The primary purpose of this position is to develop and direct the administrative programs within Pharmacy Service to meet the needs of VAPD-ICS. The Administrative Officer (AO) reports directly to the Chief of Pharmacy and functions with a high degree of independence and authority to relieve the Chief of Pharmacy of administrative and management duties and responsibilities.
As the Pharmacy Service Administrative Officer, you will: Provide overall administrative management for Pharmacy Service Interpret administrative policies Develop and define administrative requirements, providing advice on administrative systems and preparing administrative paperwork. Collect and assemble data in support of Quality Improvement (QI) activities within the service.
Track and present results of QI efforts and ongoing measures for process improvement Track training needs of Pharmacy Service staff to ensure compliance with VA, TJC and other regulatory agencies (e.g.
DOT, OSHA, OIG) Have full authority and oversight of the Pharmacy Service fund control point as the designated fund control point official Formulate and execute of annual budget including medications, supplies and equipment and all other general operating expenses Develop monthly and quarterly cost ceilings while maintaining running control of funds to ensure that accounts are within operating levels Participate in formulized planning direction for Pharmacy Service Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for all Pharmacy Service contracts and procurement requests Lead participant in staffing, recruitment, equal opportunity, merit promotion, contracts and position management Review, analyze and interpret incoming personnel management requests, recommends appropriate action or suggests appropriate alternatives Play a central role in developing and coordinating internal review systems to ensure that both clinical and administrative activities follow agency accrediting and regulatory requirements Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1600 Telework: Ad-hoc, at supervisory discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD03344O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Cathleen.Tittnich@va.gov · 9098257084 X1973
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $77964 – $101359/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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