Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal healthcare provider in Tees Valley is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to manage EHR troubleshooting and provide analytical support. The candidate will oversee data management, collaborate on Pharmacy informatics solutions, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. This role offers a Monday to Friday work schedule and is not eligible for telework. Candidates must have a pharmaceutical degree and relevant experience in clinical pharmacy operations.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program

Reimbursement for student loans

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical degree and relevant licensure required.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy operations and informatics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHR-related troubleshooting and support Pharmacy personnel.
• Own and manage EHR/Oracle ticket and change requests.
• Provide analytical and automated data processing support.
• Collaborate to develop EHRM solutions to operational problems.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy management

EHR troubleshooting

Data management

Pharmacy informatics

Education

Pharmaceutical degree

Job description

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. The Pharmacist Program Manager for information systems is responsible for assessment, design, integration, modification, maintenance and analysis of data, data management services, networking, and computerized medical record for Pharmacy Service to assist and support Pharmacy Service managerial decision making.

Duties

• Manages EHR related troubleshooting and supports Pharmacy personnel with EHR problem resolution.
• Owns and manages all EHR/Oracle ticket and change requests entries for the Pharmacy Service.
• Provides administrative, technical, analytical, and automated data processing – ADP support to Pharmacy Service.
• Makes configuration changes to hardware and software to meet evolving and complex computerized initiatives – EHR, BCMA, Patient Interfacing Systems, etc. – and Pharmacy Service needs. Serves as the coordinator to ensure that systems are fully integrated, resources are utilized effectively and efficiently, and objectives are met.
• Serves as the liaison to other services on issues related to all pharmacy packages, to include the new EHRM system.
• As requested by supervisory staff, works in concert with appropriate personnel with OI&T or Informatics staff to develop EHRM solutions to operational problems. When the desired functionality is beyond the jurisdiction of local expertise, initiates the appropriate reports to request functionality at the national level.
• Assists in the drug file management at a facility level in collaboration with the national drug file team. Actively manages the EHR ordering menus to guide intuitive, safe, effective, and cost‑conscious ordering of pharmaceutical products consistent with the VA National Formulary and national, VISN, and local initiatives.
• Collaborates with advanced ADPAC to maintain computer database – drug, pharmacist, signature, allergies, security, accessibility – and install and test all HRA computer program patches.
• Helps direct and coordinate implementation of VISTA and CPRS routines and other automated systems in Pharmacy Service.
• Designs computerized files, templates, and databases to obtain automated clinical and administrative data used by Pharmacy Service to produce clinical and managerial reports. Provides data upon request.
• Tests and verifies packages within the ISC specified time frames and before activation in production.
• Determines site parameters for each assigned site and loads data as needed for implementation.
• Performs or delegates user support responsibilities for trouble‑shooting common software and hardware problems. Advises on trouble‑shooting maintenance and ordering of computer related supplies to those staff responsible for them.
• Advises IRM as to problems that require their intervention.
• Actively engages with stakeholders at various levels to gather feedback and foster improvements to pharmacy informatics solutions and services.
• Engages in continuous learning and improvement activities to stay updated with pharmacy informatics and healthcare IT developments.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including those related to data privacy and security (e.g., HIPAA, VA policies).

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Telework

Not Available

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #

92025-0, GS-13

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program – EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Permanent Change of Station – PCS

Not Authorized

Requirements