Associate Service Chief Pharmacy (Inpatient)

Associate Service Chief Pharmacy (Inpatient)Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview

##### Open & closing dates

05/10/2019 to 12/31/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 14

##### Salary

$135,936 to $163,125 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Loma Linda, CA 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedYes You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in

accordance with agency policy.Telework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThe Associate Chief, Inpatient Clinical (ACIC), Pharmacy Service

must be licensed pharmacist, preferably with an American Society of

Health-Systems Pharmacists accredited residency and preferably with

a Master of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Advanced degree

(M.S., MBA, MHA, MPA OR Equivalent) is preferred but not required.

The incumbent must have prior managerial and leadership experience.

The incumbent is the operational consultant for the Chief, Pharmacy

Service Line.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThe incumbent ACIC plans, directs, and coordinates comprehensive

pharmacy activities with the Chief, Pharmacy Service Line and the

Associate Chief, Outpatient at the Loma Linda VA Health Care System

(LLVAHCS) and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), and

Ambulatory Community Center (ACC). The incumbent will plan, direct

and coordinate comprehensive pharmacy activities with the Chief,

Pharmacy Service Line at the LLVAHCS, CBOC, and ACC. LLVAHCS

specializes in numerous unique treatment programs including the

Community Living Center (CLC), which provides specialty care in

rehabilitation, Long Term and Hospice/Palliative Care. The ACIC is

responsible for operations for all facets of Inpatient; Inpatient

clinical programs and provides support to specialty medical programs

such as medical and surgical intensive care unit, mental health,

research, hospice/palliative and CLC. The Associate Chief has

administrative and supervisory responsibility for program managers,

supervisors, pharmacists, and Pharmacy technicians. The individual

will report directly to the Chief of Pharmacy and will plan, direct,

and coordinate comprehensive pharmacy activities with the Chief.Duties include, but are not limited to:

In addition to the basic requirements, the incumbent pharmacist must

demonstrate all the following knowledge and skills: Ability to plan,

organize, direct, and supervise the functions of pharmacy staff;

ability to provide effective leadership; ability to provide

effective program management; and the ability to provide effective

human resources management. The pharmacist must demonstrate: skills

in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals;

understands and keeps up to date on local, national, and

international policies and trends that affect the organization and

influences stakeholders' views; ability to manage human, financial

and information resources strategically; ability to deal effectively

with pressure; remain optimistic and persist even under adversity.

Duties include procuring, dispensing and maintaining proper records

of all pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances and

investigational drugs and ensuring compliance of these programs with

The Joint Commission Standards.Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday through Friday, Days, VARIED

based on facility needs

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Functional Statement: Associate Service Chief, Pharmacy

(Inpatient) GS-661-14Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusYesPromotion PotentialNone

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after

12/31/1959

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to a background/security investigation

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online

onboarding process

QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements

by the closing date of this announcement, .

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 a degree program in pharmacy from an

approved college or university. The degree program must have

been approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical

Education (ACPE), or prior to the establishment of ACPE, have

been a member of the American Association of Colleges of

Pharmacy (AACP). Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs

meet the educational requirement if their degree is found to be

equivalent to degree programs recognized by the ACPE. This

finding may be based on any of the following: a) A letter of

acceptance into the U.S. graduate pharmacy program recognized by

the ACPE, b) written certification from the Foreign Pharmacy

Graduate Examination Commission that the individual has

successfully passed the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination,

or c) a letter from a U.S. college or university with a pharmacy

degree program by ACPE stating that the individual's foreign

pharmacy degree has been evaluated and found to be equivalent to

its Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or higher.

- 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 is a

requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted

licensure.Grade Determinations:

- Specialized Experience: GS-14: Completion of the equivalent of

one (1) year of creditable experience which is equivalent to the

next lower grade level (GS-13) in the federal government which

is directly related to the position to be filled or an advanced

degree in a health care related field (e.g., MSHA, MBA, MPH,

etc.).

In order for this experience to be creditable, the experience

must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and

abilities:

(1) Utilization of negotiation skills to influence clinical and

management decisions;

(2) Ability to effectively communicate orally regarding complex

clinical and technical issues;

(3) Ability to effectively communicate in writing regarding

complex clinical and technical issues;

(4) Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to

develop and implement operational programs;

(5) Skill in managing multiple and diverse people/programs;

(6) Skill in utilizing available resources to support the

missions and goals of the organization; and

(7) Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions

and staff of an organization.Preferred Experience: Best Qualified Candidate): Completion of

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from American Council on Pharmaceutical

Education (ACPE) accredited College of Pharmacy; Completion of

American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) accredited

Pharmacy Residency; Additional critical care or acute cardiology

pharmacotherapy experience with direct patient care activities and a

minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14.Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); moderate

carrying (15-44 pounds); walking; standing; ability for rapid mental

and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable.

Subject to solvents, grease, oils, electrical energy and working

closely with others.EducationIMPORTANT: 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:

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:

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional

vacancies.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have

faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer

competitive status.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related

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qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE

MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your

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placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board

will recommend grade and HR will determine step in accordance with

policy.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer

work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,

AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;

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Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and

skills and can provide valuable training and experience that

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all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredYesPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processCredentialing- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application

Package which includes:

Resume

SF-50

VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can

be found at:

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/searchaction.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.

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position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all

documents required for your application, such as a copy of your

transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former

Federal employees), etc.

Cover Letter

OF-306

Other

Resume

SF-50

Transcript

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from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a

condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of

Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals

who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where

patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as

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face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationTracy LynnPhone909-583-6565Emailtracy.lynn@va.govAddressJerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital

11201 Benton Street

Loma Linda, CA 92357

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