Coordinates data management and information systems in the Pharmacy Service, under the direction of the Associate Chief of Ambulatory Care, and in concert with other supervisory personnel within Pharmacy Service. The incumbent is responsible for generating, processing, and advising others on data collection and presentation as requested.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws - Serves as the primary consultant on BCMA issues for the Pharmacy Service. These duties include but not limited to attending the Clinical Bar Code Management Committee meetings, participating in tracers examining BCMA utilization by nursing staff, acting as a resource to nursing and pharmacy staff when BCMA problems arise, setting up training account orders, and adding bar codes to the local drug file for new products. Supports initiatives by the BCMA Coordinator and the pharmacy management team to study and improve the BCMA system of drug administration and documentation. - Establishes organizational structure, guidelines, performance standards, work review and reporting requirements for their service. Defines the lines of authority and supervisory control necessary to effectively carry out tasks assigned by the Chief of Pharmacy. - Devises methods of effectively keeping all staff informed of all VA systems issues that affect them and patient care. - Assists in the development and implementation of long and short-term goals for the service. - Makes independent decisions, with appropriate input from the pharmacy leadership and other affected services, regarding the development of new programs, taking into account staffing and budget realities, program evaluation studies and overall changes and developments within the hospital and/or VISN. - Serves as information security coordinator for Pharmacy Service. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing procedures to preserve the privacy and integrity of all computer data through menu management and access limitation. - Communicates and works with ADPAC/Informatic Pharmacist and supervisory staff to ensure all systems are performing at the necessary level. If hardware/software used is not adequate to support specific applications, independently researches reasonable alternatives and recommends appropriate replacement hardware/software to Pharmacy Management for discussion. - Follows the appropriate chain of command and informs the supervising pharmacist or the assigned supervisor of problems or unusual situations, with recommendations for appropriate action. - Ensures pharmacy system compliance with Directives, Policies, and Handbooks, VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), Guidance for CSPs, Guidelines for Safe Preparation of Sterile Compounding (2013) published by Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), American Society of Heath-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, or any other accrediting bodies or best practices for the acute care clinical setting. - Ensures that systems are fully integrated, resources are utilized effectively and efficiently, and objectives are met. Makes configuration changes to hardware and software to meet evolving and complex computerized initiatives (Automated dispensing cabinets, CPRS, BCMA, Internet Refills, etc.) and Pharmacy Service needs. - Coordinates and provides training to end-users on current software applications as needed, as well as how the packages integrate with each other in the Pharmacy Department working alongside the Pharmacy AdPAC/Informatics Pharmacist and Leadership Team. - Identifies the need for automation, outlines the parameters and characteristics of the system, and ensures that the resulting system meets the needs of pharmacy service. The incumbent serves as the principal point of contact on pharmacy's automated systems. The incumbent monitors automated system performance, identifies problems, corrects deficiencies to improve system operations. Evaluates vendor developed software and provides information, recommendations, and advice to assist management in decision-making - Devises efficient templates to extract information from VISTA for Pharmacy Service and other Medical Center staff as required. - Responsible for the evaluation, enhancement, implementation, and maintenance of current and future versions of Pharmacy computer systems to improve pharmacy operations, clinical programs, related CPRS functions, and any other systems that effect the Pharmacy's role in delivering services to the veteran patient. Identifies, interprets, and resolves prescribing and dispensing issues, including pharmacotherapeutics and the formulary. Documents interventions within the specified timeframe if applicable. Assists in the development of proposals for improved and/or new pharmacy systems. Work health care providers to develop programs. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm off-tour hours as needed for any patient care support Telework: ADHOC Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

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. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/20/2023. 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. Language: Must be proficient in spoken and written English May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). 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. OR 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. GS-13 GRADE EXPERIENCE Experience. In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Assignment. Candidates at this grade level are to be in one of the assignments listed below. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Pharmacy Supervisor. Responsible for the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy service, to include budgetary execution. Such individuals have responsibilities for supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians. Manages people, maintains effective interdepartmental relations, and cooperates with other services to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals. Develops performance standards, assures that the program area is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements, designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff, and develops and maintains systems to monitor the performance of staff activities. Develops policies and procedures relative to their assigned area. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs: a. Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff. b. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions. c. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy. d. Skill in managing people or programs. Preferred Experience: PGY2 in Health Systems Informatics or equivalent ASHP experience (5 years in informatics). Experience with Cerner software and applications. References: VA Handbook, 5005, Part II, Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: -The incumbent must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the duties of this position. -The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing/sitting for prolongedperiods of time, frequent twisting/turning, and bending/stooping. -The incumbent must be able to perform lifting/carrying, pushing, or pulling different types of equipmentsuch as cabinets, carts or supplies weighing at minimum 50 pounds through various terrains.

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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Frankie Fessler-Boylan
• Phone: 515-868-4959
• Email: [email protected]