Pharmacist (Chief)

Veterans Health Administration•Richmond, VA

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief, Pharmacy Service is a licensed pharmacist responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating comprehensive pharmacy activities at the Richmond VAMC, a level 1a facility, and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics, including senior oversight of the Fredericksburg Health Care Center. The Chief has prime responsibility for pharmaceutical services for veteran patients and for the professional and administrative activities supporting those services. The role oversees pharmacy staff and service operations, including budget and resource management, goal setting, regulatory compliance, staff development, academic affiliations, and collaboration with medical facility, VISN, national, governmental, and professional organizations. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; hours may change based on the needs of the Medical Facility. Telework is ad hoc according to local policy. This is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and Permanent Change of Station are not authorized. A Financial Disclosure Report is required. The work requires some walking but is mainly sedentary.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree; foreign pharmacy graduates must provide FPGEC certification, including FPGEE and TOEFL iBT results.
Hold a full, current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
For GS-15, one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, with experience in pharmacy service operations, interdepartmental collaboration, budget and resource management, planning, compliance, delegation, staff development, academic affiliations, and professional participation.
This assignment is at a Complexity Level 1a VHA facility, or, for qualifying Level 2 or 3 assignments, the specified complex-program criteria apply.
Skill in persuading others and gaining 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 and diverse people or programs.
Skill in using available resources to support organizational missions and goals.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct pharmacy staff functions.
U.S. citizenship is required, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
Must meet pre-employment conditions, including applicable drug screening, background/security investigation, physical evaluation, onboarding and identification requirements, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
Must serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience.
Current VHA employees in this occupation may qualify under the Grandfathering Provision described in the VA Qualification Standard.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate comprehensive pharmacy activities at the Richmond VAMC and associated CBOCs, including senior oversight of the Fredericksburg Health Care Center.
Provide pharmaceutical services to veteran patients and oversee the professional and administrative activities supporting those services.
Supervise pharmacy staff, including supervisors, pharmacists, technicians, and clerical staff.
Formulate short- and long-term section goals, coordinate them with medical center goals, and develop action plans using available resources.
Prioritize goals on yearly, monthly, and daily bases to achieve desired results.
Prepare, estimate, and justify annual budget requirements based on quarterly needs for medications, supplies, equipment, and personnel.
Maintain effective interdepartmental relationships, resolve problems, and cooperate with other programs and services.
Manage the budget, determine and allocate resources, and ensure productive, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
Formulate objectives and priorities and implement plans consistent with the organization's long-term interests, capitalizing on opportunities and managing risks.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and accrediting-body requirements.
Delegate authority to supervisory and program levels to meet service and staff goals.
Establish orientation and training programs, support staff development, and oversee academic affiliations.
Participate in medical facility, VISN, national, external governmental agency, and professional association activities.