Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The Pharmacy Facility Program Manager is responsible for enterprise governance, strategic planning, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of all pharmacy automation and medication distribution systems across the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) and will report to the Associate Chief, Pharmacy Operations or designee and exercises significant independence in managing the pharmacy automation program. Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: Provides program-level oversight, governance, and coordination of pharmacy automation systems including, but not limited to, automated dispensing cabinets and medication storage solutions; workflow management and dispensing systems; barcode medication administration interfaces; medication preparation and labeling technologies; and medication refrigerators and freezers with associated monitoring systems. Establishes and maintains standards, configuration parameters, access controls, override criteria, downtime procedures, discrepancy resolution processes, and reporting methodologies to ensure safe, secure, and compliant medication distribution. Accountable for system performance, data accuracy, risk mitigation, and corrective action planning related to automation-supported workflows. Provides expert consultation and leadership in support of medication safety initiatives, controlled substance accountability, diversion prevention, security requirements, regulatory compliance, and accreditation readiness. Leads analysis and response to automation-related events, discrepancies, and system failures, and develops systemwide improvement strategies to prevent recurrence. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for pharmacy automation-related contracts, ensuring vendor performance, contract compliance, lifecycle planning, and alignment with clinical and operational needs. Collaborates with OI&T, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Informatics, Nursing, Contracting, and other stakeholders to support system implementation, optimization, upgrades, and issue resolution. Participates in and presents requests to the Equipment Committee and other facility committees related to pharmacy automation and equipment support, including Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) associated with service activations, expansions, and modernization initiatives. Clinical Pharmacy Support: Performs all functions of a GS-12 pharmacist as required. Reviews and processes pending medication orders, including requests for non-formulary and restricted medications. Evaluates prescriptions for appropriateness, dosing, contraindications, renal function considerations, drug interactions, and adherence to therapeutic guidelines. Participates in formulary conversions, medication substitutions, shortages, and recall management. Communicates medication changes and recommendations to providers and patients to ensure continuity of care and medication safety. Perform other duties assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time. Variable, including holidays and weekends, based on needs of the service and patient care. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 22100F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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.