Chief Pharmacy Service-Clinical Contact Center

This senior-level Pharmacist position (GS-14) involves leading critical pharmacy programs or services within a VA medical facility or at a national/VISN level.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Lead and manage national, VISN, or facility-level pharmacy programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Coordinate multiple pharmacy service programs, overseeing resource utilization and budget management.
• Develop and implement operational programs based on regulatory and quality standards.
• Direct pharmacy staff, including personnel selection, assignment, and mentorship.
• Formulate objectives, establish priorities, and implement plans consistent with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with federal agencies and external healthcare organizations (for program manager roles).
• Ensure staff development, training, and participate in academic affiliations.
• *Requirements:**
• **Education:** Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) from an ACPE-accredited institution. Foreign graduates require FPGEC Certification.
• **Licensure:** Current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• **Experience:** Minimum one year of professional experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in pharmacy.
• **Citizenship:** U.S. Citizenship is required.
• **Language:** Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• **Required Submissions:** Transcripts, FPGEC Certification (if applicable), and a copy of your current pharmacy license must be submitted with your application.
• *Key Skills:**
• Strong oral and written communication skills for complex clinical and technical issues.
• Ability to persuade, gain cooperation, and manage multiple programs or people.
• Proficiency in utilizing resources and applying regulatory and quality standards.
• Leadership ability to plan, organize, and direct pharmacy staff functions.
• *Preferred Experience:**
• Clinical Contact Center Supervisory experience.