Licensed Pharmacist(Associate Service Chief) - Operations

Associate Chief Of Pharmacy

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. 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. 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. The incumbent will represent Pharmacy Department in healthcare system and community activities. 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. Analyzes impact of committee actions and recommendations and formulates action plans for implementation for top management.

Program Management

• Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care and services provided by the healthcare system. Assures all legal requirements for state, federal, VA, and DoW are continually met within written guidelines and sound pharmaceutical judgment.
• Maintains effective personnel management program within pharmacy including E.E.O. awareness, training opportunities, tuition support, and individual development plans. The incumbent supervises, and reviews evaluations of personnel made by subordinate supervisors. Provides attention to address employee complaints/grievances, with the goal of resolving them at the lowest possible level. Promotes cultural diversity to establish an environment that works for all employees.
• 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. Represents FHCC pharmacy as the primary contact for VA and PBM program offices. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of all pharmacybudget activities. Establishes access limits for pharmacy staff to confidential and sensitive patient information in the Federal EHR and legacy equivalents.

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.
• Facilitates Human Resource-related personnel management activities, such as hiring, promotion, and disciplinary actions, as required. Collaborates with Human Resource Management Service in order to maintain a select staff and effectively fulfill the needs of pharmacy.
• 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.

Education:

Identifies continuing education needs. Assures pharmacy employees are properly trained and maintains records of all such trainings. Assures that new employees are properly oriented and instructed to their work area(s), including computer security, fire/safety, and equipment operation. Participates in self-development activities to maintain and increase professional competence, including regulations, pharmacology, therapeutics and age-related treatment issues. Provides drug education that meets the needs of patients and the medical staff.

Work Schedule: 0700-1530

Telework: AD-HOC

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 09641F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs