Under the direction of the Chief, Pharmacy Service (PS), and in counsel with PS Managers/Supervisors, PS staff, and Information and Technology Service (ITS) personnel, has responsibility for formulary management, Pharmacoeconomics, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with Pharmacy philosophies, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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). Licensure. 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. Grade Determinations: Licensed Pharmacist, GS-13 Experience. In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Facility Program Manager. Manages all aspects of a distinct program to include policy development, quality resources and specialty functions unique to the program to optimize cost effectiveness (budget) and patient outcomes. Coordinates a single program area of a complex pharmacy operation, or multiple program areas within a facility to develop, organize, manage, and control complex pharmacy programs. Develops, organizes, coordinates and manages single or multiple program areas within the medical facility; this may include a single program area at multiple facilities. The Program Manager title is reserved for those individuals who have one or more of the following: supervisory responsibilities for various sections within Pharmacy Service; a complex program requiring coordination of multiple locations such as medical center care facilities, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), rural health, telemedicine, etc; specialized areas of a complex nature such as nuclear pharmacy, quality assurance, pharmacy informatics, clinical applications coordinator, Home Based Primary Care, pharmacoeconomist or liaison pharmacist duties requiring the coordination of processes with other medical facilities or VISNs. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions. References: VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II, Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacist, Qualification Standard, GS-0660, Veterans Health Administration. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: The work requires the regular and recurring use of a computer monitor and prolonged periods of sitting. However, based on the secondary duty assignments, the work may require regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing for prolonged periods of time, lifting/carrying of pharmaceutical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds and bending/stooping.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Develops, implements, and manages programs to optimize drug therapy costs, including participation in developing of disease management programs. Assists the coordination of cost-effective alternatives and conversion guidelines addressing short and long-term drug shortages. Interfaces with internal and external customers identifying, developing, and implementing appropriate cost-containment monitoring opportunities and outcomes research activities. Coordinates the implementation of formulary management, protocols, decision analysis tools, and outcome instruments. Manages and provides oversight for the electronic formulary. Serves as liaison with the Centralized Mail Outpatient Pharmacies (CMOP). Collaborates with procurement technicians ensuring optimal use of resources and communication with staff regarding changes to drug availability. Collaborates with the PS Informatics Manager with designing, implementing, and reporting drug utilization reviews/evaluations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm Virtual: This is a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized