Pharmacist (facility program manager) - medication safety, quality and research

Summary

The Pharmacy Medication Safety, Quality and Research Program Manager must be a licensed pharmacist, preferably with a Pharm.D. or equivalent experience. The incumbent will function at the highest level of clinical practice working independently based on their scope of practice, if applicable. The incumbent will develop, organize, coordinate and manage the Medication Safety, Quality and Research programs at all points of care within the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SFVA HCS).

Duties

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. The position requires extensive knowledge and skill in utilizing Medication Safety databases and informatics tools for patient safety/informatics analysis. The incumbent will provide a consistent point of contact for multidisciplinary and interdepartmental process improvement efforts in the areas of medication safety and quality, and will serve as a facility champion. This role will directly contribute to the health care system's commitment as a high reliability organization.

Functions of Position:

• A. Program Management - Medication Safety: Manages data collection, analysis, and review of medication safety events and practices including reporting of adverse events in JPSR, VA ADERS, and VistA ADR tracking system. Reviews and assesses compliance with VHA Directives/Handbooks, USP, FDA, DEA, AWE, OIG and Joint Commission standards. Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation medication safety standards.
• B. Program Management - Quality Management: Maintaining a system of internal reviews that ensure that service programs operate at a satisfactory level of performance and compliance with VHA Directive/Handbooks, regulatory bodies, and accreditation organizations.
• C. Administrative Program Services: Assists with the management of the Medication Recall and Drug Safety Alert System. Develops and updates policies and procedures defining operational requirements of Medication Safety and Quality Program.
• D. Pharmacist Duties: Provide routine patient care in clinical settings as directed. Participates in staff pharmacy duties, including order verification, medication preparation, dispensing in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• E. Pharmacy Investigational Drug Service: Serves as an authoritative information source on investigational drugs and their utilization in therapy.
• F. Education: Collaborates with Pharmacy Management and Patient Safety on pharmacy-related training and development.
• G. Research: May be involved in designing and conducting research studies or assist in the same.

Work Schedule:

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

Telework:

Not available

Virtual:

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #:

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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:

Not authorized

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.