The Program Manager manages all operations related to Compounded Sterile Product (CSP) and Non-Sterile Products and Hazardous Drugs (HD) at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System following USP , and USP Standards. This includes compliance oversight of all pharmacists, technicians, trainees, and other supportive personnel involved in sterile and non-sterile compounding, cleaning and disinfecting clean room areas, and/or hazardous drug management.

Duties

Work Schedule: Varying tour of duty, includes some weekend and holiday coverage for our inpatient pharmacy Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:40864A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required The Program Manager manages all operations related to Compounded Sterile Product (CSP) and Non-Sterile Products and Hazardous Drugs (HD) at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System following USP, and USP Standards. This includes compliance oversight of all pharmacists, technicians, trainees, and other supportive personnel involved in sterile and non-sterile compounding, cleaning and disinfecting clean room areas, and/or hazardous drug management. May perform the duties of an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Specialist as necessary, in addition to more extensive services of both clinical and administrative nature as pertains to Compounded Sterile/Non-sterile Products and Hazardous Drug preparation; and works closely with the Associate Chief, Inpatient Pharmacy Service to ensure efficient operation of USP 795/797/800 Programs. This may include rounding, collaboration with specialty clinics, participation on various committees regarding Compounded Sterile Product issues, (Nutrition Support Working Group, Oncology Service, Infusion Service, CSP advisory), reviewing IV and other drug therapy including calculations, clinical assessments, drug information services, extensive interpretation of medication orders, providing pharmacokinetic consults in collaboration with other Clinical Pharmacy Specialists, preparing and verifying chemotherapy and/or other hazardous drugs/biological preparations, and providing in-service education and training. This position may be involved in research activities and precepting pharmacy students and residents. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Coordinates all clinical and distributive functions for the Compounded Sterile/Non-Sterile Products and Hazardous Drug program. Works independently and effectively to ensure that appropriate, accurate services are provided in a timely manner. Reviews and interprets providers' orders for accuracy, eligibility, availability, and therapeutic appropriateness; contacts providers and makes authorized changes in orders or prescriptions as required. Provides all intravenous admixtures in a timely, accurate manner. Functions independently in day-to-day clinical and administrative duties associated with the position. In general, uses a high degree of appropriate professional judgment to solve complex problems which routinely arise throughout the day. Develops and implements appropriate procedures, oversees and assures facility compliance with USP chapters and other applicable laws, regulations, and standards, ensuring competency of personnel, and assuring environmental control of all compounding areas. Ensures the competency of pharmacy personnel and ancillary staff in the preparation and handling of CSP and cleaning and disinfection of clean rooms through initial and ongoing competency assessments, annual training, and standard testing within established timeframes. Review and revise compounding policies and procedures annually or more frequently as needed and recommends updates. Maintains accuracy of the IV Infusion Pump Library in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals, IV Admixture Staff, and Clinical Specialists. Provides patient care and/or patient interaction appropriate to the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the patient group served; adult age 18-64, and older adult age 65 and older. Manages all aspects of a distinct program to include policy development, quality resources and specialty functions unique to the USP 795/797/800 programs to optimize cost effectiveness (budget) and patient outcomes. Coordinates a singles 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. Ensures that dated drugs are periodically checked, properly stored, and returned to the manufacturer for credit when outdated. Ensures that employees are aware of and comply with safety rules and regulations, reporting an accident promptly. Ensures that employees use personal protective equipment in accordance with established policy and procedure. Provides training and education to nurses, pharmacists, physicians, pharmacy technician, pharmacy students on the policies/procedures involving USP 797 and USP 800 programs. Provides staffing coverage for our inpatient pharmacy when needed. Other duties as assigned.

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. 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. 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. 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) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) 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. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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). Grade Determinations: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, GS-13 Experience. In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. The clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice, works independently under their scope of practice as defined by the individual medical center to directly care for patients. A CPS plays a defined role in budgetary execution and serves as a mid-level provider who functions to initiate, modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments; helping achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas; performing physical assessments; and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following 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. Preferred Experience: Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy residency program. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

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 VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Brittany Strite
• Phone: 3045797687
• Email: [email protected]