FACILITY PROGRAM MANAGER

Summary The Inventory Management Specialist Program Manager is responsible for providing leadership, direction, coordination, clinical guidance, planning, and implementation for pharmaceutical procurement and inventory management throughout all sites of care for the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (Leavenworth and Topeka). The incumbent works independently under the Associate Chief, Pharmacy Operations (or designee), keeping leadership apprised of trends and problems associated with assigned areas. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Clarification from the agency NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees, current permanent Federal employees of other agencies and all US Citizens. Duties VA Careers - Pharmacy : https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Functions or Scope of Practice a. Clinical 1. Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for pharmacy procurement and inventory management; applies evidence-based, cost-effective principles to promote optimal patient care within budget appropriations. 2. Develops, trains, and educates pharmacy procurement technicians to standardize procurement and inventory practices across the facility. 3. Maintains ongoing review of National Acquisition Center (NAC), Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), prime vendor, and contract changes to ensure cost-effective utilization of medications in compliance with contracting and formulary regulations. b. Dispensing / Distributive Functions 1. Coordinates contracted pharmaceutical care with non-VA pharmacies when necessary to meet patient care needs in accordance with local and VHA policy. 2. Ensure medications are dispensed consistently with Joint Commission standards, VA requirements, and applicable Federal and State laws impacting pharmacy practice. 3. Assists in overall Pharmacy Service efficiency by staffing operational areas when assigned, resolving customer service issues, participating in therapeutic interchange initiatives and performing other pharmacist duties as assigned. c. Administrative Functions 1. Collaborates with pharmacy management to develop, train, and maintain education about procurement and inventory management processes. 2. Establishes and maintains internal and external points of contact with wholesalers, prime vendors, distributors, and Logistics/SCM service. 3. Builds working relationships with technology and automation vendors to maximize resource utilization and integrate automation within inventory management and distribution systems. d. Program Management / Analysis 1. Ensures maximal utilization of personnel and funds related to procurement; supports management by furnishing recurring and non-recurring data and reports. 2. Leads pharmacy procurement workgroups or huddles; participates in procurement-related committees, subcommittees, or workgroups at the facility, VISN, or national level. 3. Provides clinical guidance and collaborates with clinical subject matter experts for review of new products, requests, and national/VISN contract changes to support safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use. e. Training and Education 1. Educates healthcare providers regarding medication use, formulary management, shortages, and product changes related to procurement and inventory management. 2. Maintains current knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics relevant to procurement decisions and product selection. 3. Conducts on-the-job training; provides support and guidance to employees, students, resident…

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