USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Clinical Pharmacy Manager (VISN Pain Mgmt., Opioid Safety, & PDMP (PMOP) Coordinator)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $172K/yr
1+ years expThe Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Manager for the VISN Pain Management, Opioid Safety, and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. The PMOP Coordinator will work closely with various stakeholders to coordinate pain management and opioid safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with VHA and Joint Commission standards.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
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
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
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
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)
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