Clinical Investigative Pharmacist Specialist

Job Summary Aptive is seeking a Clinical Investigative Pharmacist Specialist (CIPS) to support VA PBM Clinical Informatics and EHR Modernization (EHRM). This role investigates pharmacy informatics issues before and after go-lives, supports readiness and response activities at medical centers, and develops mitigation strategies in collaboration with EHRM stakeholders. Primary Responsibilities

• Investigate pharmacy-related concerns and issues arising before and after EHR Go-Lives, determining root causes and developing effective mitigation strategies
• Actively engage with VA Medical Centers to support preparedness, readiness, and operational response during EHR deployment
• Work closely with EHRM Solution Experts and stakeholders to resolve identified issues and drive timely, sustainable solutions
• Support the Associate Chief Consultant for Network Pharmacy Informatics with analysis, functional specifications, and project execution
• Serve as a conduit between focus groups, end-users, and the project team to refine and implement pharmacy informatics specifications
• Proactively liaise with OI&T staff to ensure functionality and accessibility of VISN, regional, and central data warehouses for VA clinicians
• Serve as a VHA subject matter expert collaborating with DOD counterparts to define joint business processes, requirements, and information models
• Communicate PBM CI issues effectively to MAP, VISNs, VACO/Patient Care Services, and medical center personnel
• Complete and verify orders in Legacy VistA or Cerner EHR, ensuring patient safety is the primary consideration in resolving clinical system discrepancies
• Maintain the PBM Master account database for clinical and technical accuracy across pharmacy files and applications
• Survey user needs, develop software requirement specifications, and recommend solutions that best satisfy business owner requirements
• Conduct specialized studies on automation in support of pharmacy re-engineering and EHRM
• Assist in coordinating and delivering pharmacy information system training at VA medical centers
• Assess new technology for patient safety enhancement and participate in research and review of new pharmacy systems

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship, pharmacy degree (BS Pharmacy and/or PharmD), and active, unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state/territory/DC.
• Strong oral/written communication skills and experience explaining EHR functionality/configurations to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience investigating EHR behavior/configuration issues and contributing to mitigation strategies (Oracle Cerner EHR experience strongly preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and apply regulatory/quality standards to drive operational improvements.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting VA EHRM or federal EHR Go-Live activities
• Familiarity with BCMA, Adverse Reaction Tracking, and VA pharmacy data systems
• Experience working in or with VHA, DOD, or IHS pharmacy informatics programs
• Technical analysis and discovery experience or knowledge
• Experience in the practice of Lean Portfolio Management, Agile methodology and/or SAFe delivery with appropriate tools (i.e., Jira, Confluence or Jira Align)

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