Pharmacist (VISN Program Manager) - Pharmacist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

Pharmacist (VISN Program Manager)Summary

This position is located at the Jesse Brown VAMC, Chicago IL, supporting the VISN 12 program office (Clinical Resource Hub) which provides direction and oversight to eight VHA facilities and 38 community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) in the Network. Remote work is available for highly qualified applicants.

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Overview

* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates

08/25/2023 to 09/15/2023

This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more


* Salary

$157,345 - $204,545 per year

Pay is displayed for the Chicago area. If selected for remote, will be based on geographical location of selectee.


* Pay scale & grade

GS 14


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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Chicago, IL 1 vacancy




* Remote job

No


* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.


* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.


* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No


* Appointment type

Permanent -


* Work schedule

Full-time -


* Service

Excepted


* Promotion potential

None


* Job family (Series)

0660 Pharmacist


* Supervisory status

Yes


* Security clearance

Other


* Drug test

Yes


* Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)


* Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness


* Announcement number

CBCT-12105673-23-LFC


* Control number

745623100



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* Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.



Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to 1. current permanent employees of VISN 12 2. Current, permanent employees of the VA Nationwide.

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Duties

The Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) Pharmacy VISN Program Manager, is a VISN based leadership position located in VISN 12. The CRH Pharmacy VISN Program Manager is under the general supervision of the VISN CRH Director. This position is responsible for the leadership, management, and operations of the VISN level Clinical Pharmacy Specialty CRH (CPS) Programs. The CRH Pharmacy VISN Program Manager will work directly with VISN CRH leadership (e.g., Pharmacy, Primary Care, Nursing, etc.) and VISN leadership (e.g. VISN Primary Care, Telehealth, Pharmacy, Nursing lead, etc.) to ensure that the CRH CPS services are high performing.

CRH is a repository of clinical and administrative staff that serve all Veterans Affairs facilities within a Veterans Integrated System Network (VISN). Staff within the CRH are expected to provide inter-professional services to VISN facilities that are underserved or experiencing gaps in services due to the inability to match provider supply with demand. Services provided by CRH staff are conducted via multiple modalities, including virtual and in-person care. As the VISN CRH Pharmacy VISN Program Manager, this individual is responsible for CPS services and programming for the VISN with a focus on CPS programming, direct care, and training.

Duties

* Provides leadership, management, and oversight of respective VISN CRH CPS providers and the efficient implementation of these services throughout the VISN
* Works collaboratively with the VISN Pharmacy Executive (VPE) to ensure VISN CRH CPS services are consistent with professional standards, gaps and needs
* Collaborates in the development and maintenance of written policies and procedures defining operational requirements for the VISN CRH CPS program
* Functions as the VISN CRH CPS provider subject matter expert and serves as an advocate and educator on CRH and CRH CPS provider services to various levels of leadership, including VISN and VA facilities.
* Maintains strong relationships and communication with various national (e.g., National CRH Leadership Team), VISN (e.g., VISN Pharmacy Executive), and facility level leadership (e.g., CRH host facility, VAMC Chiefs of Pharmacy) to ensure CRH

CPS provider functions meet expectations and proper requirements
* In collaboration with the CRH Director and VPE, participates in recruitment and selection of all new CRH CPS staff within the respective VISN
* In collaboration with the VPE, conducts performance reviews, recommends appointment, special advances, within grade increases, or disciplinary action to the Pharmacy Professional Standards Board and CRH leadership as appropriate
* In collaboration with the VPE, establishes work schedules and assignments to
* Functions as the VISN CRH CPS provider subject matter expert and serves as an advocate and educator on CRH and CRH CPS provider services to various levels of leadership, including VISN and VA facilities
* Maintains strong relationships and communication with various national (e.g., National CRH Leadership Team), VISN (e.g., VISN Pharmacy Executive), and facility level leadership (e.g., CRH host facility, VAMC Chiefs of Pharmacy) to ensure CRH CPS provider functions meet expectations and proper requirements
* In collaboration with the CRH Director and VPE, participates in recruitment and selection of all new CRH CPS staff within the respective VISN
* In collaboration with the VPE, conducts performance reviews, recommends appointment, special advances, within grade increases, or disciplinary action to the Pharmacy Professional Standards Board and CRH leadership as appropriate
* In collaboration with the VPE, establishes work schedules and assignments to ensure adequate coverage and acts upon leave requests according to VA policy
* Promotes good labor management relations and supports Equal Opportunity program initiatives in daily activities
* Maintains responsibility for the training of VISN CRH CPS providers and assures that the necessary aspects of orientation are reviewed and completed as determined by the National CRH Leadership Team and Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office (CPPO).
* In collaboration with the VPE, assesses workload data, including patient panel size, staffing, and efficiency in addition to the evaluation of appropriate use of available hours, qualifications of staff, technology, overtime, and call-back; makes staffing adjustments, as needed, based on this information.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework: Available for highly qualified applicant

Virtual: Available for highly qualified applicant

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* 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.
* You may be required to serve a probationary period.
* Subject to background/security investigation.
* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
* 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).
* Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.09/15/2023

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.
* English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
* Education:
* 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.
* 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.

Grade Determinations:

Specialized Experience, GS-14. In addition to the GS-13 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Assignment. Candidates at this grade level are to be in one of the assignments listed below. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.

Individual is assigned as Chief at Facility Complexity Level 2 or 3 medical facility, but assignment does not have the high level of complexity to support a GS-15 grade as defined in paragraph (5)(b) below. Responsible for all aspects of pharmacy services at a medical facility by maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships, demonstrating active problem resolution skills and close cooperation with other programs and services in accomplishing the medical facility mission and goals. Responsible for budget management, determining resource needs, allocating resources, ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the operation. Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interest of the organization, capitalizing on opportunities and managing risks. Responsible for compliance with all safety,

regulatory, and accrediting body requirements. Delegates authority to several supervisory and program levels to meet the goals of the service and staff. Ensures orientation and training programs are established to ensure staff development, oversees academic affiliations, and participates in medical facility, VISN, National, other external governmental agencies, and professional associations.

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Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the specialized experience described above, you must be able to demonstrate all the following KSAs:

1. Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals.

2. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues.

3. Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs.

4. Skill in managing multiple and diverse people or programs.

5. Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization.

Preferred Experience: In addition to the basic Qualification Standard: at least 2 years in a supervisory role; and completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and/or PGY-2 Specialty Pharmacy Residency (in an applicable specialty) or equivalent experience in the major duties for at least 3 years.

References: VA Handbook, 5005, Part II, Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard

This vacancy is above the full performance level.

Physical Requirements: Employees are typically expected to work forty hours per week. This may include evenings and weekends functioning as a CPS. Principle duties require repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., handling prescriptions, use of a computer keyboard, etc.). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 25lbs.), including boxes, packages, and equipment, stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers, etc.); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours). Normal ranges of hearing and vision are required to perform work and communicate effectively; must have the visual ability to distinguish between basic colors and shades of color. An ability to perform tasks requiring rapid mental and muscular coordination functions simultaneously is necessary. Employees must be physically capable of operating various types of equipment used on the job. Employees may be asked to work voluntary overtime within different pharmacy locations during periods of extreme staffing shortages. If there are no volunteers, reverse seniority will be utilized to work mandatory overtime within their respective clinical areas or as coverage for fellow pharmacy specialists.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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