Clinical Pharmacist and Facility Program Manager

Quick Facts

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
• EDRP eligible: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) (award amount and eligibility period determined after review)

Description

Manage pharmacy informatics and automation programs to promote medication stewardship, patient-centered care, patient safety, cost-effective pharmaceutical services, and evidence-based medication use. Develop, implement, and oversee technology-based pharmacy solutions, including pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technologies, and electronic health record (EHR) pharmacy applications. Lead coordination with multidisciplinary stakeholders, training, quality/process improvement efforts, and data monitoring to optimize medication-use outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage pharmacy informatics and automation programs
• Plan, implement, maintain, and manage pharmacy information systems and automation technologies
• Apply expertise in pharmacy operations, clinical practice, formulary management, regulatory compliance, healthcare standards, and informatics
• Oversee automated pharmacy systems (outpatient dispensing, unit dose distribution, IV admixture, controlled substance dispensing, inventory management, procurement)
• Ensure operational continuity and compliance during software upgrades, patches, and new pharmacy technology deployments
• Coordinate training for pharmacy staff and end users on automation systems and EHR pharmacy functionality
• Monitor, analyze, validate, correct, and report pharmacy workload, financial, operational, and patient-care data
• Serve as primary liaison between Pharmacy Service and multidisciplinary stakeholders (Informatics, Quality Management, Clinical Services, Biomedical Engineering, IT, regional/national support)
• Lead process improvement and quality assurance initiatives
• Develop and manage complex pharmacy applications interfacing with EHR systems across medical centers, outpatient clinics, and remote facilities
• Collaborate with software developers/programmers/IT staff to test applications, resolve issues, and implement enhancements
• Troubleshoot and resolve pharmacy end-user system problems and software integration issues
• Maintain site-specific system parameters, configuration settings, and ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Monitor EHR functionality and coordinate corrective actions for documentation and workflow deficiencies
• Evaluate technology- and data-driven opportunities to expand and improve clinical and operational pharmacy services

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (BS Pharmacy and/or Pharm.D.; foreign degrees require FPGEC certification)
• Full, current, unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state/territory/DC (and maintain required registration)
• Pass pre-employment physical examination
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements, including acceptable identification
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• If seeking EDRP: meet individual eligibility and submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days for qualifying income levels
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (with 5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
• Telework: ad-hoc only (not a virtual position)