U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Summary
Responsible for all operational aspects of pharmacy services at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) by maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships - demonstrating active problem resolution skills and close cooperation with other programs and services in accomplishing the FHCC mission and goals.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
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<li>United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy</li>
<li>English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)</li>
<li>Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree</li>
<li>Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education - 20 North Clark Street - Suite 2500 - Chicago - Illinois 60602-5109</li>
<li>phone: (312) 664-3575 - or through their Web site at: <a href="http://www.acpe-accredit.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.acpe-accredit.org/</a>.(NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program</li>
<li>Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -OR- Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification - which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination(FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)</li>
<li>(DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED) Licensure: Full - current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State - Territory - Commonwealth of the United States (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - or the District of Columbia</li>
<li>The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full - current - and unrestricted licensure</li>
<li>A pharmacist who has - or has ever had - any license(s) revoked - suspended - denied - restricted - limited - or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16</li>
<li>Grade Determinations: Specialized Experience - GS-14: In addition to the GS-13 requirements - you must have at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level - GS-13</li>
<li>This experience may include - but not be limited to: Responsible for coordinating multiple programs in pharmacy service in a medical facility</li>
<li>Serves as the Acting Service Chief in the absence of the Service Chief</li>
<li>Develops and maintains a system of internal reviews that ensure service programs operate at a satisfactory level of performance and in compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies</li>
<li>Has extensive responsibility for pharmacy utilization of resources and budget</li>
<li>Makes selections - assigns personnel - and serves as a mentor to help employees develop their full potential</li>
<li>AND Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the specialized experience described above - you must be able to demonstrate all the following KSAs: Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals</li>
<li>Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues</li>
<li>Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs</li>
<li>Skill in managing multiple and diverse people or programs</li>
<li>Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization</li>
<li>Ability to plan - organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff</li>
<li>Preferred Experience: PGY-2 Health Systems Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency</li>
<li>Management experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit <a href="https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/</a></li>
<li>The full performance level of this vacancy is GS14</li>
<li>The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS14</li>
<li>Physical Requirements: There may be some walking - standing - sitting - bending - and carrying of light items.</li>
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Duties
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<li>FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF PRACTICE The Associate Chief of Pharmacy is a licensed pharmacist who administratively serves as co-manager of the Pharmacy Department with the Chief of Pharmacy in the performance of all duties and responsibilities relating to the operation of the Pharmacy Department - with the exclusion of clinical pharmacy services and the student and residency programs</li>
<li>The incumbent participates in planning - directing - and coordinating the overall responsibilities of Pharmacy Department to provide comprehensive - high quality pharmaceutical care services to all patients served by the FHCC</li>
<li>The Associate Chief of Pharmacy manages the overall pharmacy operations - the supervision of all pharmacy staff members outside of the clinical division and ensuring the effective utilization of all resources</li>
<li>The incumbent will represent Pharmacy Department in healthcare system and community activities</li>
<li>Incumbent will represent Pharmacy Department on a variety of committees - boards - and task forces involving general administration - manpower - space - equipment - cost avoidance/savings - and resource utilization at the local - VISN - and National level</li>
<li>Analyzes impact of committee actions and recommendations and formulates action plans for implementation for top management</li>
<li>PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care and services provided by the healthcare system</li>
<li>Assures all legal requirements for state - federal - VA - and DoW are continually met within written guidelines and sound pharmaceutical judgment</li>
<li>Maintains effective personnel management program within pharmacy including E.E.O</li>
<li>awareness - training opportunities - tuition support - and individual development plans</li>
<li>The incumbent supervises - and reviews evaluations of personnel made by subordinate supervisors</li>
<li>Provides attention to address employee complaints/grievances - with the goal of resolving them at the lowest possible level</li>
<li>Responsible for assuring all aspects of drug control - drug accountability - and drug security are maximized and are in accordance with FHCC and Pharmacy Department policies and procedures - and other applicable VA - DoW - FDA - and Federal regulations</li>
<li>Represents FHCC pharmacy as the primary contact for VA and VHA Pharmacy Services program offices</li>
<li>The incumbent is responsible for oversight of all pharmacy budget activities</li>
<li>Establishes access limits for pharmacy staff to confidential and sensitive patient information in the Federal EHR and legacy equivalents</li>
<li>LEADERSHIP Has direct supervisory responsibility for the Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor - Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor - Pharmacy Procurement Supervisor - Controlled Substance Pharmacy Program Manager - Medication Safety Pharmacy Program Manager - Pharmacy Automation Technicians - and the Pharmacy Informatics Section including the Pharmacy Informatics Solutions Expert/Ticket Manager</li>
<li>Facilitates Human Resource-related personnel management activities - such as hiring - promotion - and disciplinary actions - as required</li>
<li>Collaborates with Human Resource Management Service in order to maintain a select staff and effectively fulfill the needs of pharmacy</li>
<li>Responsible for on-going review and evaluation of inpatient and outpatient pharmacy activities which include the intravenous admixture program - unit dose medication management system - processing of outpatient prescriptions - drug medication counseling - and CMOP support while maintaining timeliness - accuracy and innovative computerization/automation to support these programs</li>
<li>EDUCATION: Identifies continuing education needs</li>
<li>Assures pharmacy employees are properly trained and maintains records of all such trainings</li>
<li>Assures that new employees are properly oriented and instructed to their work area(s) - including computer security - fire/safety - and equipment operation</li>
<li>Participates in self-development activities to maintain and increase professional competence - including regulations - pharmacology - therapeutics and age-related treatment issues</li>
<li>Provides drug education that meets the needs of patients and the medical staff</li>
<li>VA Careers - Pharmacy: <a href="https://youtube.com/embed/Fn%5C_ickNBEws" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/embed/Fn\_ickNBEws</a> Work Schedule: 0700-1530 Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position</li>
<li>Functional Statement #: 09641F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized</li>
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Licensed Pharmacist(Associate Service Chief) - Operations

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