Total 4 research associate job vacancies in Information Technology category in Dallas, Texas

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until March 25, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 3, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until March 25, 2024. Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days, after 90 days applicants will have to reapply.

Duties:

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To perform duties as the Associate Service Chief who plans and coordinates activities within the Outcomes and Analytics section for the VA North Texas Healthcare System Pharmacy Service. Provides leadership, direction, organization, planning and implementation of pharmacy programs within Pharmacy Service sections including: Pharmacoeconomics, Procurement/Budget and Automation/Analytics. Supervises Pharmacy Program Managers, Technicians and Pharmacists that are involved with Outcomes and Analytics section within Pharmacy Service.

Program Management

• Assesses and evaluates pharmacy programs assigned to ensure proper coordination between the delivery of pharmacy services and the overall delivery of health care. The incumbent accepts substantial and continual responsibility and accountability for overseeing and evaluating pharmacy programs and for the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of pharmacy services in the area of responsibility to meet VHA, VISN, facility, and professional best practice standards.
• Participates in short-range and long-range program planning and model development for effective delivery of effective outcomes and analytics for pharmacy services.
• Defines and establishes effective process monitors, outcome metrics, and quality controls to maintain the integrity of medication management systems under the incumbent's supervision. Takes appropriate action for metrics not being met and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participates in and leads performance improvement and systems redesign activities to improve the availability and quality of pharmacy services under the incumbent's supervision.
• Plans and maintains staffing patterns that promote use of all levels of Service personnel to achieve the Service's mission and goals. Is able to realign resources to meet goals and priorities.

Administrative Functions

• Approves or disapproved leave requests, formulates work schedules, performs timekeeping functions and ensures appropriate staffing for the work of the section. Participates and contributes to the development of department monthly meeting(s) assuring staff are able to attend. Ensures monthly meeting minutes are recorded and communicated to staff. Initiates personnel actions such as promotions, awards, ratings, disciplinary actions, personnel reviews, and vacancy announcements. Interviews prospective employees, makes referrals for selections, assigns personnel, and serves as a mentor to help employees develop their full potential.
• Recruits, develops and retains a diverse high-quality workforce to include the hiring of qualified minorities, women, and disabled candidates. Supports the EEO program and Special Emphasis events and encourages employees to attend and participate in EEO/diversity activities as well. Demonstrates a good faith effort to informally resolve disputes and/or EEO complaints at the earliest stage possible encouraging the use of the mediation process as appropriate. Assures the workplace does not permit discriminatory practices, sexual harassment, or a hostile environment.
• Ensures that all employees complete all mandatory EEO training.

Customer Service and Communication

• Communicates both orally and in writing in a manner that supports the needs of the customer and supports harmonious relationships within the team. Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and other health care providers. Is able to make independent decisions and/or bring information back to Pharmacy Service Leadership for collaborative further review and/or decision making.

Education and Training

• Keeps abreast of changes within Pharmacy Service (i.e., policies and procedures, interdepartmental memoranda, and relevant station memoranda). Organizes and participates in the training and in-servicing of pharmacy and other service personnel as requested.
• Maintains standards of the department education and training programs to ensure quality compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., ASHP) and department processes and procedures.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Hours may be adjusted or extended to meet patient care needs.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $140,431 Per Year (GS 14)

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until March 25, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 3, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until March 25, 2024. Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days, after 90 days applicants will have to reapply.

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To perform duties as the Associate Service Chief who plans and coordinates activities within the Outcomes and Analytics section for the VA North Texas Healthcare System Pharmacy Service. Provides leadership, direction, organization, planning and implementation of pharmacy programs within Pharmacy Service sections including: Pharmacoeconomics, Procurement/Budget and Automation/Analytics. Supervises Pharmacy Program Managers, Technicians and Pharmacists that are involved with Outcomes and Analytics section within Pharmacy Service.

Program Management

• Assesses and evaluates pharmacy programs assigned to ensure proper coordination between the delivery of pharmacy services and the overall delivery of health care. The incumbent accepts substantial and continual responsibility and accountability for overseeing and evaluating pharmacy programs and for the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of pharmacy services in the area of responsibility to meet VHA, VISN, facility, and professional best practice standards.
• Participates in short-range and long-range program planning and model development for effective delivery of effective outcomes and analytics for pharmacy services.
• Defines and establishes effective process monitors, outcome metrics, and quality controls to maintain the integrity of medication management systems under the incumbent's supervision. Takes appropriate action for metrics not being met and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participates in and leads performance improvement and systems redesign activities to improve the availability and quality of pharmacy services under the incumbent's supervision.
• Plans and maintains staffing patterns that promote use of all levels of Service personnel to achieve the Service's mission and goals. Is able to realign resources to meet goals and priorities.

Administrative Functions

• Approves or disapproved leave requests, formulates work schedules, performs timekeeping functions and ensures appropriate staffing for the work of the section. Participates and contributes to the development of department monthly meeting(s) assuring staff are able to attend. Ensures monthly meeting minutes are recorded and communicated to staff. Initiates personnel actions such as promotions, awards, ratings, disciplinary actions, personnel reviews, and vacancy announcements. Interviews prospective employees, makes referrals for selections, assigns personnel, and serves as a mentor to help employees develop their full potential.
• Recruits, develops and retains a diverse high-quality workforce to include the hiring of qualified minorities, women, and disabled candidates. Supports the EEO program and Special Emphasis events and encourages employees to attend and participate in EEO/diversity activities as well. Demonstrates a good faith effort to informally resolve disputes and/or EEO complaints at the earliest stage possible encouraging the use of the mediation process as appropriate. Assures the workplace does not permit discriminatory practices, sexual harassment, or a hostile environment.
• Ensures that all employees complete all mandatory EEO training.

Customer Service and Communication

• Communicates both orally and in writing in a manner that supports the needs of the customer and supports harmonious relationships within the team. Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and other health care providers. Is able to make independent decisions and/or bring information back to Pharmacy Service Leadership for collaborative further review and/or decision making.

Education and Training

• Keeps abreast of changes within Pharmacy Service (i.e., policies and procedures, interdepartmental memoranda, and relevant station memoranda). Organizes and participates in the training and in-servicing of pharmacy and other service personnel as requested.
• Maintains standards of the department education and training programs to ensure quality compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., ASHP) and department processes and procedures.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 0800-1630. Hours may be adjusted or extended to meet patient care needs.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $140,431 Per Year (GS 14)

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is a large tertiary care (1A) facility affiliated with University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). STVHCS currently has over 127 active investigators, more than 321 active protocols and 731 research staff.In fiscal year 2022, STVHCS scientists received over $17 million in research grants from the Veteran Affairs (VA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense and other sources.

Research is conducted in a total of 49,000 square feet of wet and dry lab space that supports programs in basic science, clinical research, rehabilitation, health services, cooperative studies, and implementation research. STVHCS is home to the VA funded Dole Center of Excellence on caregiving.

Clinical programs awarded to STVHCS include The National Cancer Institute and VA Interagency Group to Accelerate Trials Enrolment, Million Veteran Program recruiting site, Lung Precision Oncology Program, and Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC).Our VA GRECC investigators are also part of two large NIH centers on aging: a Pepper Center and a Nathan Shock Center.Research collaborations between the STVHCS and UTHSA are greatly enhanced by a sky bridge that connects the VA with the university.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Starting at $225,000 Per Year (VM 15)

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is a large tertiary care (1A) facility affiliated with University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). STVHCS currently has over 127 active investigators, more than 321 active protocols and 731 research staff.In fiscal year 2022, STVHCS scientists received over $17 million in research grants from the Veteran Affairs (VA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense and other sources.

Research is conducted in a total of 49,000 square feet of wet and dry lab space that supports programs in basic science, clinical research, rehabilitation, health services, cooperative studies, and implementation research. STVHCS is home to the VA funded Dole Center of Excellence on caregiving.

Clinical programs awarded to STVHCS include The National Cancer Institute and VA Interagency Group to Accelerate Trials Enrolment, Million Veteran Program recruiting site, Lung Precision Oncology Program, and Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC).Our VA GRECC investigators are also part of two large NIH centers on aging: a Pepper Center and a Nathan Shock Center.

Research collaborations between the STVHCS and UTHSA are greatly enhanced by a sky bridge that connects the VA with the university.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized

Starting at $225,000 Per Year (VP 15)