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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Pharmacy Program Manager - Inventory Management Specialist

Bay Pines, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$133K/yr - $173K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the Veterans Health Administration, and they are seeking a Pharmacy Program Manager - Inventory Management Specialist. This role involves managing all aspects of the Pharmacy procurement and supporting the pharmacoeconomic program to ensure compliance with regulations while overseeing a multi-million-dollar budget for inventory management of pharmaceuticals.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Makes suggestions to aid in the selection of substitute medication when those requested are not available or when a more cost-effective approach appears appropriate

Develops, implements, and manages programs to optimize drug therapy costs, including participation in the development of disease management programs

Responsible for outcomes and analyses, pharmacoeconomic performance measures and impact assessments designed to maximize both resource utilization and quality patient care

Develops and conducts drug usage evaluation in areas of needs from a cost effective and patient outcome perspective

Documents cost reduction/cost avoidance activities quarterly and reports findings to the Chief of the Service for review

Performs satisfactorily any duties required by the Chief of the Service

Develops pharmacoeconomic budget analysis and forecasts annually

Directs purchasing and inventory control personnel activities to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained. Ensures employees exercise sound inventory control methods. Tracks all pharmacy expenditures

Serves as contact and is responsible for initiating procedures to handle product recalls involving medications and or pharmacy supply items

Utilize strict accounting practices to maintain an accurate budget. Provide upper management with quarterly, monthly, and often daily updates on budget status. Maintain sufficient inventory for the needs of the Medical Center, yet not exceeding budget allowance

Presents upper management on a routine basis: expenditure reports, cost analysis, stock usage, budget forecast, drug shortages, drug recalls, and new product cost impact. Assists associate chiefs and chief with preparation of annual budget

Functions as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and prepares contracting requests for Pharmacy Service

Provides direct oversight for the accountability of expired or soon-to-expire medications held for return for credit

Ensures all items are secured and monitored through the time of pick up by the contracted reverse distributor to reduce possibility of undetected loss, theft, or misuse

Maintains a running inventory list of non-controls for tracking purchases to be used in reconciliation of invoices to maximize revenues received through credits

Serves as a resource and provides information and education to staff, residents and students in areas of procurement and inventory management

Educates medical staff regarding procurement and inventory management. Where possible, uses before and after data to assess the impact of these educational interventions

Responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating the pharmacy procurement and pharmacoeconomic programs to ensure that all Federal, VHA, and local acquisition regulations are followed with proper coordination between the delivery of Pharmacy services and the overall delivery of healthcare

Qualification

Pharmacy practicePharmacy administrationInventory managementPharmacoeconomicsBudget managementDrug therapy optimizationRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

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)

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 or on track to complete advanced degree from an accredited program by the time of hire

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

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

Experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness

Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions

Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area

Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise

Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy

Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters