Job Description

Summary

The Associate Service Chief of Operations serves as part of the Charles George VA Medical Center (WNCVAHCS) Pharmacy Service Management Team, which includes the Chief; Associate Chief, Operations; and the Associate Chief, Clinical and Educational Programs. This Individual serves as the full associate to the Chief, Pharmacy Service, sharing full responsibility for planning and directing pharmaceutical services for the WNCVAHCS Campus and related Outpatient and Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/21/2023 to 11/29/2023

Salary

$156,056 - $202,869 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes\xe2\x80\x94as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

14

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Yes

Security clearance

Drug test

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

CBTA-12208536-24-HC

Control number

761884100

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

The area of considerations will go to Ashville employees first, VA wide employees, and then all others.

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Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy:

The duties of the Associate Chief includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Ensures pharmacy activities under his/her area of responsibility support the overall Mission and Goals of Pharmacy Service and the WNCVAHCS.
• Maintains a sound budget management program with special emphasis on annual budget projections and budgetary shortfall due to prescribing or workload changes. Maximum cost efficiency is pursued.
• Participates in maintenance of the facility\'s Pharmaceutical Cache and its contents in full compliance and readiness in regard to all applicable VA regulations, policies and Directives.
• Develops and maintains effective pharmacy programs from a cost and patient outcome perspective.
• In concert with the Pharmacy Service Associate Chief, Clinical and Educational Programs and the Chief, Pharmacy Service, plans and coordinates clinical expansion of the department to provide optimal pharmaceutical services.
• Determines staff development needs and formal/informal programs to enhance pharmacist and technician professional practice capabilities. Coordinates assessment of departmental educational needs and identifies resources to foster staff development.
• Reviews patient education programs and materials and makes recommendation to appropriate committees or subordinate pharmacy staff for improvements as assigned.
• Coordinates approved research protocols and assures that drug storage, dispensing, and record keeping meets established standards.
• Works with Pharmacy Associate Chief, Clinical and Educational Programs to assure needed clinical resources are available.
• Implements an effective, outcome-oriented New Employee Training Program and continuously monitors its effectiveness, with changes/improvements made as appropriate.
• The Associate Chief, Operations will have responsibility for providing pharmaceutical services to the Veteran patients served by this Medical Center and for the professional and administrative activities supporting these services.

Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation 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 details.

Qualifications

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. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree programs; today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy)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 (TOEF iBT).
• Licensure. Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
• 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:

GS-14: In addition to the GS-13 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Assignments. 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.

Candidate must also demonstrate the following KSA\'s:
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: Previous Supervisory and Leadership responsibilities within VA. Acquiring, evaluating, and applying workload reports for Pharmacy Operations.

References: See VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard, GS-660.

The full performance level of the vacancy is GS-14.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

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: . 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: .

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be 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 locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The 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 process.

If 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.

• Benefits

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