Pharmacist: Medication Safety Leader & Program Manager

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager) to lead medication safety and quality initiatives within Pharmacy Service.

The role coordinates compliance with VHA, DEA, Joint Commission, USP, EPA, and related standards, while collaborating with nursing and clinical leadership to improve patient outcomes. The incumbent will develop policies, manage resources, and oversee complex pharmacy programs across the facility, with strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• United States citizenship.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Current, full, unrestricted pharmacist license in the United States.
• Graduate of ACPE-accredited School/College of Pharmacy with BS Pharmacy or PharmD; foreign grads must have FPGEC certification with documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead medication safety and quality improvement initiatives across Pharmacy Service.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance with VHA, DEA, Joint Commission, USP, EPA, and others.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy, Nursing, and health system leadership to optimize patient outcomes.
• Oversee program policy development, resources, and special functions within the pharmacy program.
• Mentor and supervise staff in medication safety practices.

Education

BS Pharmacy or PharmD

FPGEC Certification (foreign grads)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager) to lead medication safety and quality initiatives within Pharmacy Service.

The role coordinates compliance with VHA, DEA, Joint Commission, USP, EPA, and related standards, while collaborating with nursing and clinical leadership to improve patient outcomes. The incumbent will develop policies, manage resources, and oversee complex pharmacy programs across the facility, with strong emphasis on