Chief of Pharmacy
Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointmentApproval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP applicationResponsibilities Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf This position is the Chief, Pharmacy Service of the Alexandria VA Medical Center, Alexandria, LouisianaIn this capacity this position has the fully delegated responsibility for the technical, administrative, clinical and professional management of an increasingly complex and demanding clinical service that provides fully computerized inpatient and outpatient pharmaceutical careThe incumbent provides management and professional staff guidance and consultation on matters pertaining to clinical pharmacy, medication management systems, drug therapy, and cost-effective delivery of pharmaceutical care and servicesDuties include but not limited to:
The Chief, Pharmacy Service, reports to the Chief of Staff, who collaboratively establishes department objectives and priorities with considerable input from the incumbentThis position is responsible for the accurate projecting, planning, and effective allocation of budget, drug inventory and staffing necessary to meet pharmacy workload and patient care requirementsThe incumbent is expected to complete work assignments with relative independence and minimal guidance, personally setting the deadlines for work completionsHe or she assumes responsibility in work assignments in accordance with regulations and independently resolves most conflicts by using considerable judgment and interpretationThis position is responsible for identifying, planning, development and implementation of Pharmacy Service programs and policies for providing training and educational opportunities for staff development and career enhancementWork is reviewed to ensure that overall objectives of the position are metWork Schedule:
8:
00am-4:
30pm, Monday-Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not Authorized EDRP Authorized:
Contact email protected , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #:
502-00531-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.SCitizen 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 appointmentApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VASelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959Must be proficient in written and spoken EnglishYou may be required to serve a probationary periodSubject to background/security investigationSelected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding processMust pass pre-employment evaluationParticipation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for detailsQualifications 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 metBasic Requirements:
United States CitizenshipNon-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEducationGraduate 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.) degreeGraduates 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)LicensureFull, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of ColumbiaThe pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensureA 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 16May 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:
GS-15 Service ChiefIndividual is assigned as Chief at Facility Complexity Level 2 or 3 medical facility but assignment does not have the high level of complexity to support a GS-15 grade as defined in paragraph (5)(b) belowResponsible for all aspects of pharmacy services at a medical facility by maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships, demonstrating active problem resolution skills and close cooperation with other programs and services in accomplishing the medical facility mission and goalsResponsible for budget management, determining resource needs, allocating resources, ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the operationFormulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long term interest of the organization, capitalizing on opportunities and managing risksResponsible for compliance with all safety, regulatory, and accrediting body requirementsDelegates authority to several supervisory and program levels to meet the goals of the service and staffEnsures orientation and training programs are established to ensure staff development, oversees academic affiliations, and participates in medical facility, VISN, National, other external governmental agencies, and professional associationsDemonstrated KSAsThe KSAs shown below apply to all assignments at this grade level, and the specific KSA designated by an asterisk ( ) applies to assignment 2 and 3Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goalsAbility to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issuesSkill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programsSkill in managing multiple and diverse people or programsSkill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staffExperienceIn addition to the GS-14 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade levelGrade Level CriteriaAt the GS-15 level, Chiefs of Pharmacy must meet the following:
1Individuals are assigned as Chiefs of Pharmacy at Complexity Level 1a, 1b or 1c VHA facilities; or 2Individuals are assigned as Chief of Pharmacy at Complexity Levels 2 or 3 and must meet the criteria noted in 2a and b belowMust meet all of the following requirements:
Manages a complex medical center based pharmacy program that is defined as having multiple practice settings (e.ghospital ambulatory care, long-term care, behavior health care) that require Joint Commission review as separate standardsIn addition to the medical center pharmacy, has responsibility for pharmacy services at one or more of the following:
CBOCs, Rural Health Program, domiciliary, or provides dispensing and/or clinical services to State Veterans HomePresence of advanced clinical pharmacy programs that include pharmacist(s) that have approved scopes of practice with prescriptive privilegesPharmacy provides clinical pharmacist services to three (3) or more specialty areas such as, but not limited to, hemodialysis, oncology, operating room or an emergency departmentbIn addition to the requirements listed in 2a above, must meet at least two of the following:
An ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Residency ProgramA Research Program that is accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP)Actively involved in committees or advisory/work groups at the VISN and/or National levelAn ongoing pharmacy student rotation in both the intermediate and advanced practice experience settings Preferred
Experience:
Experience in Pharmacy Department Management Prefer at least one year experience at the Service Chief or Deputy/Associate Chief Level References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/55 APPENDIX G15 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-15Physical Requirements:
Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the positionMay require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushingMay be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employmentEducation IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on educationNote:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.SDepartment of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employmentYou can verify your education here:
http:
//ope.ed.gov/accreditation/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 educationFor further information, visit:
https:
//sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacanciesThis position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive statusVA encourages persons with disabilities to applyThe health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authorityPursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy)VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locationsIf selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start dateThe agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation processIf you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Recommended Skills Health Care Leadership Performance Improvement Quality Management Team Building Staff Management Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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The Chief, Pharmacy Service, reports to the Chief of Staff, who collaboratively establishes department objectives and priorities with considerable input from the incumbentThis position is responsible for the accurate projecting, planning, and effective allocation of budget, drug inventory and staffing necessary to meet pharmacy workload and patient care requirementsThe incumbent is expected to complete work assignments with relative independence and minimal guidance, personally setting the deadlines for work completionsHe or she assumes responsibility in work assignments in accordance with regulations and independently resolves most conflicts by using considerable judgment and interpretationThis position is responsible for identifying, planning, development and implementation of Pharmacy Service programs and policies for providing training and educational opportunities for staff development and career enhancementWork is reviewed to ensure that overall objectives of the position are metWork Schedule:
8:
00am-4:
30pm, Monday-Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not Authorized EDRP Authorized:
Contact email protected , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #:
502-00531-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.SCitizen 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 appointmentApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VASelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959Must be proficient in written and spoken EnglishYou may be required to serve a probationary periodSubject to background/security investigationSelected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding processMust pass pre-employment evaluationParticipation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for detailsQualifications 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 metBasic Requirements:
United States CitizenshipNon-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEducationGraduate 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.) degreeGraduates 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)LicensureFull, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of ColumbiaThe pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensureA 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 16May 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:
GS-15 Service ChiefIndividual is assigned as Chief at Facility Complexity Level 2 or 3 medical facility but assignment does not have the high level of complexity to support a GS-15 grade as defined in paragraph (5)(b) belowResponsible for all aspects of pharmacy services at a medical facility by maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships, demonstrating active problem resolution skills and close cooperation with other programs and services in accomplishing the medical facility mission and goalsResponsible for budget management, determining resource needs, allocating resources, ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the operationFormulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long term interest of the organization, capitalizing on opportunities and managing risksResponsible for compliance with all safety, regulatory, and accrediting body requirementsDelegates authority to several supervisory and program levels to meet the goals of the service and staffEnsures orientation and training programs are established to ensure staff development, oversees academic affiliations, and participates in medical facility, VISN, National, other external governmental agencies, and professional associationsDemonstrated KSAsThe KSAs shown below apply to all assignments at this grade level, and the specific KSA designated by an asterisk ( ) applies to assignment 2 and 3Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goalsAbility to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issuesSkill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programsSkill in managing multiple and diverse people or programsSkill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staffExperienceIn addition to the GS-14 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade levelGrade Level CriteriaAt the GS-15 level, Chiefs of Pharmacy must meet the following:
1Individuals are assigned as Chiefs of Pharmacy at Complexity Level 1a, 1b or 1c VHA facilities; or 2Individuals are assigned as Chief of Pharmacy at Complexity Levels 2 or 3 and must meet the criteria noted in 2a and b belowMust meet all of the following requirements:
Manages a complex medical center based pharmacy program that is defined as having multiple practice settings (e.ghospital ambulatory care, long-term care, behavior health care) that require Joint Commission review as separate standardsIn addition to the medical center pharmacy, has responsibility for pharmacy services at one or more of the following:
CBOCs, Rural Health Program, domiciliary, or provides dispensing and/or clinical services to State Veterans HomePresence of advanced clinical pharmacy programs that include pharmacist(s) that have approved scopes of practice with prescriptive privilegesPharmacy provides clinical pharmacist services to three (3) or more specialty areas such as, but not limited to, hemodialysis, oncology, operating room or an emergency departmentbIn addition to the requirements listed in 2a above, must meet at least two of the following:
An ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Residency ProgramA Research Program that is accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP)Actively involved in committees or advisory/work groups at the VISN and/or National levelAn ongoing pharmacy student rotation in both the intermediate and advanced practice experience settings Preferred
Experience:
Experience in Pharmacy Department Management Prefer at least one year experience at the Service Chief or Deputy/Associate Chief Level References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/55 APPENDIX G15 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-15Physical Requirements:
Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the positionMay require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushingMay be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employmentEducation IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on educationNote:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.SDepartment of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employmentYou can verify your education here:
http:
//ope.ed.gov/accreditation/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 educationFor further information, visit:
https:
//sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacanciesThis position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive statusVA encourages persons with disabilities to applyThe health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authorityPursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy)VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locationsIf selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start dateThe agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation processIf you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Recommended Skills Health Care Leadership Performance Improvement Quality Management Team Building Staff Management Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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