Pharmacist (Program Specialist) Compounding Program Manager

Job description

Summary The pharmacy program manager is responsible for USP general chapters 795, 797 and 800.

The pharmacist has oversight responsibility for all sterile and non-sterile compounding activities and associated information/automation systems.

The program mgr.

is responsible for the development, organization, and mgmt of all programs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., Jt. Comm, USP 795, 797, 800, OIG, FDA, DEA, etc.).

in addition to traditional distributive pharmacist functions Responsibilities VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional FUNCTIONS/SCOPE OF DUTIES: a.

Program Management-Sterile Compounding 1.

Expert knowledge of all sterile compounding and IV room operations.

2.

Provides supervision over all sterile compounding and is responsible for all activities and functions generated by the IV section on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the coordination and provision of safe, effective, and timely delivery of sterile compounds for administration to the patient.

3.

Provide expertise on VA Pharmacy rules and regulations that pertain to IV admixtures as well as ensuring standards that pertain to quality and quantity of services provided by the IV admixture section, i.e., JC.

4.

Oversee and ensure compliance with all USP 797, USP 800 and other regulations related to the compounding of sterile products.

Performs duties according to Pharmacy SOPs and MCPs regarding USP 797, USP 800, and sterile product preparation.

5.

Expert knowledge and maintenance of compliance with USP 797, USP 800 and all other regulatory requirements for sterile product compounding, as well as, patient and employee safety.

6.

Ownership of all necessary testing related to compounding of sterile products as required from regulatory requirements.

Ensures timely testing, review of results and interventions based on results, as well as maintenance of records for regulatory inspections.

b.

Program Management-Non-sterile Compounding 1.

Oversee and ensure compliance with all USP 795 requirements.

Performs duties according to Pharmacy SOPs and MCPs regarding USP 795 preparation.

2.

Expert knowledge and maintenance of compliance with USP 795 and all other regulatory requirements for non-sterile product compounding, as well as patient and employee safety.

3.

Ensures department is compliant with all USP 795 regulations and ensures self-assessments are completed annually.

4.

Works with other services (e.g., EMS, Surgery, Engineering, Nursing, etc.) to ensure that USP 795 and other requirements are met.

Includes collaboration on training of staff from other services involved in the compounding process.

Communicates with supervisor when standards are not met.

5.

Coordination and completion of training, orientation, and ongoing competencies for all staff (pharmacists, technicians, and residents).

Reviews educational training materials and updates as needed annually prior for distribution to staff for testing.

c.

Distributive Functions 1.

Computer verifying of provider order entered inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for patients in his/her assigned area.

2.

Coordinates the manufacture, reconstitution, handling, distribution, and disposal of chemotherapy agents in the hospital.

Assures that strict manufacturing guidelines are adhered to by pharmacy personnel to provide a safe work atmosphere.

3.

Monitors intravenous solution orders for interactions, appropriateness, and incompatibility.

4.

Provides oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution, where applicable.

5.

Reviews and interprets physician orders for IV and oral medications for accuracy eligibility, availability, and therapeutic appropriateness.

d.

Clinical Functions 1.

Actively engages with providers, nurses, and patients in the medication reconciliation process to promote patient safety and ensure adherence with regulatory and quality standards.

2.

Reviews electronic medical record to monitor for appropriateness of drug therapy, including evaluation for adverse drug reactions, drug-drug and drug food interactions, disease due to iatrogenic cause, drug duplication, and unnecessary polypharmacy.

3.

Incorporates pharmacoeconomic considerations into clinical practice to promote cost effective and evidenced-based therapy, considering but not limited to drug selection, dosage form, frequency of administration, duration of therapy, monitoring, and efficacy.

4.

Effectively communicates with providers to establish positive interprofessional relationships, influence clinical care decisions, and solve technical issues related to clinical practice independently as needed.

5.

Ensures adherence with the VA formulary and P&T committee drug therapy & policy recommendations, including therapeutic interchanges and automatic substitutions procedures.

Recommends alternative medications as needed and reviews all non-formulary or restricted-use medication requests for appropriateness.

Provides patient and/or provider education where needed.

Work Schedule: 8-hr shift between 6a and 6p with rotating WHEN (weekends, holidays, evenings and nights) hours Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact Work life benefits team, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Learn more Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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).

Qualifications 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: (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.

(NOTE: 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.

Physical Requirements.

Must pass pre-employment physical exam.

English Language Proficiency.

Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

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 and fully meet the KSAs at the next lower grade (GS-12).

Assignments.

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.

The Program Manager title is reserved for those individuals who have one or more of the following: supervisory responsibilities for various sections within Pharmacy Service; a complex program requiring coordination of multiple locations such as medical center care facilities, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), rural health, telemedicine, etc; specialized areas of a complex nature such as nuclear pharmacy, quality assurance, pharmacy informatics, clinical applications coordinator, Home Based Primary Care, pharmacoeconomist or liaison pharmacist duties requiring the coordination of processes with other medical facilities or VISNs. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA).

Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.

2.

Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area.

3.

Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise.

4.

Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy.

5.

Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.

References: VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacists, GS-660, Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.

Physical Requirements: The work involves light to moderate lifting; light to moderate carrying; reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking; standing; repeated bending, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable, far vision correctable in one eye, ability to distinguish basic colors/shades of colors; hearing aid 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: 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.

Additional Information 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.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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