Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Duties
The Clinical Pharmacist-Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) is responsible for managing and optimizing pharmacy-related software and automated systems, including outpatient prescription dispensing, e-Pharmacy, unit dose, IV admixture, controlled substance dispensing, physician order entry, Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA), Automatic Medication Dispensing System (AMDS), inventory control, office automation, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) programming, National Comprehensive Infusion Library (NCIL), and menu/security key management, while ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General (OIG), and other regulatory requirements through close collaboration with Pharmacy Operations leadership. Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for developing, supplying, and interpreting comprehensive computer-generated data on a regular basis to the Chief and Associate Chiefs for planning and evaluating pharmacy operations and for use in reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of Pharmacy Service programs. Develop and implement specialized Automated Data Processes (ADP) program training for all affected pharmacy personnel. Responsible for customizing the pharmacy ADP program software to reflect the characteristics of this Pharmacy Service. This involves creating and maintaining pharmacy database files such as the drug file and the orderable item file. It also involves setting the program site parameters to the characteristics of this pharmacy to provide the service maximum flexibility and benefit of the ADP software program. Use specialized pharmacy and ADP experience and knowledge, responsible for defining the ADP hardware requirements of each Pharmacy Service functional area in order to achieve the maximum benefit of the pharmacy ADP software package with the minimum adverse impact on operations. Responsible for pharmacy user management, which includes defining users, establishing user menus, and determining user access to ensure appropriate use and security of the Pharmacy Service and Medical Center ADP software programs and the comprehensive patient data base. Responsible for implementing Pharmacy Service ADP software programs in coordination with the affected pharmacy section supervisor and the Office of Information & Technology (OIT) service. This involves placement of terminals/ printers and other equipment, determination of a start date, development of a manual back-up system of operation during periods of computer "down time", software & hardware updates/upgrades, and cleaning and maintenance of AMDS. Serves as the Pharmacy Service liaison and works cooperatively with other services to explore, organize and implement interdisciplinary ADP programs and to assure the integrity and security of the Medical Center's integrated patient database. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm weekends, holidays, and hours outside of tour of duty; subject to change based on the needs of the facility Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 667-00315-F / 667-01072-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.)
How you will be evaluated
Area of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order: 1st Area of Consideration - current permanent Overton Brooks VA Medical Center employees including satellites; 2nd Area of Consideration - current permanent Veterans Healthcare Administration employees; 3rd Area of Consideration - current permanent VA Nationwide employees; 4th Area of Consideration - current permanent Federal employees of other Agencies; 5th Area of Consideration - current/past Health Professional Trainees (HPTs) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.