experience. In addition to the GS-13 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
(b) Assignments. Candidates at this grade level are to be in one of the assignments listed below. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
3Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. The clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice, works independently under their scope of practice as defined by the individual medical center to directly care for patients. A CPS plays a defined role in budgetary execution and serves as a mid-level provider who functions to initiate, modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments; helping achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas; performing physical assessments; and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs:
a. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
b. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area.
c. Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise.
d. Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy.
e. Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
References: [APPENDIX G15. LICENSED PHARMACIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-660] This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity (depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors), near vision correctable at 13 to 16, and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other and keen hearing. This position requires potentially long periods of walking (8 hours) and standing (8 hours). The incumbent may be required to do moderate lifting and carrying of 15 to 44 pounds. Both hands and legs are required along with the use of all fingers. Tasks listed will be performed intermittently over the course of the scheduled tour of duty. Employee must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment.
In compliance with VA Directive 1192, annual influenza vaccination will be required for all VA Employees. The vaccination will be provided by or proof of the vaccination must be provided to the VA Facility's Occupational (Employee) Health Office on an annual basis
Education
IMPORTANT: 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume or CV. It must include sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Your resume MUST include the following: grade level for each position held (if applicable),the month and year for each position held, and the number of work hours per week. A full year of work is considered to be 40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. If applying online, you will be prompted to respond electronically.
SF-50(s), "Notification of Personnel Action", you MUST submit your most recent non-award SF-50 (Must reflect Department of Veterans Affairs - as you current Employing Department or Agency, grade/step equivalent to, greater than, or one grade lower than the position applied to, tenure and title). Federal employees are able to access their SF-50 through the eOPF portal: https://eopf.nbc.gov/va/.
Copy of transcripts
Copy of a 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.
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (required). Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search. NOT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's, documentation to support Veterans Preference or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
Cover letter
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/11/2018 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
San Diego VA Medical Center
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume or CV. It must include sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Your resume MUST include the following: grade level for each position held (if applicable),the month and year for each position held, and the number of work hours per week. A full year of work is considered to be 40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. If applying online, you will be prompted to respond electronically.
SF-50(s), "Notification of Personnel Action", you MUST submit your most recent non-award SF-50 (Must reflect Department of Veterans Affairs - as you current Employing Department or Agency, grade/step equivalent to, greater than, or one grade lower than the position applied to, tenure and title). Federal employees are able to access their SF-50 through the eOPF portal: https://eopf.nbc.gov/va/.
Copy of transcripts
Copy of a 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.
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (required). Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search. NOT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's, documentation to support Veterans Preference or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
Cover letter
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/11/2018 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
San Diego VA Medical Center
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
