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Summary

The Miami VA Healthcare System (Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center) Pharmacy Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pharmacist- Controlled Substances/Outpatient -Service Chief. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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
• 1) Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree
• Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education - 20 North Clark Street - Suite 2500 - Chicago - Illinois60602-5109
• phone: (312) 664-3575 - or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/.(NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program
• Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) 2) Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC)Certification - which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination(FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
• 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
• A pharmacist who has - or has ever had - any license(s) revoked - suspended - denied - restricted - limited - or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16
• Physical Requirements
• See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
• English Language Proficiency
• Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Grandfathering Provision: All licensed pharmacists employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation
• For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply:(1) Employees grandfathered into the GS-660 occupational series may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation - but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.(2) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis - until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
• Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation - who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration - that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.(3) If a licensed pharmacist who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation - the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupationMay qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Preferred Experience: PGY 2 in Pharmacy Administration and Leadership and/or 3 or more years of pharmacy supervisory experience
• Grade Determinations: GS-13 Experience
• In addition to the GS-12 requirements - must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
• Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs:a
• Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff.b
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.c
• Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy.d
• Skill in managing people or programsResponsible for the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy service - to include budgetary execution
• Such individuals have responsibilities for supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians
• Manages people - maintains effective interdepartmental relations - and cooperates with other services to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals
• Develops performance standards - assures that the program area is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements - designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff - and develops and maintains systems to monitor the performance of staff activities
• Develops policies and procedures relative to their assigned area
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• The Pharmacist- Controlled Substances/Outpatient -Service Chief at the Miami VA Healthcare System (Bruce W
• Carter VA Medical Center) is responsible for ensuring the safe - legal - and accurate handling of controlled substances while providing direct patient care.Duties include but are not limited to: Develops - organizes - coordinates - manages and evaluates single or multiple clinical programs Maintains effective intra- and interdepartmental relations and collaborates with other sections and services to accomplish Pharmacy Service missions and goals Responsible for providing pharmaceutical care as a clinical pharmacist practitioner (CPP) Responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to optimize patient response and resource utilization Involved in the design - implementation - and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned practice areas Orders - performs - reviews - and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy Reviews all medication orders for appropriateness - drug selection - dosage - route of administration and the amount - prior to dispensing
• Maintains adequate drug stock - inspects drug storage areas - supervises the operation of automated dispensing equipment
• Serves as a dedicated member of local - VISN and/or national committees - being a positive representative of the VAMC Pharmacy Service Demonstrates ownership of and possesses expert knowledge in their assigned clinical practice area(s) Provides first level supervision to pharmacists - technicians - trainees - and other staff assigned to clinical pharmacy program areas Develops performance plans and standards that are realistic - challenging - and relate whenever possible to VHA and Health System goals Supervise - orient - and train employees - residents - and students to ensure both an acceptable quality and quantity of work
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 55581-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized