This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, 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 application.

Duties

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until March 25, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 3, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until March 25, 2024. Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days, after 90 days applicants will have to reapply. The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To perform duties as the Associate Service Chief who plans and coordinates activities within the Outcomes and Analytics section for the VA North Texas Healthcare System Pharmacy Service. Provides leadership, direction, organization, planning and implementation of pharmacy programs within Pharmacy Service sections including: Pharmacoeconomics, Procurement/Budget and Automation/Analytics. Supervises Pharmacy Program Managers, Technicians and Pharmacists that are involved with Outcomes and Analytics section within Pharmacy Service. Program Management Assesses and evaluates pharmacy programs assigned to ensure proper coordination between the delivery of pharmacy services and the overall delivery of health care. The incumbent accepts substantial and continual responsibility and accountability for overseeing and evaluating pharmacy programs and for the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of pharmacy services in the area of responsibility to meet VHA, VISN, facility, and professional best practice standards. Participates in short-range and long-range program planning and model development for effective delivery of effective outcomes and analytics for pharmacy services. Defines and establishes effective process monitors, outcome metrics, and quality controls to maintain the integrity of medication management systems under the incumbent's supervision. Takes appropriate action for metrics not being met and promotes a culture of continuous improvement. Participates in and leads performance improvement and systems redesign activities to improve the availability and quality of pharmacy services under the incumbent's supervision. Plans and maintains staffing patterns that promote use of all levels of Service personnel to achieve the Service's mission and goals. Is able to realign resources to meet goals and priorities. Administrative Functions Approves or disapproved leave requests, formulates work schedules, performs timekeeping functions and ensures appropriate staffing for the work of the section. Participates and contributes to the development of department monthly meeting(s) assuring staff are able to attend. Ensures monthly meeting minutes are recorded and communicated to staff. Initiates personnel actions such as promotions, awards, ratings, disciplinary actions, personnel reviews, and vacancy announcements. Interviews prospective employees, makes referrals for selections, assigns personnel, and serves as a mentor to help employees develop their full potential. Recruits, develops and retains a diverse high-quality workforce to include the hiring of qualified minorities, women, and disabled candidates. Supports the EEO program and Special Emphasis events and encourages employees to attend and participate in EEO/diversity activities as well. Demonstrates a good faith effort to informally resolve disputes and/or EEO complaints at the earliest stage possible encouraging the use of the mediation process as appropriate. Assures the workplace does not permit discriminatory practices, sexual harassment, or a hostile environment. Ensures that all employees complete all mandatory EEO training. Customer Service and Communication Communicates both orally and in writing in a manner that supports the needs of the customer and supports harmonious relationships within the team. Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and other health care providers. Is able to make independent decisions and/or bring information back to Pharmacy Service Leadership for collaborative further review and/or decision making. Education and Training Keeps abreast of changes within Pharmacy Service (i.e., policies and procedures, interdepartmental memoranda, and relevant station memoranda). Organizes and participates in the training and in-servicing of pharmacy and other service personnel as requested. Maintains standards of the department education and training programs to ensure quality compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., ASHP) and department processes and procedures. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 0800-1630. Hours may be adjusted or extended to meet patient care needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

HPTs who are on track to graduate/complete the requirements should respond as if they have met the requirements. Provide details in the narrative sections of the assessment. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) 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. (Must submit a copy of Transcripts) (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. 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. 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-14 Experience. In addition to the GS-13 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Assignment. Candidates at this grade level are to be in one of the assignments listed below. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher level 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. Associate Service Chief. 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. Responsible 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.) Demonstrated KSAs. The KSAs shown below apply to all assignments at this grade level, and the specific KSA designated by an asterisk (*) applies to assignment 2 and 3. 1. 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. Preferred Experience: 2 years supervisory experience Experience with pharmacy budget management Experience with pharmacy procurement Experience with pharmacy automation Experience with healthcare data and analytics References: VA Handbook 5005/55 Part II Appendix G15 dated June 7, 2012 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements: Must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Use of fingers and both hands required. Walk (up to 1 hour); light carrying (up to 10 lbs.). Near vision correctable at 13' to 16'; hearing (aid permitted).

Education

IMPORTANT: 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: 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 education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

NOTE: If your school was accredited by ACPE at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the ACPE website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

Contacts

• Address Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]