Summary The Chief of Pharmacy is responsible for all aspects of pharmacy services at a medical facility by maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships demonstrating active problem resolution skills and close cooperation with other Services, Departments and Programs in accomplishing the medical facility mission and goals. Responsible for budget management, determining and allocating resources, ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the operation. Responsibilities The Chief of Pharmacy is responsible for all aspects of pharmacy services at a medical facility by maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships demonstrating active problem resolution skills and close cooperation with other Services, Departments and Programs in accomplishing the medical facility mission and goals. Responsible for budget management, determining resource needs, allocating resources, ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the operation. Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interest of the organization, capitalizing on opportunities and managing risks. Responsible for compliance with all safety, regulatory and accrediting body requirements. Delegates authority to several supervisory and program levels to meet the goals of the service and staff. Ensures orientation and training programs are established to ensure staff development, oversees academic affiliations, and participates in medical facility, VISN, National, other external governmental agencies, and professional associations. The Chief of Pharmacy is responsible for the daily management and operation of all Pharmacy Service programs in accordance with Pharmacy service philosophies, policies and procedures, and goals and objectives. In the discharge of these responsibilities, he/she is responsible to ensure that timely, safe efficacious and cost-effective Pharmacy Services are provided with the minimum adverse effects to our veteran patients. The Pharmacy Service offers a full range of pharmaceutical and clinical services including but not limited to: unit dose dispensing, IV, Sterile and external compounding (USP 795, USP 797 and USP 800 compliance), parenteral nutrition service, and inpatient and outpatient clinical services. Pharmacy Service also serves as a major rotation site for pharmacy students from schools of pharmacy and has an ASHP accredited Pharmacy PGY 1 and PGY2 Practice Residency Program. The incumbent function as the top professional and administrative planner, director, and coordinator for all pharmaceutical programs and services provided at this Medical Center. Responsibilities include planning, directing, controlling, coordinating, operating, and evaluating comprehensive pharmaceutical services. The Chief of Pharmacy is responsible for the management of Pharmacy programs for a broad range of medical and mental health patients. Inpatient services are provided for areas of long-term medical care, long-term psychiatric care, general medical services, and spinal cord injury, with special services in the areas of chemotherapy and peripheral parenteral nutrition. Outpatient prescription services are also controlled by the Chief of Pharmacy for general medical clinic, mental health clinic, and a variety of specialty clinics such as Urology, Gastroenterology, Neurology and Cardiology, Oncology, Anticoagulation Clinic, Infectious Disease, Pain Management, Homecare, Women's Health, Clozaril Clinic, Hepatitis C Clinic and COPD Clinic. The Chief of Pharmacy is also responsible for the coordination of Pharmacy prescription services for access point outreach clinics. Included in this is point of service issues including Drug Information, Non- Formulary Medications, Restricted Medications and express processing of mailed prescription for immediate patient care. The Chief of Pharmacy oversees all pharmacy services and programs at both campuses and the CBOC's. Employees rank from GS-4/5/6 Pharmacy Technicians, GS-7 Pharmacy Patient/ Customer Service Technician, GS-7 Pharmacy Lead Technicians, GS-7 Procurement Technicians GS-9 Inventory Management Specialist, GS-9 Program Analyst, GS-12 Clinical Staff Pharmacists, GS-13 Clinical Pharmacy Specialists, GS-13 Facility Program Manager - Mental Health Residential and Behavior Health Programs, GS-13 Facility Program Manager - Pharmacoeconomist / ADP AC, GS -13 Pharmacy Supervisors - Inpatient/Outpatient, GS-13, GS13Associate Chief - Operations; GS 13 Associate Chief, Clinical Pharmacy - Operations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Functional Statement #: 12459F Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). 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. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English. 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. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 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. 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 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: GS-15 Clinical Pharmacist (Service Chief) Experience. In addition to the GS-14 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Demonstrated KSAs. The KSAs shown below apply to all assignments at this grade level, and the specific KSAs designated by an asterisk () apply to assignment 1 and 2. 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 people or programs. 5. Skill in utilizing available resources to support the missions and goals of the organization. *6. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff Service Chief. Responsible for all aspects of pharmacy services at a medical facility by maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships demonstrating active problem resolution skills and close cooperation with other programs and services in accomplishing the medical facility mission and goals. Responsible for budget management, determining resource needs, allocating resources, ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the operation. Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long term interest of the organization, capitalizing on opportunities and managing risks. Responsible for compliance with all safety, regulatory, and accrediting body requirements. Delegates authority to several supervisory and program levels to meet the goals of the service and staff. Ensures orientation and training programs are established to ensure staff development, oversees academic affiliations, and participates in medical facility, VISN, National, other external governmental agencies, and professional associations. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is 15. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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. 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. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
