Associate Service Chief of Pharmacy

Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates08/25/2021 to 09/01/2021 Service Excepted Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Salary $123,779 to $160,910 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Duties SummaryThis is an external job announcement. Current permanent employees, current permanent VA employees from another facility, and current permanent employees from another Federal Agency MUST apply under the INTERNAL announcement, CBSR-11205423-21-AR unless applying by using Veteran Preference. All applicants applying under this external announcement will be subject to Veterans' preference.Responsibilities The Associate Chief, Pharmacy Service is responsible for providing leadership, direction, organization, planning, and implementation of pharmacy programs within the inpatient and outpatient sections of the department at a level 1c facility. Areas of emphasis include: patient care, patient safety, performance improvement, formulary management, budgetary control, and regulatory compliance. The framework for all leadership and management activities shall be the improvement of veteran care, the treatment of our veteran patients, and the enhancement of a quality and team-based work environment for our pharmacy staff. The incumbent has independent administrative and supervisory responsibilities for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other support team members and will organizationally report to the Chief, Pharmacy Service. Additional duties include but not limited to: Functions as the primary contact for pharmacy staff. Acts as an advisor/coach and source of information and direction for this group.Participates in the recruitment and selection of candidates into subordinate positions by coordinating interviews, developing selection criteria, and presenting recommendations to the Chief, Pharmacy Service. Ensures that selection processes are consistent with EEO principles.Responsible for ensuring appropriate disciplinary actions are pursued for performance or behavioral deficiencies.Performs all functions of the Chief, Pharmacy Service in a satisfactory manner during periods of leave.In conjunction with the Chief, Pharmacy Service, helps to manage and optimize all resources entrusted to the Pharmacy Service (personnel, fiscal, equipment, space, etc).In conjunction with the Chief, Pharmacy Service, helps to manage and ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness of numerous complex programs administered by the Pharmacy Service.Serves as a consultant within the Pharmacy Service and with other healthcare staff for monitoring and evaluating healthcare delivery to patients.Assesses and evaluates the Pharmacy Service programs to ensure proper coordination between delivery of pharmacy services and the overall delivery of healthcare.Work Schedule: 7:30AM - 4:00PM (Monday through Friday)Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: PD000000Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status Yes Promotion Potential 14 Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this jobAll applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959You may be required to serve a probationary periodSubject to a background/security investigationMust be proficient in written and spoken EnglishSelected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding processParticipation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) QualificationsBasic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.Education: (1) 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.(2) 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).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. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure.English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met.GS-14Experience. In addition to the GS-13 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13). Examples of experience include but are not limited to: duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Candidates at this grade level (GS-13) are to be in one of the assignments listed below:Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistThe clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice, works independently under their scope of practice as defined by the individual medical center to directly care for patients. A CPS plays a defined role in budgetary execution and serves as a mid-level provider who functions to initiate, modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments; helping achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas; performing physical assessments; and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy.Facility Program ManagerManages all aspects of a distinct program to include policy development, quality resources and specialty functions unique to the program to optimize cost effectiveness (budget) and patient outcomes. Coordinates a single program area of a complex pharmacy operation, or multiple program areas within a facility to develop, organize, manage, and control complex pharmacy programs. Develops, organizes, coordinates and manages single or multiple program areas within the medical facility; this may include a single program area at multiple facilities. The Program Manager title is reserved for those individuals who have one or more of the following: supervisory responsibilities for various sections within Pharmacy Service; a complex program requiring coordination of multiple locations such as medical center care facilities, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), rural health, telemedicine, etc; specialized areas of a complex nature such as nuclear pharmacy, quality assurance, pharmacy informatics, clinical applications coordinator, Home Based Primary Care, pharmacoeconomist or liaison pharmacist duties requiring the coordination of processes with other medical facilities or VISNs.Pharmacy SupervisorResponsible for the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy service, to include budgetary execution. Such individuals have responsibilities for supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians. Manages people, maintains effective interdepartmental relations, and cooperates with other services to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals. Develops performance standards, assures that the program area is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements, designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff, and develops and maintains systems to monitor the performance of staff activities. Develops policies and procedures relative to their assigned area.Associate Service Chief/Associate Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) DirectorResponsible for coordinating multiple programs in pharmacy service in a medical facility. Serves as the Acting Service Chief in the absence of the Service Chief. 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. Has extensive responsibility for pharmacy utilization of resources and budget. Makes selections, assigns personnel, and serves as a mentor to help employees develop their full potential.Additionally, you will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Please make sure that each is addressed in your application package.GS-141. Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals.2. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues.3. Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs.4. Skill in managing multiple and diverse people or programs.5. Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization.6. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff.Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-14 to GS-14.Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically sedentary at a desk. Occasional standing and walking to other buildings across campus is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job function include but are not limited are close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.EducationIMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: . If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: . Additional informationReceiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. The Medical Center is smoke free in all areas. How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Not Required Drug test required Yes Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processCredentialing, Suitability/FitnessThis job is open to The public U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.