ASSOCIATE SERVICE CHIEF

<p>This position is located at the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, Pharmacy Service. Serves as the Acting Service Chief in the absence of the Service Chief. Develops and maintains a system of internal reviews that ensure service programs operate at a satisfactory level of performance and in compliance with regulatory and with regulatory and accrediting bodies. Responsibilities for pharmacy utilization of resources and budget.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The Clinical Pharmacist duties include, but are not limited to: Plans, directs, and controls the comprehensive pharmacy services provided by the inpatient Pharmacy at Wade Park. Oversees the effective utilization of resources and budget to support the mission and goals of the organization. Manages the day-to-day operation of the inpatient pharmacy. Provides direct supervision to the staff pharmacists and volunteers assigned to the inpatient pharmacy. Coordinates multiple programs in pharmacy service including the Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Program, Point of Care Program , Sterile Products Program and Clinic Medication Program. Interviews prospective employees, makes selections, assigns personnel, and serves as a mentor to help employees develop their full potential. Incumbent is a Certified Mentor under the VA Mentorship Program. Interviews prospective employees, makes selections, assigns personnel, and serves as a mentor to help employees develop their full potential. Incumbent is a Certified Mentor under the VA Mentorship Program. Advises medical staff and other health care professionals on formulary drug availability, dosage, common adverse effects, and considerations in therapy. Offers reasonable alternatives choices or course of action when necessary Plans, organizes and participates in pharmacist and technician staff development. Coordinates training of new employees, residents and students in the inpatient area. Develops measures, assesses and documents the competency and training needs of inpatient pharmacy staff. Routinely monitors performance and quality of services, and initiates corrective/improvement measures. Develops and maintains quality assurance monitors for pharmacy services provided for inpatients, reports conclusions, actions, and impact to higher management. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm, weekends and holidays needed Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 952940 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):</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/.