Summary This position is located at the Fayetteville, NC VA Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for the daily operation of the pharmacy's automated data processing and management information systems throughout the Fayetteville VAMC health care system. The incumbent is also responsible for training, analyzing data, organizing reports, and providing interdepartmental support as appropriate. Responsibilities The incumbent will be involved with the independent practice of pharmacy with respect to applying computers, technology and automation to pharmacy practice to enhance the ability of the service to process workload and collect/analyze data. In consultation with the Chief, the specialist is responsible for the professional, administrative and technical management of the service's ADP, IT, and data management programs in accordance with the framework provided by Pharmacy and IT service policies, agency regulations and state and federal laws that govern pharmacy practice. The incumbent is responsible for coordination, development, and implementation of all pertinent information applications to support clinical practice, administration, educational development, research initiatives and the computerized medical record in Pharmacy Service. The incumbent will be under the administrative supervision of the Chief of Pharmacy Service and must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the following functions: A. Automated Data Processing: 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, VA Fileman, CPRS, personal computer software commonly used by service personnel, software used in the operation of all automation employed by the service and network software used to administer the PC networks within the service. The incumbent must also have a working knowledge of the hardware required to efficiently use all software employed by the service. B. Internal Control C. Education and Training Incumbent may be required to travel to off-site locations as needed related to responsibilities. May be required to perform functions of clinical pharmacist as workload dictates. Communicate with both management and non-management staff at multiple sites to include three different physical pharmacy locations to coordinate efficient and effective ADP operations. Utilizing appropriate databases, prepares reports and presentations for, but not limited to, P and T committee for purposes of quality assurance and guidance on appropriate clinical care. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p Telework: Ad hoc available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS-0660-13 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). 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: (1) 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: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) Licensure: Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. The pharmacist must maintain current registration as this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. A pharmacist who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Creditable Experience: (1) Knowledge of Professional Pharmacy Practices. To be creditable, the experience must have demonstrated the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with professional pharmacy practice. Professional practice means paid/non-paid employment as a professional or unlicensed graduate pharmacist as defined by the appropriate licensing board. (2) Residency and Fellowship Training. Residency and fellowship training programs in a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice may be substituted for creditable experience on a year-for-year basis. The pharmacy residency program must be accredited by the American Society of Health- System Pharmacists (ASHP). A fellowship program that is not accredited by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) will need to have comparable standards for experience to be creditable (Professional Standards Board refers to the Deputy Chief Consultant for Professional Practice for the determination). (3) Quality of Experience. Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to pharmacy experience at the next lower level. Experience as a Graduate Pharmacist is creditable provided the candidate was used as a professional pharmacist (under supervision) and subsequently passed the appropriate licensure examination. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment above, the following criteria must be met: Must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower GS-12 (Full Performance Level) grade level. Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Automated Data Processing: 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, VA Fileman, CPRS, personal computer software commonly used by service personnel, software used in the operation of all automation employed by the service and network software used to administer the PC networks within the service. The incumbent must also have a working knowledge of the hardware required to efficiently use all software employed by the service. Internal Control: Installs, troubleshoots and otherwise maintains Drug Accountability software installed in the local host system. Education and Training: Orients all new staff to use of VISTA, mailman, ADP security, Network, Outlook, etc. Preferred Experience: Experience working with pharmacy automation equipment. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Physical demands of the position may require regular and recurring physical exertion, involve standing for prolonged periods of time, and some bending, stooping, and twisting. This job will include significant time at a computer terminal. Position involves moderate lifting/carrying of 15-44 pounds, use of fingers, both hands required, light walking, near vision correctable, hearing (aid permitted), sitting for extended periods. 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: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (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) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT). 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/. 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