USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Chief, Pharmacy Service
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $208K/yr
5+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Chief, Pharmacy Service responsible for managing a comprehensive program of pharmaceutical care, drug distribution, education, and administrative Pharmacy programs and services. The incumbent will manage multiple Health Care System practice locations to support the Health Care System's mission.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide diverse and complementary clinical pharmacy services in support of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model
Interview the patient, review the drug regimen, and current lab values and develop, initiate, monitor and adjust an appropriate clinical care plan
Additional functions included extending refills and/or referring the patient to his/her primary care physician, coordinating traveling veteran prescription needs, providing smoking cessation services, and chronic pain management consultation
Provide active educational support to the medical staff and nursing staff on a regular basis. Support is in the form of formal and informal in-service presentations, pharmacotherapy news bulletin, and distribution of printed information on pharmaceuticals and drug therapies
Advise all health care practitioners on drug product selection within the VA National formulary. Make recommendations on alternate therapy when necessary
Maintain active membership in the assigned committees
Establish and maintain policies and procedures for all aspects of pharmacy operations. Operations include custody, control, storage, distribution, destruction, and evaluation of drug utilization within the Health Care System
Ensure that space, automation, equipment, and fixtures are adequate to meet the needs of the Service
Develop and maintain liaison with local health organizations for exchange of ideas, best practices, training programs, and enhancement of the image of VA Pharmacy
Establish, implement, and revise a Pharmacy Service Quality Management Plan that is integrated with goals and objectives of the Medical Center. Participate and lead systems redesign activities to improve and sustain pharmacy operations throughout the facility
Evaluate, plan, implement, coordinate, and review all Pharmacy Service programs to ensure timely and quality distributive and pharmaceutical care
Accountable for ordering, receiving, control, distribution, and destruction of Schedule II-V agents within the Health Care System
Maintain a clean, safe organized work environment. Ensure that the work site is in compliance with basic safety standards set by OSHA and the Medical Center and that Service employees receive all mandatory training in safety related topics
Qualification
Required
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
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
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
Experience. In addition to the GS-14 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
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 missions and goals of the organization
Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff
Preferred
2 years post-graduate residency training (PGY1, PGY2) or equivalent experience
Board Certification from recognized boards, such as BCPS (Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist), BCOP (Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist)
Previous leadership or management experience, with a proven record of successfully leading a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Strong understanding of pharmacoeconomics and its application in formulary decision-making and cost containment
Benefits
37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Company
USAJOBS
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