Program Manager, Informatics Management Specialist at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Job Listing at DirectEmployers in Fredericksburg, VA (Job ID 4449810-2024-08-16)

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Summary The Program Manager, Informatics Management Specialist, position is under the direction of the Associate Chief of Pharmacy, Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FxHCC), and in concert with other supervisory personnel within the Pharmacy Section. The Program Manager, Informatics Management Specialist, is responsible for the daily operation of the pharmacy's automated data processing and management information systems. Responsibilities The Fredericksburg Healthcare Center (FxHCC) is scheduled to open in March of 2025. Those hired for these positions will be required to work at the VA Medical Center or one of the other CBOCs (management determination based on need) until the Fredericksburg Healthcare Center (HCC) opens. VA Careers - Pharmacy: The Program Manager, Informatics Management Specialist, will be under the administrative supervision of the FxHCC Associate Chief of Pharmacy and must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions: The pharmacy specialist must have a thorough knowledge of all VISTA pharmacy programs, VISTA service-integrated programs (e. g., Allergy Tracking), the graphical user interface (GUI) employed by VHA, Medication Dispensing/Distribution Solutions (e. g., Omnicell/Pyxis), VA Fileman, CPRS, personal computer software commonly used by personnel, software used in the operation of all automation employed by the section and network software used to administer the PC networks within the section/service. Working knowledge of the hardware required to efficiently use all software employed by the section. Reviews data collected manually and devises methodologies of converting manual data collection systems to automated systems Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy Section and Informatics' staff. Maintains familiarity with all pharmacy operations impacted by applications employed and proposes operational changes to supervisory staff when automation provides the opportunity to gain efficiency Serves as network administrator for several PC-based pharmacy networks, which include pharmaceutical prime vendor (e. g., McKesson), outpatient dispensing (e. g., ScriptPro), and automated dispensing cabinets (e. g., Omnicell/Pyxis), among others Troubleshoots all software-related problems within Pharmacy; Installs, troubleshoots, and otherwise maintains Drug Accountability software installed in the local host system; Serves as the FxHCC's coordinator for beta testing of Drug Accountability new versions and patches prior to release, thoroughly testing such software and providing feedback directly to the developers. Orients all new staff to use of VISTA/CPRS, mailman, ADP security, NT Network, Outlook, etc.; The specialist is responsible for keeping the Director and pharmacy supervisors informed of all administrative or technical issues that may impact Pharmacy programs. The specialist is responsible for general supervision and direction of any pharmacy staff assigned to ADP-related functions Attends meetings as the Pharmacy Section ADPAC/lnformatics Specialist as assigned Develops and maintains all ADP-related contingency plans required by the FxHCC and CVHCS; Develops an annual internal control plan for the pharmacy; Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 0000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. 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). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U. S. C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone:, or through their Web site at: NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) 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) Certific

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