USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Pharmacy Associate Service Chief, Operations
Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$143K/yr - $186K/yr
1+ years expThe Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Pharmacy Associate Service Chief, Operations to manage and supervise Pharmacy Service programs at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. This role involves overseeing outpatient pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing the training and competency of pharmacy staff.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Professionally and administratively manages a complex 7 day per week service employing pharmacy supervisors, program managers, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians to ensure provision of timely pharmaceutical services
Formulates policy and procedure in the design and implementation of pharmaceutical care to ensure safety and efficiency
Performs full range of personnel management duties including interviewing applicants, recommending appointments or advancements, creating schedules, preparing performance appraisals and standards, disciplinary actions, and resolving informal grievances
Recommends service objectives to the Chief, Pharmacy Service, consistent with patient care needs, the needs of the local facility, and the Department of Veterans Affairs
Assures compliance with local policy and procedure as well as VA, OIG, FDA, DEA, and TJC recommendations and regulations
Manages the programs for the appropriate and cost-effective purchasing drugs and medical supplies, overseeing and managing drug budget for the James H. Quillen VA Medical center and clinics
May participate in patient care support as a pharmacist on an ongoing basis (Up to 20% of the time). This may include prescription review, processing, preparation and dispensing in outpatient areas
Ensures all assigned directives, standard operating procedures, and policies and procedures related to assigned programs are developed, reviewed and/or revised in a timely manner before expiration or as changes occur
Demonstrates knowledge of VHA Directives, medical center memorandums, policies, and procedures related pharmaceutical services and thorough knowledge of Pharmacy Service policies, procedures, memorandums and directives applicable to areas of responsibility
Responsible for ensuring adequate competency and training of assigned pharmacy staff including clinical pharmacist and technicians
Determines staff development needs for formal/informal programs to enhance supervisory staff, program managers, and other assigned personnel's professional capabilities
In cooperation with the Associate Chiefs assists with oversight and coordination to patient safety programs including Adverse Drug Event (ADE) program and VA Adverse Drug Event Reporting System (VA ADERS) entries, medication error reporting programs as well as tracking and trending of errors for performance improvements
Oversees performance improvement projects and quality assurance measures applicable to outpatient pharmacy service
Coordinates service participation in Medical Center investigation drug program. This includes participation in protocol development when appropriate, reviewing protocol to determine service impact, and educating professional and pharmacy staff on special handling, requirements, etc. of any approved protocol
Qualification
Required
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
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
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)
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
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
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
Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
Must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that includes: Responsible for coordinating multiple programs in pharmacy service in a medical facility
Serving 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
Extensive responsibility for pharmacy utilization of resources and budget
Making selections, assigns personnel, and serves as a mentor to help employees develop their full potential
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
Applicants must be able to perform the following duties: lifting (up to 50 lbs); carrying (up to 50 pounds)
Applicants must have use of all fingers
Walking or standing for up to 8-hours
Kneeling intermittently multiple times for up to 8-hours
Use of both legs is required
Must possess visual acuity to read typed print
Keen hearing (aids permitted)
Mental stability must be required to handle rigors of the position
Benefits
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