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) Apply tot his job Apply To this Job