This role involves independently managing pharmacy informatics programs, acting as the service webmaster, and triaging issues with pharmacy systems and interfaces. It suits a professional who can apply pharmacy practice regulations to information systems and serve as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and strategy.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the use of pharmacy software for clinical care and electronic health record information for clinical decision-making
Understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to pharmacy practice to information systems
Serve as a subject matter expert for pharmacy informatics troubleshooting and strategy
Coordinate, interface, and manage all pharmacy information systems
Serve as the service webmaster for SharePoint and shared drive data management
Create custom drug utilization reports as requested
Collaborate and work effectively with other services such as Healthcare Technology Management (HTM), Health Informatics, and Office of Information & Technology (OI&T) to achieve the goals and missions of the Pharmacy Service
Work collaboratively with vendors on installation, troubleshooting, and service needs for new and existing information systems software and hardware as well as interfaces
Serve as the liaison between the facility health informatics team and the Pharmacy Service
Serve as the liaison for implementing any scheduled downtime procedures and contingency plans
Participate in medical center and pharmacy service quality improvement initiatives
Submit periodic reports and statistical data to the Chief or designee as requested
Identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement as it relates to pharmacy systems
Lead and participate in systems redesign efforts to include LEAN, failure mode and effects analyses (FMEA), and root cause analyses (RCA)
Participate in data gathering, assimilation, and presentation for a variety of initiatives
Develop and maintain audit systems to determine trends, produce data, and monitor performance of the service and/or staff activities for management
Conduct risk assessments on contingencies for each system in the event of a scheduled or unscheduled downtime and coordinate these activities
Participate in the training and in-servicing of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, and other medical center personnel as required
Provide pharmacy informatics data and recommendations to other hospital staff and committees
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship
Completion of all required steps in the process, including an online assessment measuring critical general competencies
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Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Completion of an online onboarding process; acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
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
Serve a 1 or 2-year trial period
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. (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)
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; maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure
1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12)
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions
Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area
Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise
Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy
Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters
Ability to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the phone
Ability to use a computer with both hands
Majority of day will be in a sitting position
Nice to have:
Previous use of Oracle Health/Cerner
Important Details
Schedule: 07:30-16:00
Application deadline: June 11, 2026, 11:59 PM (ET)
Application Process
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date, 06/11/2026.
If required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application via the submission screen and email, including a unique assessment access link and completion deadline.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link and USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments; opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning assessments.
Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; responses will be reused for one year (in most cases).
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application.
To view the announcement status or your application status: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Your application status page shows application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and notifications.
Ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
Provide a complete Application Package which includes: OF-306, Resume, Transcript.
Download the standard Clinical Resume Document from https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position: Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Disability Letter (Schedule A), Disability Letter (VA), OF-306, Other (1), Other (2), Other (3), Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, Resume, Separation Notice (RIF), SF-15, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, Transcript.
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service. If currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days, submit documentation related to active duty service. Disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; provide only attendance and/or degrees from such schools.
Failure to provide all required information may result in an ineligible rating or affect the overall rating.
About the Company
VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers, an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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