Facility Program Manager - Inventory Management and Pharmacoeconomics Program - Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration : Job Details

Summary The incumbent is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the procurement and inventory management of drugs, vaccines, and supplies and regulatory and compliance aspects of the pharmacy department including reverse distribution, medication and supply recalls, medication and supply shortages, handling of specialty medications, the controlled substance program, and the Pharmacoeconomics program. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to program management/administration, supervision, clinical and education. Program Management/Administration Oversees the implementation of the pharmacy procurement and inventory programs. Responsible for monitoring, communication and coordination of drug and supply recalls, conversions, special handling medications, drug alerts and shortages. Serves as the pharmacy recall coordinator by developing and implementing action plans to manage drug recalls. Collaborates with Pharmacy Leadership to develop and implement a VAWW Pharmacy cost containment strategic plan by fully utilizing the VISN and National PBM pharmacoeconomic resources and community by translating national data, innovations, and recommendations into local process improvement that maximize fiscal responsibility and providing clinical review and recommendations to develop drug conversion plans to address drug shortages, pharmacoeconomic initiatives and emerging safety concerns. Responsible for pharmacoeconomic outcomes and analysis, performance measures, and impact assessments designed to maximize both resource utilization and quality patient care. Interfaces with internal and external customers to identify, develop, and implement appropriate formulary programs, outcome assessments, and cost containment activities. Manages the non-formulary and prior authorization drug approval process including the establishment and implementation of programs for the appropriate and cost efficient use of selected drugs that are high cost and subject to inappropriate use. Supervision Analyzes current and future workforce requirements to determine competencies and skills needed. Successfully transitions new hires into the position by promptly communicating performance elements and standards within applicable timeframes, providing ongoing feedback and coaching, and making appropriate use of the probationary period to assess the employee's ability to perform. Establishes results-oriented plans with subordinate employees with cascaded goals within 60 days of the beginning of the performance appraisal cycles. Appropriately identifies and addresses specific, performance-related deficiencies with the employee in a timely manner to ensure employee is given every opportunity to improve to a successful level of performance. Develops the ability of the subordinate staff and others, as appropriate, to perform and contribute to the organization through coaching, mentoring and providing ongoing feedback and by granting opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Appropriately recognizes and rewards employee's contributions and performance in accordance with policy and within established timeframes. Works with the servicing Human Resources Management Office, as appropriate, to ensure that an employee's conduct deficiencies are addressed expeditiously. Ensures that subordinates complete all mandatory training on a timely basis. Clinical Drug Therapy Monitoring. Serves as a drug information resource for other health care providers, answering inquiries regarding therapeutics, drug interactions, dosing, side effects, etc. Report any adverse events to VADERS and create order sets for high cost and specialty pharmaceuticals to provide guidance to prescribing, monitoring, and formulary compliance. Track patients using high-cost medications to verify therapeutic goals are being met, with an eye on optimizing medication management if they are not achieving desired therapeutic outcomes. Performs prescription processing activities in outpatient and/or inpatient pharmacy areas. Education Provides proactive, ongoing communication related to the pharmacy programs under their supervision to professional staff via Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee meetings, Medical Staff meetings, Pharmacy Staff meetings, and individualized meetings, as appropriate. Serves as a resource and provides information and education to staff, Pharmacy Residents, and Pharmacy Students in areas of Inventory Management and approved clinical guidelines to reduce unnecessary and inappropriate use of drugs. Works with the Pharmacy Leadership to identify targeted drug therapy interventions. Participates in the precepting or training of pharmacy residents, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and other medical center personnel as required. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) Education. (1) 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. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) ###-####, or through their Web site at: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy. (2) 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. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. A pharmacist who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16. Grade Determinations:Facility Program Manager, GS-13. Experience. In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area. Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise. Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy. Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: The work requires light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking (up to 1 hour); standing (up to 1 hour); near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; ability to distinguish basic colors; and hearing (aid may be permitted). Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.