Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacist (Quality Assurance)

Summary
A Clinical Pharmacist (Quality Assurance) works in a VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP), a highly automated mail outpatient pharmacy that handles medication assessment and verification of prescription orders transmitted electronically from host sites and prepared for shipment in accordance with local and national CMOP policies and federal regulations. The primary function of this position is to support, assess, monitor and document the quality of services provided.

Summary
A Clinical Pharmacist (Quality Assurance) works in a VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP), a highly automated mail outpatient pharmacy that handles medication assessment and verification of prescription orders transmitted electronically from host sites and prepared for shipment in accordance with local and national CMOP policies and federal regulations. The primary function of this position is to support, assess, monitor and document the quality of services provided.

Overview
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Open & closing dates
02/05/2026 to 02/18/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$126,907 to - $176,213 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 11 - 12

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Lancaster, TX
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
None

Job family (Series)
0660 Pharmacist

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBZY-12877554-26-SMT
Control number
856525500

This job is open to
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
Current, Permanent Employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration:
1st AOC: Facility Employees of Station 763
2nd AOC: Current Permanent Employees the Veterans Health Administration

NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties
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VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube. com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

Major Duties (include but are not limited to)

Data Management

Produces reports to CMOP management, local committees, host sites, and the National CMOP Program to support exceptional organizational performance. Uses basic quality and analytical techniques to process internal and external data and make recommendations for improvement

• Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of databases and the pertinent CMOP local and central databases.

Patient Safety

Assists in investigation of errors reported through the National CMOP Web Application, telephone reports from host sites, and internal error reporting systems.
Uses established systems for monitoring internal and external error data for trends. Upon discovery, immediately reports to the Director through appropriate supervisory channels, any issues posing significant or imminent risks to patient safety

• Assist in preparing local, national quality assurance reports on a scheduled or ad hoc basis. Produces reports for CMOP management which provides identification of trends to optimize medication dispensing safety.

Performance Improvement

Demonstrates general understanding and ability to apply performance improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or others as indicated by local or national CMOP guidance

• Assists in implementing principles of established performance improvement methodologies support projects and accomplish organizational goals.

Automation Support

Stays current regarding new pharmacy automated dispensing technology

• Monitors performance of the automated dispensing equipment, communicates issues, progress and status to Supervisory Pharmacist to ensure optimal performance, safety, and workflow.

• Assists