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Summary

The Pharmacy Supervisor (Inpatient) located in Pharmacy Service is fully responsible for the daily professional and administrative operation of inpatient pharmacy in the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. The Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor establishes controls and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel - equipment - ongoing pharmacy programs and collaborative processes and workgroups that pertain to inpatient pharmacy.

Qualifications

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
• English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• 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
• (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR - Foreign Education: Graduate of a foreign pharmacy degree program if you are 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)
• (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED) 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
• (LICENSE REQUIRED) 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)
• GS- 13 Grade Determination: Specialized Experience: Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or equivalent - which is directly related to the Pharmacy Supervisor (Inpatient) position? The Pharmacy Supervisor (Inpatient) functions include - but are not limited to: proper compounding/dispensing functions
• IV admixture program - automatic replenishment program - prepackaging activities - distribution of controlled substances - investigational drugs - chemotherapy
• Supervises - evaluates - and documents performance and counsels employees
• Assists in interviewing - evaluating - and selecting new employees
• Assists in the coordination of the medical research program
• AND - Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the specialized experience described above - you must be able to demonstrate all the following KSAs: 1
• Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff
• 2
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions
• 3
• Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy
• 4
• Skill in managing people or programs
• Pharmacy Supervisor: Responsible for the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy service - to include budgetary execution
• Such individuals have responsibilities for supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians
• Manages people - maintains effective interdepartmental relations - and cooperates with other services to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals
• Develops performance standards - assures that the program area is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements - designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff - and develops and maintains systems to monitor the performance of staff activities
• Develops policies and procedures relative to their assigned area
• Preferred Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a supervisor in an Inpatient Pharmacy setting - OR - 3-5 years of Supervisor experience in an Inpatient Pharmacy setting within the VA or other Federal agencies is strongly preferred
• 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-13
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13
• Physical Requirements: There may be some walking - standing - sitting - bending - and carrying of light items.

Duties

• MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL FUNCTIONS: Identification of any drug induced problems that may be affecting the patient or contributing to the need for therapy
• Recommendations to the attending and resident physicians for optimal management of drug-inducted problems either verbally and/or in writing
• Provides clinical expertise and participates in adverse drug reporting and drug utilization
• Educate patients and healthcare staff on the proper use and care of their medications through oral or written communications
• DISTRIBUTIVE FUNCTIONS: Provide patient medication counseling on proper use and care of medications through a variety of communication methods if needed
• Maintains familiarity with inpatient pharmacy operations and dispensing procedures to ensure proper understanding of workload implications
• EDUCATION: Provides the environment and resources for the participation of pharmacy personnel in providing drug information to the hospital staff and other facilities as deemed responsible for maintaining his/her professional competency by keeping up with information on new drugs - new drug therapies - innovations in pharmacy practice - and to integrate this information into daily practice
• Actively participates in the training of trainees and coordinates activity with the trainee directors and coordinators
• ADMINISTRATIVE: Supervises and coordinates the daily work in and between the various areas of the Central Pharmacy and the inpatient satellites
• Responsible for the professional - administrative management and supervision of all pharmacists - technicians - and other supportive personnel - in providing a safe - timely - efficient - and cost-effective medication dispensing system
• Supervises - evaluates - and documents performance and counsels employees under his/her supervision
• Assists in interviewing - evaluating - and selecting new employees according to current Federal laws and VA policies regarding EEO and veterans' preference
• PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Responsible for the overall operation and scope of pharmacy activities performed in the Central Inpatient Pharmacy - Extended Care Satellite - Unit Dose Satellite - Oncology Satellite - Psychiatric Satellites - and assures that the quality of services provided are of the highest standards
• Assists in the gathering - coordinating - and reporting of data from various functional areas at the required time and assists in conducting and reporting internal audits as required
• RESEARCH: Assists in the coordination of the medical research program and provides oversight of the custody - dispensing - and maintenance of INDs
• Coordinates with staff to maintain records of receipt and dispensing - preparation - administration - and clinical monitoring
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Primary Shift: 07:00am - 3:30pm with potential for Various Shifts as needed: 9:00am - 5:30pm
• 11:00am - 7:30pm
• 12:00pm - 8:30pm
• 3:00pm - 11:30pm
• 11:00pm - 7:30am - Weekend and Holidays as Needed
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 00526F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized