Licensed Pharmacist(Facility Program Manager) IV Room

at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary This Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, is located within the Pharmacy Department at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. The primary functions of this position within the Pharmacy are to develop, organize, and manage the intravenous admixture and sterile and non-sterile compounding program at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities Functions of the Position: The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, will be involved in the independent professional practice of pharmacy in accordance with the guidance set forth in FHCC policies and procedures, VA/DoD regulations, and state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, may be scheduled and assigned to all areas of pharmacy practice and must possess the required knowledge and skills in order to perform the required functions. The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, is responsible for both direct and indirect patient care, patient education, drug therapy monitoring, quality assurance, staff education, and consultation, and acts as pharmacy liaison with physicians and other health practitioners. The Pharmacy Program Manager, IV Room, promotes and manages drug therapy based on current clinical knowledge that is consistent with policies established at the National, VISN, and local levels. Major Duties and Responsibilities: A. Program Manager Ensures compliance with USP<797> Pharmaceutical Compounding Preparations, USP<800> Hazardous Drugs – Handling in Healthcare Settings, USP<795> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Nonsterile Preparations, VHA Inpatient Services Directives, Policies, and Handbooks relating to CSPs, VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Guidance for CSPs, Guidelines for Safe Preparation of Sterile Compounding (2013) published by Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), American Society of Heath-System Pharmacists(ASHP), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, or any other accrediting bodies or best practices recommends are require for safe compounding of CSP and handling of hazardous drugs (HD)for all activities and functions for the CSPs. Ensures the pharmacy service has written procedures for compliance with these standards. Ensures that the decision to outsource CSP prescriptions or to prepare CSPs in the medical facility pharmacy follows the VHA PBM decision-making hierarchy Ensures the competency of Pharmacy personnel in the preparation and handling of sterile and non-sterile compounded products as required by USP <795>, <797>, and <800>standards. Monitors pharmacy staff trainings are maintained and documented with acceptable skills & competency and assists with training all incoming pharmacy personnel on all matters related to the compounding CSPs, HDs, and IV room procedures. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Inpatient Pharmacy (and Outpatient Pharmacies, when applicable) for the IV room, compounding CSPs and non-sterile preparations, develops policies and procedures for the Hospital for safe handling of HD, conducts training, and provides educational in-services B. Clinical: Is directly involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas. Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the patient medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate. Actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed. C. Educational Provide annual training for all pharmacy staff in aseptic technique, pharmaceutical calculations, position specific competencies, and reviews modules and updates as needed. Provides accurate and adequate orientation and explanation of policies and procedures regarding sterile and non-sterile compounded preparations, IV admixture program, and performance improvement to pharmacy employees. Conduct and/or participate in an ongoing in-service education program for pharmacy personnel and other medical personnel as required. Provide training for incoming pharmacy personnel, and assure competency prior to full assignment. Keeps abreast of new developments in pharmacy practice and drug therapy by reading the pharmacy and medical literature and participating in continuing education programs. Responsible for providing the FHCC staff with accurate, comprehensive information about drugs and their use and shall serve as the FHCC primary resource for meeting its drug information responsibilities. Serves as a preceptor and role model for pharmacy resident and or students during their rotations and in accordance with established protocols. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Licensed Pharmacist(Facility Program Manager) IV Room/PD000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/05/2024. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Language: Must be proficient in spoken and written English Education Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT). Licensure. Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. GS-13 GRADE EXPERIENCE Experience. In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the n