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National Academic Detailing Program Manager, PMOP is responsible for overseeing national implementation of academic detailing campaigns as assigned. They will be responsible for ensuring Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) and Pain Management Opioid Safety Program (PMOP) provide a partially centralized matrix of support so VISNs do not have to expend resources to replicate infrastructure needed for campaign implementation but retain flexibility.
11/20/2024 to 11/21/2024
$122,198 - $158,860 per year
Salary range listed pertains to Rest of US. Actual pay will be determined based upon duty location.
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
Yes
No
CBSW-12614863-25-FVJ
819950300
This announcement is open to current permanent Veterans Health Administration employees only.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the Assistant Chief Consultant, Academic Detailing Service (ADS), responsible for the following (incumbent is expected to delegate some of the following activities as necessary):
1. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION: Will provide professional consultation to VHA offices, VISN leadership, & VA medical facility management concerning oversight including monitoring, planning, implementation, and coordination of the programmatic responsibility areas related to academic detailing and academic detailing campaigns as assigned. This incumbent will prioritize campaigns related to PMOP, and the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) in collaboration with the National Program.
2. ACADEMIC DETAILING EDUCATION AND TRAINING: a. Develops nationally approved educational materials (e.g., clinician guide, quick reference guides/fact sheets, patient education) for assigned campaigns b. Oversees and/or provides training and presentations on educational materials and campaign resources for staff as assigned c. Oversees and/or provides training on academic detailing related skills d. Manages national dissemination of educational materials and campaign resources for assigned campaigns e. Responds to inquiries from academic detailers and other key stakeholders related to academic detailing f. Provides consultation, coaching, and support to academic detailers and academic detailing program managers as needed regarding academic detailing and campaign resources and implementation strategies g. Identifies and supports development of patient education resources to support academic detailing campaigns h. Performs other related duties as assigned by ADS and PBM leadership.
3. LEADERSHIP FOR HIGH RELIABILITY ORGANIZATION: Provides leadership in the utilization of evidence-based strategies to improve healthcare (e.g., implementation science, change management, adult learning theory). Actively seeks educational advancement in areas such as Project Management, Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, etc.
4. OPTIMIZING OF RESOURCES: Optimizes the availability and efficient use of resources and services. Demonstrates efficiencies through private sector partnerships, technology, and improved business practices. Continuously seeks ways to improve productivity and effectiveness. Collaborates with VISN support offices, Offices of DUSH, Office of Ethics, Office of Information Technology, Office of Quality and Performance, National Center for Patient Safety, external committees, & customers (e.g., CDC, GAO, OMB, Congress).
5. COLLABORATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS: Supports Executive Director & Deputy Chief Consultants (PBM), national PMOP, and VISN initiatives, through communications to the Associate Chief Consultant and Assistant Chief Consultant: (1) identify the need to collaborate with government and nongovernmental agencies on policies that improve the quality of VA health care; (2) expand federal, state, local and private partnerships to foster improvements in the coordination and delivery of health care and other services; (3) functions as liaison with numerous professional organizations and government agencies and departments; and (4) serves in an advisory capacity to the USH on matters pertaining to improving health care services to Veterans. Consults on and supports development and updates of tools and resources to monitor the progress of academic detailing programs.
6. FOSTERING OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS: Develop and distribute academic detailing educational products that support ongoing education and training. Conducts or participates in conferences with field advisory members, VISN and local medical center representatives to promote appropriate clinical and academic detailing programs.
7. PMOP SUPPORT ROLE: Provides senior PMOP leadership with support on matters involving policy, correspondence, leadership, and governance of activities in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and may be called upon to act on behalf of the Director, Pain Management or other PMOP leadership, during his or her absence. In cooperation with PMOP leadership, Specialty Care Program Office, VHA, they are responsible for the following activities: Evaluating funding initiatives related to pain management, opioid safety, and the prescription drug monitoring program education Represent PMOP at professional & government meetings. May be assigned other duties to ensure initiatives meet requirements set by VA headquarters, VHA & SCPO, to include assisting other national program managers.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm PST
(Note: National PMOP & Academic Detailing - 75% and VISN 21 - 25%)
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This position is eligible for 100% remote.
Functional Statement #: 497-06776F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
EDRP Authorized: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
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Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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