USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacist (Quality Assurance)
Lancaster, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $127K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist (Quality Assurance) to work in a VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). The role focuses on medication assessment, verification of prescription orders, and ensuring compliance with local and national policies and federal regulations while supporting quality assurance processes.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Produces reports to CMOP management, local committees, host sites, and the National CMOP Program to support exceptional organizational performance. Uses basic quality and analytical techniques to process internal and external data and make recommendations for improvement
Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of databases and the pertinent CMOP local and central databases
Works with established systems to effectively extract, analyze, store, and trend data and provide reports to management in a timely manner
Assists in investigation of errors reported through the National CMOP Web Application, telephone reports from host sites, and internal error reporting systems
Uses established systems for monitoring internal and external error data for trends. Upon discovery, immediately reports to the Director through appropriate supervisory channels, any issues posing significant or imminent risks to patient safety
Assist in preparing local, national quality assurance reports on a scheduled or ad hoc basis. Produces reports for CMOP management which provides identification of trends to optimize medication dispensing safety
Demonstrates general understanding and ability to apply performance improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or others as indicated by local or national CMOP guidance
Assists in implementing principles of established performance improvement methodologies support projects and accomplish organizational goals
Stays current regarding new pharmacy automated dispensing technology
Monitors performance of the automated dispensing equipment, communicates issues, progress and status to Supervisory Pharmacist to ensure optimal performance, safety, and workflow
Provides leadership and guidance to individuals working with the automated processing equipment, including establishing guidelines for performance, reviewing accuracy, quality and efficiency of general workflow
Assists in developing policies, procedures, and training guidelines for the proper use and maintenance of automated dispensing systems
Effectively interacts with accreditation and regulatory officials and reports data as required
Utilizes established data management tools to ensure continuous survey readiness
Supports continuous survey readiness activities, including but not limited to: supporting alignment of local survey readiness with the national CMOP program, maintaining a working knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards which impact CMOP, and assisting in completion of all accreditation process requirements in a timely manner
Effectively communicates with management and participates in development and implementation of appropriate organizational responses when indicated by current performance or changes in standards or regulations
Stays current regarding new pharmaceutical therapies, developing standards of pharmacy practice and advances in information technology
Identifies opportunities for increased dispensing efficiency related to product movement, viable pack sizes, re-distribution among systems and sub-systems and makes recommendations to the Supervisory Pharmacist or Logistics Manager
Provides quality assurance guidance for replenishment activities of pharmacy technicians regarding automated dispensing equipment
Participates in coordination of inventory management/procurement in an effort to meet CMOP initiatives
Reviews backorder report and takes action to ensure timely processing
Prepares CMOP shortage report for internal and external use
Performs the full range of Clinical Pharmacist (Production) duties as needed
Assists in developing and maintaining local policies, procedures, and training tools to ensure compliance with current standards and regulations
Develops and communicates understanding of laws, regulations, accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security
Stays current regarding new pharmaceutical therapies, developing standards of pharmacy practice and advances in information technology. Actively seeks educational advancement areas
Qualification
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. 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
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
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
Basic Requirements: 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
Basic Requirements: Licensure: 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
Basic Requirements: Failure to Obtain License: In all cases, pharmacists must actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure starting from the date of their appointment
Basic Requirements: Grandfathering Provision: All licensed pharmacists employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held
Preferred
Experience or Education: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following: (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and (b) possess a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) from an ACPE accredited institution, OR (2) Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program
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