Pharmacist (Associate Service Chief Outpatient Pharmacy)
What you'd do
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Major duties
The Associate Chief is responsible for providing supervision, professional, administrative, and clinical leadership and guidance to multiple, diverse programs at the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System. The ACCE is responsible for providing pharmaceutical services to outpatient Veterans served by CAVHCS and for the professional and administrative activities supporting these services. Supervises program managers, supervisors, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, administrative staff, pharmacy residents, volunteers, on-the-job trainees, and pharmacy technician students. Performs or delegates an entire range of personnel functions for the Pharmacy staff Serves on Medical Center, VISN, university and national committees assigned by the Chief and/or CAVHCS leadership. Applies knowledge, judgment, and experience to guide committee decision and actions. Develops and maintains effective procedures for outpatient pharmacy oversight, including filling, shipping, productivity, community care prescriptions, interpretation and implementation of national program office guidance, serving as a liaison between Pharmacy and other services, and acting as an SME for outpatient practice topics. Teaches and guides supervisory staff in solving problems, adapting to procedural changes, and implementing new technological changes. Provides oversight and evaluation of new automation initiatives within the Pharmacy Service and coordinates these projects with other affected services in the Medical Center. Develops and maintains effective, high quality pharmacy programs designed to maximize pharmacotherapeutic benefits from patient outcomes and cost perspectives Recommends program changes to enhance patient care programs, documents cost savings and maintains or improves quality of care. Ensures the adherence and education of the national medication formulary as determined by VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management. Provides a wide range of drug information and advice to the professional staff, including written and verbal information on therapeutic agents. Works with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives. Participates in the execution of all CAVHCS pharmacist training programs (e.g. IPPE, APPE, PGY1/PGY2 residencies), including intimate knowledge of accreditation requirements. Works with program directors, managers and supervisors to promote learning experiences and improve performance levels of Pharmacy personnel. Promotes the development and implementation of pharmacy-based research, providing leadership and assistance to research activities in Pharmacy. Supervises projects required by pharmacy residents and students. All other Duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Subject to change based on agency needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 62030F EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
What you need to qualify
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 baccalaureate 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.) 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. *Must provide copy of licensure in application packet* Physical Requirements: Details outlined below. Grandfathering Provision: 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). 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: To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, you must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Examples of experience may include, but is not limited, to the following: 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 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. Preferred Experience: Outpatient Pharmacy Experience, Supervisory Experience. In addition, candidates must meet the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's): Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals. 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. Reference: VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II, Appendix G15. For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is at the GS-14 grade level. Physical Requirements: Work is mostly sedentary in nature. Work requires moderate lifting, walking, bending, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling. The employee will be required to sit at a computer monitor for long periods of time in order to complete the duties of the position. Pre-employment physical examination will be required.
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