Associate Chief of Pharmacy - Clinical Program Manager

<p>The incumbent is considered the Pharmacy Supervisor who has full responsibility for the pharmacy planning, implementing, and supervising of the assigned Clinical Pharmacy Program area and staff. This position is a working supervisor dedicating approximately 25% of his/her time as a practicing Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner within assigned scope of practice (SOP).</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Scope of Practice The individual scope of practice will be dependent upon the incumbent's education, training, and experience required to perform the functions of the position. All VHA pharmacists with a SOP that includes prescriptive authority must participate in a professional practice evaluation program. Functions: I. Supervisory Duties: Serves as the Pharmacy Supervisor for the assigned Clinical Pharmacy Program staff. Coordinates, supervises, and provides the safe and rational drug therapy management and monitoring to the patients receiving clinical care from Pharmacy Service, including but not limited to inpatients, outpatients, primary care, and specialty care within Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. In collaboration with the Chief, Pharmacy Service establishes work schedules and allocates staff as needed to provide adequate Clinical Pharmacy Program coverage. Notifies the Chief and designated pharmacy timekeeper of any changes in time and attendance records of the Clinical Pharmacy Program staff to ensure accurate accountability. Assesses workload shifts throughout the day, identifying backlogs and makes staffing adjustments as needed to meet patient care needs and organizational goals. Works collaboratively with Chief, Pharmacy Service and the other Pharmacy Service Leadership Supervisors to ensure continuity of patient care. Develops and establishes policies and procedures defining the clinical/professional and administrative operational requirements for the assigned Clinical Pharmacy Program drug therapy and monitoring. Ensures assigned administrative projects and reports are submitted in a timely fashion. Assists in assuring that the Clinical Pharmacy Program is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements, i.e., Joint Commission for Accreditation, National Patient Safety Goals, FDA, ASHP, etc. Coordinates the ongoing Clinical Pharmacy Program educational activities designed to maintain the competency and quality of the pharmacy staff and patient care program, respectively, within the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. Provision of leadership in scholarly activities and professional service culminating in recognition of Pharmacy Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs as the leaders in the provision of pharmaceutical care to our patients. Supervisory work, at a minimum, includes responsibility for planning and scheduling work; assigning work to employees; accepting, amending, or rejecting completed work; assuring that production and accuracy requirements are met; appraising performance and recommending performance standards and ratings; approving leave; and effecting disciplinary measures. Additionally, the duties of a supervisor typically Include prioritizing and scheduling work and finding ways to improve the quality and/or quantity of the work directed. The supervisor must be able to: 1. engage in systems thinking through understanding the drug use process and the consequences of actions on other parts of the system by linking process, procedures and outcomes; 2. have a clear understanding of processes, procedures, methods and standards of clinical practice and the VHA; 3. understand current practice standards (ASHP, Joint Commission, or other professional standards) and advise the organization of their impact upon patient care; 4. think and act innovatively, look beyond current reality to forecast future directions and trends; 5.challenge traditional assumptions and solve system problems creatively, and 6, be resourceful and willing to take risks in proposing solutions to system related problems. The supervisor will provide education to internal and external customers on pharmacotherapy designed to positively impact on patient outcome. The supervisor will develop and provide an environment that fosters the education and training of appropriate staff. These activities require highly effective teaching, verbal and written communication skills. VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday, 0800-1630 Telework: This is not a telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:09991F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives are not authorized. EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>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/.