Supervisory Pharmacist (Inpatient)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Supervisory Pharmacist (Inpatient) right now, this vacancy will be situated in Illinois. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 918991
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the batt! le, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
This position is located within the
PT SVCS ANCILLARY PHARMACY
at the CAPT James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, IL. The FHCC is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and Department of Navy (DoN)/Department of Defense (DoD). It is larger than just a single facility, but rather it is a fully-integrated medical care facility with a single combined VA and Navy mission. The combined mission of the FHCC means active duty military and their family members, military retirees, and eligible veterans receive health care at this facility.
These vacancies are advertised at the single grade at which this position will be filled above the full performance level.
N! OTE:
The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review g! roup) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed
in that specific grade
. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a US citizen to apply for this job.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Designated and/or random drug testing required.
English Language Proficiency required
You will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
DUTIES:
The Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor is responsible for the daily professional and administrative/personnel management of the Inpatient Pharmacy section. The Inpatient Pharmacy S! upervisor is responsible to ensure that timely, safe efficacious, appropriate, and cost effective drug therapy is provided with a minimum risk to the hospitalized FHCC patient. Drug dispensing, drug information, and drug therapy monitoring are included in this program. The Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor is responsible for the personnel management of the Inpatient Pharmacy staff.
The Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor will be involved in the independent practice of pharmacy. In consult with the Pharmacy Assistant Division Officer and Pharmacy Division Officer, the Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor is responsible for the professional and administrative management of the inpatient pharmacy personnel and programs in accordance with the guidance set forth in the Pharmacy Division policies and procedures, VA/DoD regulations, and state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The incumbent will be under administrative supervision of the Assistant Chief, Pharmacy Divisio! n, as well as the Pharmacy Division Officer, and must possess the knowl! edge and skills to perform functions that include but are not limited to Administration/Supervision, Clinical, Education, Program Management, Security, and Research.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and may have to cover shifts as needed.
RELOCATION EXPENSES:
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
CITIZENSHIP:
Must be a citizen of the United States.
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. 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.)
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 maintaini! ng full, current, and unrestricted licensure.
CREDITABLE EX! PERIENCE FOR GS-13 LEVEL:
Must have one (1) year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12).
To be creditable,
the experience must have demonstrated the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with professional pharmacy practice. Professional practice means paid/non-paid employment as a professional or unlicensed graduate pharmacist as defined by the appropriate licensing board.
Preferred Experience:
Knowledge and experience in dealing effectively with payroll, HR/personnel-related issues to include knowledge and experience of employee union requirements, performance evaluation process, disciplinary actions, recruiting/hiring, timekeeping, etc. Knowledge and experience in using computer software such as Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word., etc as well as electronic patient medical record systems. Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of an Inpatient Pharmacy to include unit dose! delivery and cart exchange, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and automated medication delivery operations (Pyxis, Bar Code Medication Administration, ScriptPro, ATC, etc.). Ability to review available data and recommend action based on data interpretation, findings/trends and ability to mine, capture, and organize data from pharmacy systems to achieve desired outcomes.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: In addition can demonstrate the following KSAs:
KSA 1 - Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff.
KSA 2 - Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
KSA 3 - Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy.
KSA 4 - Skill in managing people or programs.
Note:
Evidence of experience, m! ust be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in posit! ions held. Please provide such documentation on your application or resume. Also, please provide work experience information such as hours per week and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format). The requirement for this proof is specified in the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; and/or contact for an interview.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II, Appendix G15:
If you are qualifying based on education, you must provide a copy of your transcripts.
Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and c! redits earned. If you are selected an official transcript must be provided prior to entry on duty.
PLEASE NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
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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!
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Principal duti! es are administrative, and pharmacy related requiring for repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboards, preparing IV admixtures, operating pharmacy equipment, handling drugs including IVs, etc.). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 44lbs), including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions; stooping or keeling (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. Employee may be required to wo! rk at various inpatient pharmacy locations as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Employee is typically expected to work forty hours per week, primarily day shift. However, as the need arises, this may include days, evenings, swing-shift, midnights, weekends and holidays as necessary for coverage. Work is performed in patient care areas/wards, office, pharmacy, and storage areas of the facility. Work areas are adequately heated and lighted. Potential exists for exposure to infectious patients or materials; exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including but not limited to cytotoxic chemotherapy, solvents, grease, oils, and cleaning solutions; sticks or cuts from hypodermic needles, lancets or other sharp items; musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used; unusual musculoskeletal fatigue due to prolonged standing, electronic data processing, etc.; eye strain.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Fede! ral Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational! Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application
checklist
or visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working for the De! partment of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. [HR users - input the following if applicable to your JOA] VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn! annual leave.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportun! ity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 10:40:05 GMT
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