Pharmacist - Facility Program Manger
About The Position
The Clinical Program Manager, Pharmacy, is responsible for assigned Clinical Pharmacy Services and supervises assigned staff and clinics. The role assists the Associate Chief of Clinical Pharmacy and acts on that person’s behalf during periods of absence. The position manages pharmacy program activities, supports high-quality clinical and consultative services, and provides direct clinical pharmacy care to patients in coordination with providers. This is a GS-13 Facility Program Manager position. It coordinates one or more complex pharmacy program areas and may involve supervisory responsibility, multiple locations, or specialized pharmacy functions. The work is primarily inside a pharmacy or designated office space. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; telework is unavailable and the position is not virtual.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); foreign pharmacy graduates must provide FPGEC certification, including the required examinations.
- Full, current, and unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; maintain current registration if required for licensure.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- For GS-13, one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, in addition to the GS-12 requirements.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
- Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for the program area.
- Ability to solve problems, coordinate, and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in the program area or area of clinical expertise.
- Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty pharmacy area.
- Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing drug therapy outcomes, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
- Pass required pre-employment screening, including background/security investigation and physical examination; applicants selected for testing-designated VA positions are subject to pre-appointment urinalysis.
- Complete the required onboarding and application documentation; comply with seasonal influenza vaccination requirements for VA health care personnel.
- Serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.
- Meet the position’s physical and visual requirements, including distinguishing basic colors and shades; lifting and carrying 45 pounds or more may be required.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, implement, and monitor therapeutic drug plans to achieve defined outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
- Obtain medication histories from patients and summarize significant findings in the medical record and/or communicate them to providers as appropriate.
- Review patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes.
- Monitor and report drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues.
- Assist with medication use evaluations and other Pharmacy and Therapeutics activities.
- Provide immediate supervision of assigned subordinate staff.
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure high-quality clinical, consultative, and informational services from Clinical Pharmacy Services.
- Establish programmatic goals for clinical pharmacy services and assign staff responsibility for achieving those goals.
- Manage and coordinate pharmacy program areas, including policy development, quality resources, and specialty functions, to optimize cost effectiveness and patient outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
- Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior federal work or military service, subject to request and approval.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
