Clinical Pharmacist

Veterans Health Administration • Shreveport, LA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist-Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) manages and optimizes pharmacy-related software and automated systems, including outpatient prescription dispensing, e-Pharmacy, unit dose, IV admixture, controlled substance dispensing, physician order entry, Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA), Automatic Medication Dispensing System (AMDS), inventory control, office automation, Electronic Health Record (EHR) programming, National Comprehensive Infusion Library (NCIL), and menu and security key management. The position helps ensure compliance with Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General (OIG), and other regulatory requirements in collaboration with Pharmacy Operations leadership.

The role develops and interprets computer-generated data for pharmacy leadership to plan and evaluate operations, creates specialized ADP training, customizes pharmacy software and databases, and defines hardware requirements for pharmacy functional areas. It manages pharmacy user accounts, menus, access, and security; coordinates implementation of systems and equipment with pharmacy supervisors and the Office of Information & Technology; and serves as a Pharmacy Service liaison for interdisciplinary ADP programs and the security and integrity of the Medical Center's integrated patient database.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is available, but this is not a virtual position. The schedule may change based on facility needs. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and program approval; awards may be up to $200,000 for one to five years. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Relocation and recruitment incentives and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) are not authorized.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, or qualifying foreign pharmacy education with FPGEC certification.
• Full, current, and unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated temporary Graduate Pharmacist exception; licensure is required for grades above GS-11.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• For GS-12, either one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional pharmacy practice.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills with patients and health care staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.
• Demonstrate skill in monitoring and assessing drug therapy outcomes, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
• U.S. citizenship is required, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Meet applicable background/security, pre-employment physical, drug-testing, onboarding, identification, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period as required.

Nice To Haves

• ADPAC experience.
• Computer system informatics processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supply, and interpret computer-generated data for Pharmacy Service leadership to support planning and evaluation of operations and program effectiveness.
• Develop and implement specialized automated data processing program training for affected pharmacy personnel.
• Customize pharmacy ADP software and create and maintain pharmacy database files, including drug and orderable item files.
• Set program site parameters to reflect the pharmacy's characteristics and operational needs.
• Define ADP hardware requirements for pharmacy functional areas to maximize software benefits while minimizing operational impact.
• Manage pharmacy users, including defining users, establishing menus, and determining access to protect appropriate use and security of pharmacy and medical center systems and patient data.
• Implement pharmacy ADP software in coordination with pharmacy section supervisors and the Office of Information & Technology.
• Coordinate placement of terminals, printers, and other equipment; determine implementation dates; develop manual backup procedures for computer downtime; manage software and hardware updates and upgrades; and clean and maintain AMDS.
• Serve as the Pharmacy Service liaison and collaborate with other services on interdisciplinary ADP programs.
• Help ensure the integrity and security of the Medical Center's integrated patient database.
• Support compliance with Joint Commission, OIG, and other regulatory requirements in collaboration with Pharmacy Operations leadership.
• Monitor and assess drug therapy outcomes, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), with an award of up to $200,000 for eligible participants, subject to program approval.
• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level