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Licensed Pharmacist(Associate Service Chief) - Operations
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 7 days ago
Hybrid North Chicago, IL $169K – $220K Apply by Jun 12, 2026 Pharmacist ISFJISTJ OperationsHealthcare
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Responsible for all operational aspects of pharmacy services at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) by maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships, demonstrating active problem resolution skills and close cooperation with other programs and services in accomplishing the FHCC mission and goals.
What You'll Do
- →FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF PRACTICE The Associate Chief of Pharmacy is a licensed pharmacist who administratively serves as co-manager of the Pharmacy Department with the Chief of Pharmacy in the performance of all duties and responsibilities relating to the operation of the Pharmacy Department, with the exclusion of clinical pharmacy services and the student and residency programs.
- →The incumbent participates in planning, directing, and coordinating the overall responsibilities of Pharmacy Department to provide comprehensive, high quality pharmaceutical care services to all patients served by the FHCC.
- →The Associate Chief of Pharmacy manages the overall pharmacy operations, the supervision of all pharmacy staff members outside of the clinical division and ensuring the effective utilization of all resources.
- →The incumbent will represent Pharmacy Department in healthcare system and community activities.
- →Incumbent will represent Pharmacy Department on a variety of committees, boards, and task forces involving general administration, manpower, space, equipment, cost avoidance/savings, and resource utilization at the local, VISN, and National level.
- →Analyzes impact of committee actions and recommendations and formulates action plans for implementation for top management.
- →PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care and services provided by the healthcare system.
- →Assures all legal requirements for state, federal, VA, and DoW are continually met within written guidelines and sound pharmaceutical judgment.
- →Maintains effective personnel management program within pharmacy including E.E.O. awareness, training opportunities, tuition support, and individual development plans.
- →The incumbent supervises, and reviews evaluations of personnel made by subordinate supervisors.
- →Provides attention to address employee complaints/grievances, with the goal of resolving them at the lowest possible level.
- →Promotes cultural diversity to establish an environment that works for all employees.
- →Responsible for assuring all aspects of drug control, drug accountability, and drug security are maximized and are in accordance with FHCC and Pharmacy Department policies and procedures, and other applicable VA, DoW, FDA, and Federal regulations.
- →Represents FHCC pharmacy as the primary contact for VA and PBM program offices.
Requirements
- ✓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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 252aae42-940d-4021-9129-083fde3a42a5
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