Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager)

Description:

The incumbent must be a licensed, medical professional who is knowledgeable of and comprehends the objectives and functionality of the clinical and administrative patient care programs and their integration with the VISTA systems in the delivery of patient care services. The clinical information system programs have a direct impact on the care and treatment of the patient.

Requirements:

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: 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. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED). 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. (COPY OF LICENSURE REQUIRED). English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C.7402(d), and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: None

Grade Determinations:

GS-13

(a) Experience. In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
(b) Assignments. 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.
Facility Program Manager. Manages all aspects of a distinct program to include policy
development, quality resources and specialty functions unique to the program to optimize cost
effectiveness (budget) and patient outcomes. Coordinates a single program area of a complex pharmacy
operation, or multiple program areas within a facility to develop, organize, manage, and control complex
pharmacy programs. Develops, organizes, coordinates and manages single or multiple program areas
within the medical facility; this may include a single program area at multiple facilities. The Program
Manager title is reserved for those individuals who have one or more of the following: supervisory
responsibilities for various sections within Pharmacy Service; a complex program requiring coordination
of multiple locations such as medical center care facilities, Community Based Outpatient Clinics
(CBOCs), rural health, telemedicine, etc; specialized areas of a complex nature such as nuclear
pharmacy, quality assurance, pharmacy informatics, clinical applications coordinator, Home Based
Primary Care, pharmaco-economist or liaison pharmacist duties requiring the coordination of processes
with other medical facilities or VISNs. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
2. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area.
3. Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise.
4. Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy.
5. Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.

References: VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II, Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard

Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over, Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over, Straight pulling (2-3 hours), Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, both hands required, Walking ( __2-3_ hours), Standing ( __2-3_ hours), Kneeling ( __1_ hours), Repeated bending (_ Intermittent_ hours), Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Both eyes required, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid permitted), Mental/emotional stability.