Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager)
Location: Midwest, Iowa
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager) right now, this position will be settled in Iowa. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 726972
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
The incumbent of this position is responsible for all pharmaco-economic program development, implementation, monitoring and reporting for the Veterans in Partnership Network. Network programs and program activities shall focus on pharmaceutical formulary selection, formulary implementation and usage monitoring, medication conversions, drug utilization evaluations, therapy treatment and pathway development and assessment (economic and clinical), patient health outcomes, health-related quality of life assessments, medical education, VISN and national formulary meeting coordination / participation, and information communication. Particular emphasis shall be placed on outcomes analyses and impact assessments designed to maximize both resource utilization and quality of patient care. The position will act as the primary pharmaco-economic resource for VISN 11 facilities. The incumbent will function under the supervision of the V1SN 1 1 Pharmacy Benefits Manager.
Work Schedule : Full-time
Tour of Duty: Days (Monday - Friday)
Travel required: Yes (5%)
Position virtual: No
This position may be located at ANY of the following VISN 11 facilities:
Ann Arbor-MI
Detroit-MI
Battle Creek-MI
Saginaw-MI
Indianapolis-IN
Danville-IL
Marion-IN
Fort Wayne-IN
***Your grade and salary will be recommended by the Professional Standards Board and approved by the Medical Center Director***
***Salary will further be based on assigned geographic area***
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
FACTOR: Education (BASIC REQUIREMENT)
1. Be a g raduate 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. ( NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy .)
FACTOR: Licensure (BASIC REQUIREMENT)
2. Possess a 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.
FACTOR: English Language Proficiency (BASIC REQUIREMENT)
3. Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by VA regulations.
FACTOR: Experience (GRADE REQUIREMENT)
4. In addition to the GS-12 requirements, possess 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service. Facility Program Manager (pharmacoeconomist) . 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. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the KSAs identified as:
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 communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References: VA HANBOOK 5005/55, PART II, APPENDIX G15 dated 06/17/2012
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Ability to develop implement and manage various programs to contain drug therapy cost, drug evaluations and implement protocols.
Develops, implements and manages programs to contain drug therapy costs including participation in or design of disease management programs.
Designs drug use evaluations.
Designs and coordinates implementation of pharmaceconomic protocols.
Serves as resource for all VISN 11 facilities in the area of pharmacoeconmics.
Ability to participate in development and presentation of pharmaceutical monographs for proposed addition of products to VA National Formulary.
Resolves issues of duplicate drug therapy across facilities and VISN.
Participates in development and presentation of pharmaceutical monographs for proposed addition of products to VA National Formulary.
Resolves issues of duplicate drug therapy across facilities and VISN.
Ability to work with pharmacy managers and clinical pharmacist to develop performance measures.
Works with the VISN 11 Pharmacy Managers and Clinical Pharmacist develop clinical performance monitors.
Reviews quarterly VA Adverse Drug Reaction Reports for trending and issues with high risk drugs.
Attends and participates in National Formulary Activities in absence of VISN Pharmacy Executive.
Performs all duties of the VISN Pharmacy Executive during any absences of the VISN Pharmacy Executive.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel, SQL fileman and other computer related
skills to facilitate gathering and analysis of data required to do pharmacoeconomic analysis
Possesses through experience or education the appropriate knowledge of pharmacoeconomics.
Utilizes Microsoft Excel, SQL fileman and other computer related skills to facilitate gathering and analysis of data required to do pharmacoeconomic analysis.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
- .
If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
Interested on this position, just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position will be started on: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:48:14 GMT
Apply Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager) Here