Pharmacist - Facility Program Manager

About the role

The Community Program Manager/Anticoagulation Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner coordinates and delivers pharmacy services supporting the Veteran Access and Accountability Act prescription benefit program.

Working independently under the supervision of the Chief of Pharmacy and Associate Chief of Pharmacy Operations, or designee, the incumbent monitors and communicates operational trends, challenges, and formulary concerns related to VA Mission Act Care in the Community Pharmacy Services.

What you will do

• Care in the Community Program Management Responsible for the program management of all aspects of the Care in the Community (CITC) program, including establishing standardization of processes, serving as liaison across the local and VISN departments for Care in the Community, and establishing ongoing training for the service and VA providers.
• Responsible for the oversight of CITC prescription eligibility, processes for nonformulary requests and follow-up, maintenance of CPRS records surrounding CITC-specific issues which includes scanning prescription hardcopies and relevant notes and consults, coordination of CITC efforts across the entire service, development or maintenance of plans to promote therapeutic appropriateness and safety, and assures medications are dispensed to patients in a timely fashion consistent with VA requirements and Federal and State laws impacting pharmacy service.
• Works with supervisors, pharmacists, and technicians to ensure continuity of care for all Care in the Community prescriptions.
• Anticoagulation Collaborates with the Anticoagulation Service Program Manager (ASPM), who manages daily clinic workload and represents the anticoagulation and thrombosis service to facility-wide, internal, and external stakeholders.
• Participates in anticoagulation data collection when possible and engages in quality assurance activities as required to ensure the appropriate and safe use of antithrombotic medications Assists providers with evidence-based medication selection by offering written and/or verbal consultations, ensuring that all prescriptions and actions meet proper eligibility criteria and comply with National Formulary and Non-Formulary procedures.
• This includes adherence to all national directives, VISN-19 guidelines, local policies, and standard operating procedures .Education/Teaching/Training Directly involved in the training or support of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, medical students, psychology interns, fellows and other graduate or post-graduate trainees, as appropriate.
• Assists in training new employees in duties and responsibilities.
• Responsible for the self-development, mandatory training, and education necessary to maintain licensure, stay current with the practice of pharmacy and VHA, FDA, DEA, Joint Commission standards, and meet facility training requirements.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and consultation to staff through the Medical Center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics as appropriate.
• Outpatient Pharmacy Support Counsels' patients appropriately regarding their medication and documents this in the notes section of CPRS.
• Utilize pharmacy information systems to answer patient and facility staff questions related to status of their medication, completion date, package tracking, etc. Serves as an authority on drug usage, interactions, over-dosages, and compliance to medical staff, nursing staff, technicians, and students.
• Uses appropriate references to research drug information and provides timely and accurate responses to drug information inquiries from all customers.
• Verifies electronic orders entered by the physician for accuracy while performing a prospective drug utilization evaluation considering drug-drug interactions, drug-allergy contraindications, drug-disease interactions, and dosage form.
• Assure doses are within acceptable limits (including evaluation of FDA recommended doses) and use professional judgment in determining quantity and day supply.
• Program Evaluation Assists in quality improvement and research initiatives and adds to the body of knowledge by participating in medical center and service process assessment and action teams and continually seeks to improve services.
• Other Significant Responsibilities Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces as appointed or assigned by the immediate supervisor or Chief of the pharmacy service.
• Responsibilities will include representing Pharmacy on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, actively participating in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations, and representing the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees.
• Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees.
• Additional Role and Responsibilities Additional roles and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by the Chief, Pharmacy Service.
• Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: 525000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

• 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 (***).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• 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.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
• Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: ***

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: ***

How you will be evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Documents you must provide

• To complete your application, please use the following link *** to download the standard Clinical Resume Document.
• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
• The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter License Other (1) Professional Certification Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
• You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
• Documentation is required to award preference.
• For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.

After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities.

HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities.

HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Additional information

***This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. *** The initial cutoff date to review applicants will be on September 10, 2026.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.

This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions.

Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.