The Associate Chief, Ambulatory Clinical Services and Education, Pharmacy Service (ACCE) is a licensed pharmacist preferably with an American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists accredited residency, clinical practice experience in addition to clinical leadership experience and/or training.
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, Illinois 60602-5109; 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). English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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. May 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). Grade Determinations GS-14: Experience: In addition to the GS-13 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues. Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs. Skill in managing multiple people or programs. Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff Preferred Experience: Supervisory Experience, Clinical Pharmacy Experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Supervises program managers, supervisors, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, administrative staff, pharmacy residents, volunteers, on-the-job trainees, and pharmacy technician students. Assists the Chief in formulating short and long-term goals for the service and coordinates these with the goals of the medical center. Develops action plans to accomplish these goals within the resources available. Assists the Chief in justification of budgetary, personnel, equipment, and space requirements for Pharmacy. Ensures personnel are scheduled in such a way as to provide consistency of coverage and to accommodate planned leave and promote employee morale. Recruits, interviews, and selects suitable personnel, in collaboration with Human Resources, maintaining staff who effectively fulfill the needs of the Pharmacy Service. Recommends individuals for appointment, promotion, and reassignment involving such positions. Provides disciplinary action when necessary. Provides advice, counsel, and instruction to individual supervisors and employees, concerning operational, clinical, and administrative matters. Ensures all rules, regulations, and policies are consistently followed. Serves on Medical Center, VISN, university and national committees assigned by the Chief and/or CAVHCS leadership. Applies knowledge, judgment, and experience to guide committee decision and actions. Develops and maintains effective procedures for clinical practice oversight, including credentialing, professional practice evaluations, productivity, clinic utilization/bookability, interpretation and implementation of national program office guidance, serving as a liaison between Pharmacy and other services, and acting as an SME for clinical practice topics. Recommends program changes to enhance patient care programs, documents cost savings and maintains or improves quality of care. Ensures the adherence and education of the national medication formulary as determined by VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management. Provides a wide range of drug information and advice to the professional staff, including written and verbal information on therapeutic agents. Instructs or participates in the instruction of supervisors, residents, and students. Serves as primary preceptor for the Pharmacy Service for administrative rotations for both residents and students. Help direct affiliated training programs for pharmacy students, residents, and technicians. Work Schedule: Varies depending on service needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 619-60585F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized