The Associate Chief assists the Chief, Pharmacy Service in planning, directing and coordination all aspects of distributive pharmacy operations including but not limited to the Residential and outpatient pharmacy settings. To run the programs, the incumbent has an integral part in leading clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in a variety of settings to accomplish the service goals.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Associate Chief assists the Chief, Pharmacy Service in planning, directing and coordination all aspects of distributive pharmacy operations including but not limited to the Residential and outpatient pharmacy settings. To run the programs, the incumbent has an integral part in leading clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in a variety of settings to accomplish the service goals. The Associate Chief, Pharmacy Service assumes the responsibilities of Acting Chief, Pharmacy Service if assigned as such by the Chief in his or her absence. The incumbent works to establish policy, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines, and to effectively communicate them throughout the Pharmacy Service and to appropriate VA SORCC staff. The incumbent will represent Pharmacy Service in a variety of settings including Veteran's Integrated Service Network (VISN) and VA SORCC committees as designated by the Chief, Pharmacy Service. The incumbent will be responsible for providing pharmacy education to various professional groups. The incumbent is responsible to the Chief, Pharmacy Service. FUNCTIONS:

Requirements

Qualifications

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 (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. 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. 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). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment in paragraph 2, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. GS-13 (a) Experience. In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Associate Service Chief/Associate Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Director. 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: a. Ability to negotiate to influence clinical and management decisions. b. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues. c. Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs. d. Skill in managing multiple and diverse people or programs. e. Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization. f. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff. Preferred Experience: Prefer leadership experience in Pharmacy Operations assisting Chief of Pharmacy in planning, directing, and coordinating aspects of distributive pharmacy operations, including but not limited to, RRTP and outpatient pharmacy settings. Experience with leading and training Clinical Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy residents. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/55 PART II APPENDIX G15 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: (1) Pharmacist must be of sound mind and body to perform the daily functions required by this position. The work requires sitting, standing, light carrying and lifting (under 15 pounds); walking, bending, reaching above the shoulder, and ability to distinguish basic colors. The work also involves working around machinery with moving parts and working closely with others.

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.

Contacts

• Address White City VA Medical Center 8495 Crater Lake Highway White City, OR 97503 US
• Name: Caleb Stone
• Phone: 208-422-1315
• Email: [email protected]