Clinical Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties will include, but are not limited to: Direct and manage Pharmacy Informatics and Automation programs to promote medication stewardship, patient-centered care, patient safety, cost-effective pharmaceutical services, and evidence-based medication use. Develop, implement, and oversee technology-based pharmacy solutions that support the safe, effective, and optimal use of medications across the medical center and affiliated locations. Lead planning, implementation, maintenance, and management of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technologies, and electronic health record pharmacy applications. Apply expertise in pharmacy operations, clinical practice, formulary management, regulatory compliance, healthcare standards, and informatics to optimize medication-use processes. Manage and support automated pharmacy systems, including outpatient dispensing, unit dose distribution, IV admixture, controlled substance dispensing, inventory management, procurement, and office automation applications. Oversee implementation of software upgrades, system patches, and new pharmacy technology applications while ensuring operational continuity and compliance. Coordinate training and education for pharmacy staff and end users on pharmacy automation systems, electronic health record functionality, and integrated software applications. Monitor, analyze, validate, correct, and report pharmacy workload, financial, operational, and patient care data to support decision-making and performance improvement. Serve as the primary liaison between Pharmacy Service and multidisciplinary stakeholders, including Informatics, Quality Management, Clinical Services, Biomedical Engineering, Information Technology, and regional/national support teams. Lead process improvement and quality assurance initiatives to enhance clinical and operational pharmacy services and improve medication-use outcomes. Develop, manage, and oversee complex pharmacy applications that interface with electronic health record systems across medical centers, outpatient clinics, and remote facilities. Collaborate with software developers, programmers, and information technology staff to test applications, resolve system issues, and implement pharmacy system enhancements. Provide technical and clinical support to pharmacy end users by troubleshooting system problems, resolving service requests, and addressing software integration issues. Review and maintain site-specific system parameters, files, and configuration settings to ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and regulatory compliance. Monitor electronic medical record functionality and coordinate corrective actions to resolve documentation, workflow, and pharmacy-related system deficiencies. Evaluate opportunities for expansion and enhancement of clinical and operational pharmacy services through technology, automation, and data-driven solutions. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 q

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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? Walla Walla is a pleasant town of 40,000+ near the beautiful Blue Mountain range of SE Washington State. Excellent public schools and two 4-year colleges are an asset. Our Main Street has been ranked as one of the best small town main streets in the U.S and also was voted friendliest city in the US by Rand-McNally in 2011. Sunset Magazine has proclaimed Walla Walla as one of the 10 best small towns in the U.S. and as a tourist destination because of the internationally acclaimed wine industry. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we ca