Facility Program Manager - Pharmacist - Medication Safety Job in Omaha, NE

Summary

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Program Management - Medication Safety: The Medication Safety Program Manager plans, coordinates, and manages all pharmacy aspects of medication safety and works closely with VANWI Patient Safety staff and clinical leadership to improve medication safety and works closely with VANWI Patient Safety staff and clinical leadership to improve medication use systems. Activities include:
  • Managing data collection, analysis, and review of medication safety events and practices including reporting of adverse events in JPSR and adverse drug reactions in VA ADERS and VistA ADR tracking system.
  • Reviewing and assessing compliance with VHA Directives/Handbooks, USP, FDA, DEA, AWE, OIG, and Joint Commission standards and assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Working with the National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS), the Center for Medication Safety (VA MedSAFE), the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), and FDA to disseminate medication related patient safety issues to appropriate clinical staff and committees and collects and analyzes VANWI data as necessary.
  • Working closely with pharmacy management, patient safety, and clinical leadership to resolve medication safety issues and ensures that processes for prescribing, dispensing, and monitoring medication therapy minimize the potential for adverse medication events.
• Administrative Program Services: The Medication Safety Program Manager will provide administrative program support to Patient Safety and Pharmacy. Activities include:
  • Assisting with the management of the Drug Recall and Drug Safety Alert System across all NWI campuses and is responsible for entering NWI recall information into the VA National Recall/Alert web site.
  • Develops and updates policies and procedures defining operational requirements of Medication Safety Programs.
  • Manges the sharing of data and information for Patient Safety and Pharmacy utilizing tools such as Excel, dashboards (e.g., OSI, PDSI, Sail, IPEC, etc.) and SharePoint sites.
• Clinical Program Management: The Medication Safety Program Manager will provide and support clinical pharmacy services and is directly responsible for monitoring and managing medication therapy for assigned patients. Activities include:
  • Responsible for ambulatory care, acute care, or CLC pharmacy activities involving highly innovative methods of health care delivery.
  • Participates in a patient-focused, team based multidisciplinary model of patient centered care to promote positive patient outcomes through direct and indirect interaction with patients and providers.
  • Evaluates appropriateness of pharmacologic therapy at clinic visits or during hospitalizations and as the level of care changes.
  • Provides drug information, observations on patient response to therapy, and develops appropriate recommendations regarding treatment alternatives or additional interventions to maximize patient care outcomes taking into consideration choice of therapy, safety, efficacy, and pharmacoeconomics.
  • Provide medication reconciliation and patient medication counseling. Verifying and documenting patient understanding of the medication, proper medication use, expected outcomes, how to obtain refills of medication, and how the current prescription will be processed.
  • Under appropriate supervision by a physician, assumes authority to direct therapy, order lab tests, and medications as indicated for appropriate patient monitoring.
  • Report actual an/or potential medication errors or adverse events and participate in quality improvement initiatives to promote patient safety. Actively participates in the VA Adverse Drug Reaction (VA ADR) reporting program.
  • Plays a role in budget execution by working with and educating providers to ensure adherence to the formulary process so that patients receive the most cost-effective drug therapy. Process non-formulary and restricted drug consult requests utilizing national VA PBM criteria for use, documenting reasons for approval or denial.
• Pharmacy Program Management: The Medication Safety Program Manager will be involved in the independent professional practice of pharmacy in accordance with the guidelines set forth in pharmacy service policies and procedures, VA Regulations, and state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The Medication Safety Program Manager will work in conjunction with Clinical Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacy Specialists, and other health care professionals to form an organized team approach to the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

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 trial period.
• 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/15/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12795968.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

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.

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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.