Coatesville VA Medical Center (CVAMC) The Associate Chief of Clinical Pharmacy Service provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for the pharmacy service to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals and applicable performance measures. The incumbent is accountable for the delivery of all health care by the staff of the Pharmacy Service. This responsibility includes the administration, management, and leadership of the entire Pharmacy Service. 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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. 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; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) (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. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. 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. 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). English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: GS-13: Pharmacist (Associate Service Chief) Experience: In addition to the GS-12 requirements, (Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice, Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff, knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security, Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.) must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Responsible 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.(NOTE: Associate Service Chief/Associate CMOP Director positions should be graded one grade below the grade of the Chief of Pharmacy Service or CMOP Director.) Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to negotiate to influence clinical and management decisions. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues. Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs. Skill in managing multiple and diverse people or programs. Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff. Assignments. Responsible 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. Preferred Experience: Licensed pharmacist with a minimum of three years of experience. Completion of an ASHP - accredited residency or completion of ASHP - accredited PGY1 and PGY2 residencies and a minimum of one year of relevant pharmacy practice experience. Reference: Qualification standards for the GS-660, Licensed Pharmacist is located on the Office of Chief Human Capital Resources Officer website . The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. This position is being recruited above the full-performance level which is a GS-13. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting; light lifting; moderate carrying; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; standing; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. ["Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for the pharmacy service to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals and applicable performance measures. The incumbent is accountable for the delivery of all health care by the staff of the Pharmacy Service. Participates in top-level decision and policy design that impacts on Pharmacy Service through collaboration with Medical Center administration, other service chiefs, and interdepartmental Supervisors. Active participant in meetings of the Medical Center Administration where short and long-range plans and goals are discussed and developed, so that s/he may be fully aware of changes that may have an impact on the Pharmacy Service. Interacts with a wide variety of internal and external customers. Contacts are made at many varying levels both within the Medical Center, and externally. Internal Medical Center contacts are to communicate goals, policies/procedures, or strategic courses of action to staff accountable to this position. External contacts are with other healthcare providers and facilities both within the VA systems as well as within the larger healthcare community, state and federal agencies or departments, affiliated medical centers and universities, and accrediting bodies. Coordinates the development of patient care interactive programs such as medication counseling, coordinates the development of patient care interactive programs such as medication counseling, medication chart reviews, laboratory drug level reviews, specialized clinics and primary consultations. Coordinates the maintenance of a Medical Center Drug Formulary in accordance with VHA and VISN policies and regulations. Ensures compliance with all VHA and VISN directives and guidelines concerning the Drug Formulary. Is the direct front line supervisor over Clinical Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacy Specialists, Pharmacy Residents, and Pharmacy technicians. Works with front line supervisors to assure smooth transition of Pharmacy Services in all areas are coordinated between all sections. Interviews employee candidates, recommends appointments, advancement and all promotions or disciplinary action to the Chief of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Professional Standards Board as appropriate. Oversees the maintenance of drug inventory and cost of effective ordering and procurement of all drugs in the pharmacy. Ensures compliance with all VHA, DEA, OIG, and other Federal procurement regulations regarding prescription drugs and controlled substance accountability and security. Manages an efficient and effective medication distribution system including outpatient prescription dispensing, unit-dose dispensing, IV admixture services, automated medication replenishment programs, and automated dispensing technology when appropriate. Works collaboratively with Chief, Pharmacy Service, to develop the annual strategic and budget plan for the service consistent with guidance and goals from the Director's Office and/or Fiscal Service. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 / Pharmacist (Associate Service Chief) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized"]
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.
