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The New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System (NMVAHCS) strives to provide the highest quality primary, secondary and tertiary health care to its beneficiaries through a compassionate, innovative health care system, excellent training and education of health care professionals, and effective use of available resources. As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Failing to submit any documentation that is required and listed under the "Required Documents" tab may result in loss of consideration.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives are not authorized for this position.
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.
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Learn more about this agency10/20/2017 to 10/26/2017
$106,393 - $139,220 per year
GS 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Agency Employees Only
Full-time - Full Time
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ABQ-17-809-MLM-2018871
482030300
The Supervisory Pharmacist serves as the Chief, Regulatory and Clinical Compliance (RACC) managing
the regulatory and clinical compliance activities for the Clinical Research
Pharmacy Coordinating Center (CRPCC). This position involves work in multiple
domains: administration, clinical and scientific, work force management and
supervision, and long and short term strategic planning. The Chief, RACC oversees
and coordinates all operational and educational activities of the RACC section (RACCS),
supporting multiple clinical research studies and programs, personnel based at
the CRPCC, and managing funding from VA, other Federal agencies, and private
organizations. The Chief, RACC must manage multiple projects and programs with
conflicting deadlines and shifting priorities, ensure appropriate coordination
and management of assigned responsibilities, propose and maintain realistic
schedules, evaluate progress, propose improvements, and plan for future
activities and program development.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday
8:00 am 4:30 pm
Functional Statement Title/#:
Supervisory Pharmacist/ N/A
Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Status Code: 1276
Physical Requirements: The work places no special demands on the employee. The work includes some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as paper and books. Most of the work is performed while seated.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
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; religious; 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.
Grade Determinations:
GS-12:
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following: One (1) year
of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or Completion of an
ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program.
Assignment. A
pharmacist in this assignment handles routine medication-related activities in accordance
with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and national policies
and regulations. These include, but are not limited to: reviewing, interpreting,
and verifying medication orders for appropriateness; processing and filling
medication orders; interacting with and making recommendations to
other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective
care; reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent
information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems;
contacting providers as appropriate; documenting recommendations and
interventions; providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies;
taking health and medication histories; performing medication reconciliation; providing
drug information; assisting in formulary management including therapeutic
substitutions, nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations;
documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs); assisting in medical
emergencies; providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication
distribution.
GS-13 Specialized Experience: In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year
of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
Pharmacy Supervisor. Responsible for
the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy
service, to include budgetary execution. Such individuals have responsibilities
for supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians. Manages people, maintains
effective interdepartmental relations, and cooperates with other services to
accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals. Develops performance
standards, assures that the program area is compliant with all regulatory and
accrediting body requirements, designs and implements orientation and training
programs for staff, and develops and maintains systems to monitor the performance
of staff activities. Develops policies and procedures relative to their
assigned area.
Pharmacists assigned to this position must
demonstrate the following KSAs:
References: VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II, Appendix G15, Pharmacist, and Appendix G-15, Qualification Standards. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
In Accordance with VA Handbook 5383 (VA Drug-Free Workplace Program) 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
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, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidates education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Other (10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations)
·Resume
·SF-50
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, October 26, 2017 to receive consideration.
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After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating. If qualified, we will review your application to make sure that your résumé supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your résumé does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. An electronic notification letter or-e-mail will be sent to applicants who provide an email address. Otherwise you will receive a notification letter via U.S. Postal service within 2 to 4 weeks.
IF YOU FAIL to provide the documentation that is identified in the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS portion of this announcement you will not be considered and receive an electronic notification of either IDMA or IFM.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/482030300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 2018871
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.