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Summary This job opportunity announcement is for the Pharmacy Procurement Manager (Inventory Program Manager) position. The Program Manager manages all components of Procurement, Inventory Management, Reverse Distribution and Pharmaceutical destruction operations for VA Central/Western Massachusetts Healthcare System. Responsibilities VA Careers - Pharmacy: Pharmacy Procurement Manager (Inventory Program Manager) GS-0660-13 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Program Manager manages all components of Procurement, Inventory Management, Reverse Distribution and Pharmaceutical destruction operations for VA Central/Western Massachusetts Healthcare System. This includes compliance oversight of all pharmacists, technicians, trainees, specialized nursing and other supportive personnel involved in procurement, inventory management, destruction and reverse distribution. The incumbent participates in the management of a multi-million dollar budget for inventory management of pharmaceuticals and supplies. Cost effective turnover of inventory must be consistently identified through sound accounting practices. Fluctuating patient needs, specific specialties, drug shortages, back orders and drug recalls makes this a very demanding task. The incumbent will supervise the pharmacy procurement technicians and provide guidance to all pharmacy staff. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing appropriate procedures, overseeing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards and ensuring competency of procurement personnel. The Program Manager is responsible for the development, organization and management of all aspects of the pharmacoeconomic program and to ensure that the Pharmacy Service is in compliance of all applicable laws and regulations regarding this practice (i.e. Federal, VHA and local acquisition regulations for VA Central/Western Massachusetts Healthcare System). The Program Manager must also have working knowledge of and skills utilizing the Electronic Health Record including CPRS, VISTA and software commonly used by service personnel such as Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor software, and Microsoft Products. The Program Manager works closely with other services that may be involved with or impacted by pharmacy procurement and Pharmacoeconomics, including (but not limited to) logistics, fiscal, contracting, environmental management, primary care and medical service. Work will require juggling multiple projects simultaneously and being able to continuously reprioritize work based on the needs of the organization. Work assignments will be broad and complex due to their interdisciplinary nature and coordination throughout the facility. The incumbent must possess knowledge, skill, and flexibility to be assigned interchangeably with the supervisors of the other sections of the Pharmacy Service for training or other purposes, as required. The incumbent is often required to utilize unique and innovative approaches to solve specific problems and is required to perform a variety of duties involving a broad range of activities and depth of analysis. The Inventory Program Manager manages all aspects of a distinct program to include policy development, quality resources and specialty functions unique to the program to optimize cost effectiveness (budget) and patient outcomes. Coordinates a single program area of a complex pharmacy operation, or multiple program areas within a facility to develop, organize, manage, and control complex pharmacy programs. Develops, organizes, coordinates and manages single or multiple program areas within the medical facility; this may include a single program area at multiple facilities. The Program Manager title is reserved for those individuals who have one or more of the following: supervisory responsibilities for various sections within Pharmacy Service; a complex program requiring coordination of multiple locations such as medical center care facilities, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), rural health, telemedicine, etc; specialized areas of a complex nature such as nuclear pharmacy, quality assurance, pharmacy informatics, clinical applications coordinator, Home Based Primary Care, pharmacoeconomist or liaison pharmacist duties requiring the coordination of processes with other medical facilities or VISNs. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs: 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. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: F06230 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: 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 (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