FACILITY PROGRAM MANAGER

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : 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, residents, and other trainees as part of pharmacy programs. Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal

Salaire : $147,299 – $191,490/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans. The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (VAEKHCS) serves the health care needs of Veterans across 20,000 square miles and 39 counties in eastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri. By employing nearly 2,000 full-time employees, VAEKHCS cares for over 40,000 Veterans each year. At VAEKHCS, Veteran and Employee Whole Health is our goal, and High Reliability is how we get there together. Whole Health Approach To Clinical Care - YouTube Introducing Whole Health - YouTube