Service Chief (Pharmacist)

Service Chief (Pharmacist)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): White City, Oregon

Salary Range: $148275 - $192764 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Major Duties:

• VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF PRACTICE Leadership & Oversight: Directs all pharmacy operations and supervises staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and clerical personnel. Ensures compliance with VA, DEA, and station policies. Strategic Planning: Develops long- and short-term goals aligned with medical center objectives. Maintains action plans and prioritizes goals to achieve results. Budget & Resource Management: Prepares and justifies annual budgets for medications, supplies, equipment, and personnel. Monitors inventory levels and ensures timely distribution of pharmacy supplies. Staffing & Development: Recruits and selects personnel in collaboration with HR. Promotes professional development, evaluates performance, and addresses disciplinary issues. Fosters a positive work environment and rewards excellence. Operational Efficiency: Coordinates work schedules to ensure coverage and productivity. Implement policies and procedures for safe and efficient compounding and dispensing of medications. Compliance & Quality Assurance: Maintains regulatory compliance and oversees inspections of ward and clinic drug stocks. Develop operational policies to ensure quality and safety. Collaboration & Communication: Serves on medical center committees and works with other services to achieve organizational goals. Provides guidance to supervisors and staff on problem ­solving and adapting to changes. Performance Monitoring: Analyzes workload and productivity data, reporting metrics as required. Drives continuous improvement initiatives. CLINICAL Coordinates all professional and clinical aspects of the Pharmaceutical Care program and ensures continued accreditation of the Pharmacy Practice Residency. Promotes staff engagement in patient care activities, including medication record reviews, counseling, chart reviews, clinical huddles, and continuing education. Develops new clinical programs, maintains quality patient care, and conducts medication usage evaluations through performance improvement initiatives. Serves on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, ensuring formulary maintenance and timely distribution of therapeutic agents. Provides comprehensive drug information and guidance to clinical staff and supports continuous improvement of strategic goals and committee measures. EDUCATION Oversee development and maintenance of drug information resources, including reference materials and journals. Ensures pharmacy staff meet continuing education and competency requirements. Identifies and supports candidates for advancement through developmental opportunities. Confirms departmental compliance with all improvement standards. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT implements a continuous quality improvement program for Pharmacy Service. Oversees personnel management reviews, ensuring duties and staffing align with workload requirements. Maintains accurate records and ensures timely submission of all operational reports. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Chief, Pharmacy Service, is administratively responsible to the Deputy Chief of Staff. The Chief of Pharmacy manages all routine professional, technical, and administrative problems with minimal supervisory intervention. The Chief of Pharmacy Services independently determines the priority of duties to be accomplished within the area to which they are assigned and exercises clear judgment. Work Schedule: M - F, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc, with authorization from the Service. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized

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/. (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 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). 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Service Chief, GS-14 Demonstrated KSAs. The KSAs shown below apply to all assignments at this grade level. 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 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: Progressive Pharmacy Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing pharmacy operations in a healthcare setting, including inpatient, outpatient, and clinical programs. Regulatory Compliance Expertise: Proven ability to ensure adherence to VA, DEA, and other federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards (e.g., JCAHO, ASHP). Strategic Planning & Program Development: Experience developing and implementing long-term goals, clinical programs, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with organizational objectives. Budget & Resource Management: Skilled in preparing and managing budgets for medications, supplies, and personnel, with a focus on cost ­effective resource utilization. Staff Development & Supervision: Track record of recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating pharmacy staff, fostering professional growth, and maintaining high-performance teams. Clinical Pharmacy Practice: Background in providing pharmaceutical care, medication therapy management, and supporting formulary management. Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to analyze workload, productivity, and performance metrics to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/15/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12956027. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-15