Summary The VISN PMOP Coordinator supports VISN and Facility Pain POCs 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. The PMOP coordinator will work in close collaboration with the VISN Pain POC (i.e. VISN Pain Lead/Pain Consultant), the VISN Primary Care Pain Champion, the VISN Academic Detailing lead pharmacist, and other VISN leaders and the facility stakeholders. Responsibilities There is one vacancy for this position and it requires the selectee to be geographically located (live and work) in the VISN 8 catchment area. Duty location will be determined upon selection Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Works in close collaboration with the VISN Pain POC/Lead/Consultant and the Facility Pain POCs and PMOP Coordinator to maintain a current contact list for these and other key stakeholders in the VISN. Collaborates with VISN leadership, Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) Committees for Specialty Care and other stakeholders. Supports a high functioning Pain Committee/Pain Community of Practice that includes stakeholders from across the VISN, 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 review of community provider opioid prescribing practices as required by the MISSION Act Section 131 Provides expertise and guidance for OSI reviews, data-based risk reviews for opioidexposed patients (including STORM data-based reviews), and other interdisciplinary pain care forums. Supports and tracks full implementation of the SCM-PM, including high functioning PMTs/Pain Clinics at all facilities and at least one CARF-accredited interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation program in each VISN. Supports implementation of OUD stepped care model throughout the VISN, in particular for Step I of the SCOUTT program expansion, i.e. within Pain Management Teams/Pain specialty Clinics. Identifies opioid safety improvement and risk mitigation opportunities for VISN leadership and developing strategic planning efforts in accordance with VA policy, inclusive of, but not limited to PDMP compliance, urine drug screening, and establishing population management processes for targeted risk mitigation Collaborates to evaluate acute pain care prescribing and processes through the VISN and leading improvement opportunities. Develops and track VISN and facility level dashboards regarding pain management, opioid safety and PDMP, including key parameters such as access, productivity, workload, and staffing. Measuring and reporting quality and compliance outcomes related to pain management, opioid safety, and PDMP. Partners with Academic Detailing and other stakeholders to monitor and disseminate best clinical practices related to PMOP initiatives. Reports to the PMOP office regularly, with a formal report at least annually describing progress in implementing PMOP office initiatives and status of pain management and opioid safety initiatives and mandates throughout the VISN. Prepares responses to formal inquiries from the PMOP office. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Ad-hoc telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position; duty location will be at one of the VISN 8 locations listed above Functional Statement #: 10071F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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. 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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.) (2) 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). 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 if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. 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). GS-14 Grade Determination: In addition to the basic requirements , candidates must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13). Experience includes: Health care Program management experience, education, and/or training in Pain Management, Opioid Safety, and Management (PMOP) of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD); Effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate action planning, process improvement projects, and stakeholder engagement; Experience with supporting review of community provider opioid prescribing practices; Leading 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily performed while sitting, though some work may require periods of standing. The regular and recurring work of this position involves sitting at a desk, conferences, meetings, etc, and occasional visits to nationwide sites. Occasional lifting of boxes holding recruitment materials to be distributed at conferences, health fairs, etc., is also required. 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.) (2) 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). Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. 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