Summary The Associate Chief, Inpatient Services, (ACIS) Pharmacy Service (PS) must be a licensed pharmacist and is the inpatient and residential operational and clinical practice, informatics, and research consultant for the Chief, Pharmacy Service. Recruitment Incentive Authorized with applicable service agreement. Responsibilities VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn\_ickNBEws Duties include but not limited to: The incumbent ACIS plans, directs, and coordinates comprehensive pharmacy activities with the Chief and Associate Chiefs, Pharmacy Service at the Southern Arizona VA Medical System (SAVAHCS) and seven associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The incumbent plans, directs, and coordinates comprehensive inpatient pharmacy activities with the Chief, Pharmacy Service at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) and seven associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics. SAVAHCS specializes in numerous unique treatment programs including The Southwestern Blind Rehabilitation Center, The Community Living Center, which provides specialty care in Rehabilitation, Geropsychiatry, Interim, Long Term, Hospice/Palliative, and Respite Care. The ACIS is responsible for serving in an acting capacity for the Chief, Pharmacy Service as well as the Associate Chief, Pharmacy positions . The ACIS is responsible for operational and clinical services for inpatient and residential programs and provides support to all acute and specialty medical programs such as medical and surgical intensive care unit, mental health, Southwest Blind Rehabilitation Center, research, hospice, and Community Living Center. The Associate Chief has administrative and supervisory responsibility for program managers, supervisors, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students. The PS offers a full range of pharmaceutical and clinical services including but not limited to decentralized unit dose dispensing, IV admixture program (USP 797/800 compliant), parenteral nutrition service, and disease state management. PS also serves as a major rotation site for pharmacy students from the local schools of pharmacy and has American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency programs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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 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, 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/. 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. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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 KSAs. The KSAs shown below apply to this grade level.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.6. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff. Preferred Experience: The Associate Chief, Inpatient Services, (ACIS) Pharmacy Service (PS) must be a licensed pharmacist preferably with an American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists accredited residency, and preferably with a Master of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard, GS-660.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (3 hours); Standing (3 hours); Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted). 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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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