Pharmacist - Facility Program Manager

The Community Program Manager/Anticoagulation Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner coordinates and delivers pharmacy services supporting the Veteran Access and Accountability Act prescription benefit program. Working independently under the supervision of the Chief of Pharmacy and Associate Chief of Pharmacy Operations, or designee, the incumbent monitors and communicates operational trends, challenges, and formulary concerns related to VA Mission Act Care in the Community Pharmacy Services.

Care in the Community Program Management Responsible for the program management of all aspects of the Care in the Community (CITC) program, including establishing standardization of processes, serving as liaison across the local and VISN departments for Care in the Community, and establishing ongoing training for the service and VA providers. Responsible for the oversight of CITC prescription eligibility, processes for nonformulary requests and follow-up, maintenance of CPRS records surrounding CITC-specific issues which includes scanning prescription hardcopies and relevant notes and consults, coordination of CITC efforts across the entire service, development or maintenance of plans to promote therapeutic appropriateness and safety, and assures medications are dispensed to patients in a timely fashion consistent with VA requirements and Federal and State laws impacting pharmacy service. Works with supervisors, pharmacists, and technicians to ensure continuity of care for all Care in the Community prescriptions. Anticoagulation Collaborates with the Anticoagulation Service Program Manager (ASPM), who manages daily clinic workload and represents the anticoagulation and thrombosis service to facility-wide, internal, and external stakeholders. Participates in anticoagulation data collection when possible and engages in quality assurance activities as required to ensure the appropriate and safe use of antithrombotic medications Assists providers with evidence-based medication selection by offering written and/or verbal consultations, ensuring that all prescriptions and actions meet proper eligibility criteria and comply with National Formulary and Non-Formulary procedures. This includes adherence to all national directives, VISN-19 guidelines, local policies, and standard operating procedures .Education/Teaching/Training Directly involved in the training or support of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, medical students, psychology interns, fellows and other graduate or post-graduate trainees, as appropriate. Assists in training new employees in duties and responsibilities. Responsible for the self-development, mandatory training, and education necessary to maintain licensure, stay current with the practice of pharmacy and VHA, FDA, DEA, Joint Commission standards, and meet facility training requirements. Provides leadership, guidance, and consultation to staff through the Medical Center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics as appropriate. Outpatient Pharmacy Support Counsels' patients appropriately regarding their medication and documents this in the notes section of CPRS. Utilize pharmacy information systems to answer patient and facility staff questions related to status of their medication, completion date, package tracking, etc. Serves as an authority on drug usage, interactions, over-dosages, and compliance to medical staff, nursing staff, technicians, and students. Uses appropriate references to research drug information and provides timely and accurate responses to drug information inquiries from all customers. Verifies electronic orders entered by the physician for accuracy while performing a prospective drug utilization evaluation considering drug-drug interactions, drug-allergy contraindications, drug-disease interactions, and dosage form. Assure doses are within acceptable limits (including evaluation of FDA recommended doses) and use professional judgment in determining quantity and day supply. Program Evaluation Assists in quality improvement and research initiatives and adds to the body of knowledge by participating in medical center and service process assessment and action teams and continually seeks to improve services. Other Significant Responsibilities Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces as appointed or assigned by the immediate supervisor or Chief of the pharmacy service. Responsibilities will include representing Pharmacy on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, actively participating in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations, and representing the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees. Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees. Additional Role and Responsibilities Additional roles and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by the Chief, Pharmacy Service. Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 525000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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.