This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more 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/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) OR 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. A pharmacist who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: GS-14 Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, you must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13). AND Demonstrated KSAs. Pharmacists assigned to this position must also demonstrate the following KSAs: Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues. Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs. Skill in managing multiple and diverse people or programs. Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff. Preferred Experience: No less than 10 years experience as a Pharmacist with no less than 5 years of Supervisor experience preferred. References: VA Handbook 5005/55 Part II Appendix G15. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Moderate Lifting/Carrying up to 44lbs.); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking (up to 4 hours); Standing (up to 8 hours);repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision (correctable); Far vision (correctable) Both eyes required; Depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); mental and emotional stability. Environmental factors: working outside and inside; excessive heat; excessive cold; excessive humidity; constant noise; dust; silica, asbestos, etc; fumes, smoke, or gases; electric energy; extensive keyboard and mouse usage, vibration; working closely with others, and working alone; protracted or irregular work hours; working with hazardous drugs. ["VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Serves as Director of Pharmacy Service at the Alaska VA Healthcare System, Anchorage, Alaska. Incumbent is responsible for all administrative and professional pharmacy services for a medical center. Incumbent directs, controls, coordinates, plans, implements and monitors all activities of that service line. Duties will include: Clinical: Develops and maintains pertinent clinical pharmacy programs designed to maximize pharmacotherapeutic benefits from patient outcome and cost perspectives. Identifies problems that affect patient care programs and effectively utilizes problem-solving techniques to resolve those problems. Develops pertinent medical center or service procedures/standards for implementation. Functions as a voting member and secretary of the Alaska VAHS Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and is responsible for implementing decisions of the committee. Participates in medical center management discussions, decisions and policy making. Serves as a member of committees and task forces as assigned. Facilitates the coordination of the pharmaceutical needs as part of the Emergency Management/ Continuity of Operations Planning. Education: Develops continuing education programs for staff to provide knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and improve their performance. Ensures that the continuing education needs of all pharmacy staff are identified based on area of performance. The complexity of the service line and pharmacy service are compounded by the affiliations of the medical center with colleges and universities, as well as private-sector medical centers and hospitals. The incumbent must understand both formal and informal structures and their implications on the operation, management and productivity of patient care programs. Encourages and supports service-related efforts to publish and present at professional meetings. Identifies potential candidates for positions of higher responsibility and plans/assists in developmental experiences. Participates in self-development activities to maintain and increase professional competence. Program Management: The incumbent is responsible for establishing and promoting 1) an atmosphere of unity through cooperation and the integration of clinical and administrative roles; 2) a high level of productivity; 3) patient and staff satisfaction; and 4) strong communication channels between the service lines. The incumbent must ensure that accountability for documentation of work load and special services is accomplished. Implements effective and efficient policies and procedures to assure those Veteran patients and other eligible beneficiaries are furnished effective medication and medical supplies for diagnosis and treatment appropriate for their medical conditions in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable regulations. Establishes and maintains procedures, methods and schedules for the accurate and appropriate selection, compounding, packaging and dispensing of all therapeutic and diagnostic agents and other supplies for both inpatient and outpatient (including CMOPS). Supervises the procurement, storage and issuance of all alcoholic, narcotic, and controlled substances and the timely maintenance of required records and reports for the dispensing of these products. Prepares and submits required reports and/or correspondence for submission within the Medical Center, VHA, and to other Federal agencies. Responsible for the selection of pharmaceutical products. Prepares projections and justifications, for budgetary, personnel, equipment, and space requirements for the Pharmacy Service in accordance with the changing goals and services. Responsible for the supervision and administration of all personnel management programs/ systems, and for taking disciplinary actions in accordance with locally negotiated and national AFGE contracts and Federal Labor Regulations authority requirements Establishes short- and long-range service goals to meet the needs and objectives of the local facility and VHA. Supervisory Controls Supervises activities of all pharmacy staff including supervisors, pharmacists, technicians and clerical staff. Provides advice, counsel and instruction to individual supervisors and employees concerning both work and administrative matters. Incumbent develops effective operations policies and procedures. Develops and documents employee performance. Additional duties, as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:30pm\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: 000000\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized\nEDRP Authorized: Please contact the VISN 20 EDRP Coordinator Stacy Hermann @ V20CompensationTeam@va.gov.\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: May be required"]