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Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Columbus, Ohio 💰 $161556 – $210025/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

The Facility PMOP Coordinator is located at the main Central Ohio VA Healthcare Center, (Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC). The Facility Pain Management, Opioid Safety, and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PMOP) Coordinator will support Facility Pain POC/Clinical Leads in the coordination of pain management, opioid safety, and prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)-related initiatives and implementation of VHA and the Joint Commission standards.

Key Responsibilities

The duties for the Facility PMOP Coordinator include (but are not limited to): Supports a high functioning Pain Committee that includes stakeholders from across the facility, and supporting subcommittees, task forces/work groups as indicated.

Develops processes/procedures to ensure implementation and compliance with national policy related to pain management, opioid safety and risk mitigation strategies, Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND), management of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), initiatives in compliance with national policy, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Supports OSI reviews, data-based risk reviews for opioid-exposed patients (including Stratfication Tool for Opioid Risk Mitigation (STORM) data-based reviews), and other interdisciplinary pain care forums. Facilitates implementation of the OUD stepped care model within the facility, in particular for Step 1 of the Stepped Care for Opioid Use Disorder Train-the-Trainer (SCOUTT) program expansion, e.g., within PMTs/Pain Clinics.

Collaborates to evaluate acute pain care prescribing and processes at the facility and leading improvement opportunities. Serves as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and assigned clinical areas. Provides timely and accurate drug information to assist providers and other medical staff with the development of therapeutic plans and medication issues. Provide educational programs to pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff and trainees.

Completes all assigned training by the due date and participates in pharmacy staff meetings routinely. Participates in self-development activities to maintain and improve professional competency Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Ad-hoc available at the discretion of the supervisor and agency policy compliance requirements. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 93736-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contact

Nicole.Huyghe@va.gov · 989-392-9239

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $161556 – $210025/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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