Pharmacist Service Chief

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. Responsibilities VA Careers - Pharmacy: The Chief of Pharmacy Service is responsible for fostering acceptance and exercise of sound pharmacy management concepts, principles, practices, and innovations. The Service Chief is responsible for providing appropriate work environment for employees to foster improvements in performance. Some of the responsibilities are: Supervises activities of all pharmacy staff including supervisors, pharmacists, technicians and clerical staff Analyzes impact of committee actions, recommendations and formulates action plans for implementation for top management Prepares, revises, and implements pharmacy policies and procedures in compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and VA standards to provide safe and effective drug selection, distribution, monitoring and drug usage evaluation (DUE) Coordinates activities of the supervisors to organize work to maximize the productivity within available resources Develops new clinical programs, the maintenance of appropriate quality patient care and in providing quality assurance assessments and medication usage evaluation, through performance improvement quality assurance programs Responsible and accountable for the professional and administrative operations of the Pharmacy, is also responsible for the active participation in all committee assignments assigned Establishes, controls, and monitors the inventory levels and turn-over rate of pharmacy supplies Teaches and guides supervisory staff in solving problems, adapting to procedural changes, and implementing new technological changes Maintains effective clinical pharmacy programs designed to maximize pharmaceutical benefits from both cost and patient outcome perspectives Provides opportunities for research conducted by the Pharmacy Service in connection with improvement of work operations, drug use, clinical services, and patient outcomes Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 01967-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact ,, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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. 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 (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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-02-05