Pharmacy Information Technology And Automation Program Manager
The incumbent serves as the Pharmacy Information Technology and Automation Program Manager, providing leadership, coordination, and oversight of all pharmacy information systems, data analytics, automation platforms, and technology-enabled workflows. The position is responsible for optimizing the use of the Oracle Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR), automated medication distribution systems, and associated software applications to improve clinical care, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance.
Pharmacy Informatics, Automation, and Systems Management
- Serves as the Pharmacy Service lead for informatics and system optimization, with primary responsibility for the effective use of the Oracle Cerner EHR and pharmacy-related applications.
- Designs and maintains efficient, standardized workflows within electronic systems to improve safety, consistency, and user experience.
- Provides oversight of automated medication distribution systems (e.g., Omnicell), including user access, system configuration, medication database integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensures accurate maintenance and alignment of medication files, formulary data, and system interfaces supporting medication distribution and inventory systems.
- Manages system access and security for pharmacy applications, including role-based access, user provisioning, and compliance with privacy and information security requirements.
- Identifies and implements system-based solutions to improve workflow efficiency, standardization, and operational reliability.
- Provides training and develops resources to support effective system use and workflow adoption by pharmacy staff.
Data Analytics, Reporting, and Decision Support
- Leads development and maintenance of pharmacy data analytics and reporting systems supporting operational and strategic decision-making.
- Designs and manages dashboards and data visualization tools (e.g., Power Bl) to monitor workload, access, utilization, quality metrics, and financial performance.
- Partners with pharmacy leadership to define and refine key performance indicators aligned with facility, VISN, and national priorities.
- Collects, validates, and integrates data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability of reporting.
Program Leadership, Governance, and Change Management
- Provides program-level leadership for pharmacy informatics, automation, and data initiatives, aligning efforts with Pharmacy Service, facility, VISN, and national priorities.
- Leads change management for system implementations, workflow redesign, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure effective adoption and sustainability.
- Aligns system design, workflow expectations, and performance metrics to support effective and transparent operations.
- Serves as a preceptor and educator for pharmacy residents and learners, contributing to residency training, experiential learning, and professional development programs within Pharmacy Service.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Telework: Ad-hoc only.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized