Facility Program Manager, Weight Management

Summary

This individual is responsible for providing leadership, direction, organization, planning, and implementation of the Weight Management (WM) program which promotes appropriate WM medication usage throughout the Phoenix Veterans Administration Health Care System (PVAHCS). This individual is a licensed pharmacist with in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in managing chronic disease states, including weight management and obesity.

Duties

30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty. What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager. Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions. After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing. Major duties may include but are not limited to: Participates in the development and enforcement of Pharmacy and Health System policies and procedures, specifically for the use of Weight Management (WM) medications and to ensure rational use of these agents without compromising the overall quality of patient care. Assists Chief of Pharmacy by preparing for and participating in VISN, OIG, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agency audits/reviews of PVAHCS WM program. Serves as an authoritative information source on drugs and their utilization in therapy. Initiates requests for appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic studies when needed for monitoring drug therapy. Attend monthly and/or as needed clinical pharmacy meetings. Maintains all pertinent professional and administrative records as necessary. Educates patients, family members, or caregivers on the proper use and storage of medications through daily interactions and the use of discharge interviews and documents these interactions in the medical record. Printed educational material should be provided to the patient, family member, or caregiver as appropriate. Participates fully in providing timely verbal and written feedback, evaluations, and documentation of pharmacy residents utilizing PharmAcademic software. Participates in the development of administrative and clinical pharmacy research protocols, activities, or projects which may ultimately serve to upgrade the quality of patient care by the VA Healthcare System. Participates in the appropriate, effective, and safe use of pharmaceuticals by contributing to criteria development, data collection and drug use evaluation and other quality improvement activities as assigned. Work will be performed in an independent manner with minimal supervision under the guidance of the Chief of Pharmacy, Associate Chief of Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care & Education and/or Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor as appropriate. Performance reviews will be performed by the Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor with consultation from the Chief of Pharmacy and Associate Chief of Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care & Education. Maintains conduct, attitude, and practice consistent with the Healthcare System's mission and vision goals as well as the Pharmacy's professional code of ethics. Interacts with coworkers in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment. Works and communicates effectively with others while remaining courteous, tactful, and understanding when interacting with others, even in potentially difficult or volatile situations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. 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 2 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. 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. NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetence or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the State for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C. § 7402(f)). Effective November 30, 1999, this is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to licensed pharmacists on VA rolls as of that date, provided they maintain continuous appointment and are not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license, registration or certification. 1. Exception. Non-licensed pharmacists who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment at the entry level as a Graduate Pharmacist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)(B). The appointing official may waive the requirement of licensure for a period not to exceed 2 years for a