The Pharmacy Medication Safety, Quality and Research Program Manager must be a licensed pharmacist, preferably with a Pharm.D. or equivalent experience. The incumbent will function at the highest level of clinical practice working independently based on their scope of practice, if applicable.
The incumbent will develop, organize, coordinate and manage the Medication Safety, Quality and Research programs at all points of care within the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SFVA HCS).
NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. The position requires extensive knowledge and skill in utilizing Medication Safety databases and informatics tools for patient safety/informatics analysis. The incumbent will provide a consistent point of contact for multidisciplinary and interdepartmental process improvement efforts in the areas of medication safety and quality, and will serve as a facility champion.
This role will directly contribute to the health care system's commitment as a high reliability organization. The pharmacist may also function in the pharmacy to meet patient care needs. Functions of Position: A. Program Management - Medication Safety Manages data collection, analysis, and review of medication safety events and practices including reporting of adverse events in JPSR, VA ADERS, and VistA ADR tracking system.
Reviews and assesses compliance with VHA Directives/Handbooks, USP, FDA, DEA, AWE, OIG and Joint Commission standards. Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation medication safety standards.
Utilizes resources published by the National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS), Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), the Center for Medication Safety (VA MedSAFE), the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), and the FDA, disseminates information on medication related patient safety issues to appropriate clinical staff and committees and collects and analyzes SFVA HCS data as necessary. B.
Program Management - Quality Management Maintaining a system of internal reviews that ensure that service programs operate at a satisfactory level of performance and compliance with VHA Directive/Handbooks, regulatory bodies, and accreditation organizations. Collaboration with pharmacy management and clinical ICCs to coordinate pharmacy service continuous readiness for all regulatory bodies including The Joint Commission, LTCI, CARF, AWE, OIG, VACO, and VISN 23.
Ensures that all pharmacy programs (to include Compounded Sterile Preparations, Anticoagulation, Pharmacoeconomics, Drugs Supply Chain, Controlled Substance, Clinical Pharmacy Programs) are in full compliance and readiness in regard to all applicable VHA regulations, policies, directives, and handbooks. C. Administrative Program Services Assists with the management of the Medication Recall and Drug Safety Alert System.
Develops and updates policies and procedures defining operational requirements of Medication Safety and Quality Program. Assists with developing and updating all policies and procedures within the pharmacy enterprise. D. Pharmacist Duties Provide routine patient care in clinical settings as directed. Participates in staff pharmacy duties, including order verification, medication preparation, dispensing in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Interacts with treatment team members to optimize drug treatment; develops and assesses target outcomes. Communicates effectively in meetings, in personal conversations, and in written progress notes or consultations. E. Pharmacy Investigational Drug Service Serves as an authoritative information source on investigational drugs and their utilization in therapy.
This includes the interpretation and dissemination of information about investigational drugs to pharmacists, nurses, and medical staff via bulletins, newsletters, and policy memos as necessary or required. Serves as a consultant on regulatory matters to all investigators. Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory bodies (i.e. Institutional Review Board, Research and Development, AAHRPP, VHA Directives and Handbooks).
Coordinates patient care and addresses procedural concerns when patients are admitted to the Medical Center and are currently enrolled, or previously have been previously enrolled in investigational studies. F.
Education: Collaborates with Pharmacy Management and Patient Safety on pharmacy-related training and development, to promote the learning experience and improve the performance of providers, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, medical residents and students. Develops and implements of formal and informal drug education/clinical consultation to medical, surgical, nursing, and pharmacy staff in the form of in-services and continuing education programs.
Interfaces with health-care providers and administrators to ensure compliance with established pharmacy policies and procedures. G. Research May be involved in designing and conducting research studies or assist in the same. Proposals for research must be submitted to the IRB and Research and Development Committee. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application. 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/.
Timothy.Michael@va.gov · 612-467-5503
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $142579 – $185356/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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