Chief of Pharmacy
About The Position
The Chief of Pharmacy is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling pharmacy programs, including traditional and clinical pharmacy care. At the Phoenix VA Healthcare System, the Chief reports directly to the Chief of Staff and participates in operating planning and committees that support top-management decisions. The role consults with senior leaders on the implications of laws, regulations, policies, and professional and administrative trends, and is responsible for pharmacy services across the medical facility. The Chief manages budgets and resources, sets objectives and priorities, develops and implements plans, and ensures productivity, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. The position delegates authority to supervisory and program levels, establishes staff orientation and training, supports staff development, oversees academic affiliations, and participates in medical facility, VISN, national, governmental, and professional association activities. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Telework is available on an ad-hoc basis; the position is not virtual. Compressed or flexible scheduling is not authorized. This is a permanent federal position in the Excepted Service at the GS-15 level. Candidates must meet the stated pharmacy education and licensure requirements and the applicable GS-15 experience and facility-complexity criteria.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
- Graduation from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy college or school with a BS in Pharmacy and/or Pharm.D.; foreign graduates must provide FPGEC certification, including the required FPGEE and TOEFL iBT results.
- Full, current, unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, unless qualifying under the stated grandfathering provision for eligible current VHA employees.
- For GS-15, one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, in addition to GS-14 requirements.
- Meet the applicable GS-15 facility-complexity criteria. For Complexity Level 2 or 3 facilities, this includes managing a complex multi-setting pharmacy program; responsibility for pharmacy services at specified additional locations or programs; advanced clinical pharmacy programs with pharmacist prescriptive privileges; and services to at least three specialty areas. Candidates must also meet at least two listed criteria: an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency program, an AAHRPP-accredited research program, active VISN or national committee/advisory work, or ongoing student rotations in intermediate and advanced practice settings.
- Ability to persuade others and gain cooperation to accomplish goals.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing about complex clinical and technical issues.
- Skill in using regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs.
- Skill in managing multiple people or programs and using resources to support organizational goals.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct pharmacy staff functions.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Pass required pre-employment screening, including a background/security investigation and physical examination; candidates in testing-designated positions are subject to pre-appointment urinalysis.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
- Complete required application and online onboarding steps and serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.
- Meet federal employment identification and, where applicable, Selective Service registration requirements.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and control traditional and clinical pharmacy programs.
- Participate in overall operating planning and management committees supporting top-management decisions.
- Consult with top management on the implications of laws, regulations, policies, and professional and administrative trends.
- Oversee all aspects of pharmacy services and maintain effective interdepartmental relationships and cooperation with other programs and services.
- Manage the pharmacy budget and determine, allocate, and oversee the use of resources for productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Formulate objectives and priorities and implement plans aligned with the organization's long-term interests while managing risks and capitalizing on opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and accrediting-body requirements.
- Delegate authority to supervisory and program levels to meet service and staff goals.
- Establish staff orientation and training programs and support staff development.
- Oversee academic affiliations and participate in medical facility, VISN, national, governmental, and professional association activities.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
