USAJOBS · 2 months ago
ASSOCIATE SERVICE CHIEF
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $214K/yr
1+ years expThe Durham VA Medical Center is seeking an Associate Chief of Operations for Pharmacy Service, responsible for professional and administrative management of pharmacy operations, including budget execution. The role involves supervising multiple supervisors, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with other services to meet the facility's goals.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervisor of the Inpatient Pharmacist Supervisor, Outpatient Pharmacist Supervisor, Procurement & Controlled Substance Supervisor, and Pharmacy Informatics Specialist
Coordinates the development of and maintains an effective personnel evaluation program, including staff competencies
Participates as preceptor of pharmacy students and residents for education pertaining to administrative issues
Coordinates the development of monitors for continuous quality improvement and medication usage evaluation under Joint Commission, OIG/CAP, USP, PBM, ASHP and Pharmacy Service guidelines. Approves all methodology and reporting criteria, making changes when necessary
Coordinates with Chief of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Informatics Specialist in overseeing security for the pharmacy
Coordinates gathering and consolidation of required recurring reports and necessary special reports, assuring that assigned administrative projects and reports are submitted in a timely manner and reports are well organized, easily understood and are submitted in the proper format in final form
Oversees the maintenance of drug inventory and cost of effective ordering and procurement of all drugs in the pharmacy
Ensures compliance with all VHA, DEA, and other Federal procurement regulations regarding prescription drugs and controlled substance accountability and security
Manages an efficient and effective medication distribution system including outpatient prescription dispensing, unit-dose dispensing, IV and chemotherapeutic admixture services, automated medication replenishment programs, and automated dispensing technology when appropriate
Coordinates the development and maintenance of a safe and effective pharmacy oncology program; an effective pharmacy ADP program; an up-to-date and innovative clinical pharmacy program; and, a current and effective methodology for providing drug information
Maintains current professional services policies governing drug procurement, storage and dispensing procedures and the provision of drug information in accordance with VHA Handbooks, VHA Directives, Joint Commission Guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and current and accepted policies and standards for pharmacy practice
Establishes and promotes employee enhancement through comprehensive continuing education programs and tuition support in conjunction with Associate Chief, Clinical and Education Services
Qualification
Required
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
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
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)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
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 (PharmD) degree
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: Required to sustain extended periods of stretching, standing and reaching in the course of his/her employment, which may involve lifting heavy items (30-45 pounds)
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
GS-14 Specialized Experience responsible for planning, directing, staffing, coordinating and controlling a full range of pharmaceutical services including: the interpretation of physicians' orders, dispensing of appropriate medications, counseling of patients on the proper administration and storage of medications, sterile compounding, and mail order pharmacy
One (1) full year of experience in equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal service
Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs): 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 mission and goals of the organization
Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff
Benefits
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