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USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago

Facility Program Manager (Pharmacoeconomics)

Saint Louis County, Missouri, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$152K/yr - $198K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Facility Program Manager for the St. Louis VA Health Care System. The role involves the organization and management of the Pharmacy pharmacoeconomics program, overseeing a multi-million dollar budget for pharmaceuticals and ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Designs, conducts analysis, and reports drug utilization evaluations to pharmacy management and local Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Monitors approved pharmaceutical manufacturer rebate and discount programs to assure appropriate cost savings are realized

Analyzes and designs reporting tools that assess service impacts on patient care, cost containment, and performance

Manages daily functions related to fund control management

Processes 1358s, 2237s, and purchase card orders for obligating appropriate funds for pharmacy service budget

Acts as a purchase cardholder approving official for pharmacy service and oversees purchases of pharmacy procurement technicians

Manages use of non-formulary and formulary restricted agents through the prior authorization drug process

Coordinates medication conversions to comply with local, VISN, and national contracts or approved formulary substitutions

Supervises and serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents

Conducts educational programs for physicians, nursing, pharmacy staff, and others as assigned

Qualification

Pharmacy degreePharmacoeconomicsPharmacy licensureRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam leadership

Required

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

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

Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)

In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level

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