Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor)

<p>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 (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>This position is responsible for the daily supervision, the professional and administrative management of Inpatient Pharmacy Services within Overton Brooks Veterans Administration Medical Center (OBVAMC). Duties include but are not limited to: Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Responsible for the professional and administrative management of the Inpatient Pharmacy to include the oversight of budgetary execution. Develops performance standards, performance plans and evaluations; assures that the Inpatient Pharmacy and programs that fall under that umbrella are compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements. Designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff, makes sure they fully comply with all processes and policies and develops/maintains systems to monitor the performance of staff activities. Uses systems thinking to participate in the development of and/or develops policies and procedures related to the Inpatient Pharmacy. Responsible for planning, organizing and reviewing work, administering personnel matters and dealing effectively with employees and union representatives in accordance with the Master Agreements; responsible for developing a schedule, planning and granting leave and rotating duties of staff; projects overtime requirements based on work load and staffing; reviews staff performance for possible award nominations; initiates counseling, disciplinary actions and separations based upon performance. Responsible to the Medical Center and the principal investigator for seeing that established procedures for the proper handling, storage, record keeping and dispensing of investigational drugs is properly implemented. Responsible for providing the staff pharmacists with information on the investigational drug as well as the dispensing procedures. Encourages staff pharmacists to increase their involvement in pharmaceutical, clinical, or institutional pharmacy research activities. Ensure patients are receiving adequate education and counseling about the safe and appropriate use of medications dispensed when appropriate for self-care patients in the homes. Identify pharmacy staff educational and training needs and, in consult with pharmacy management, implement an in service training program to enhance employee performance and professional competence. Maintain and improve his/her professional competency by keeping up with information on new drugs, new drug therapies, and innovations in pharmacy practice. Must continually apply current drug information and program techniques in his/her daily pharmacy practice. Responsible for operational effectiveness of all pharmacy services that include pharmacy dosing, Inpatient prescription processing, Inpatient clinics, and controlled substance distribution. Keep the Chief of Pharmacy and other pharmacy staff members informed of administrative issues or information of clinical pertinence, which may impact pharmacy program effectiveness or enhance staff performance. Develops, maintains, and implements a quality assurance program to monitor the quality of Pharmacy services being provided, and to make improvements as indicated. Ensures that adequate resources are identified and are available to meet the needs of all Pharmacy programs. Provides input to pharmacy management relative to assessing the need for future plans for new programs or recommending changes or enhancements to existing programs in order to better meet the patient and/or medical center needs for Pharmacy service. Serves as a consultant within Pharmacy Service and with other medical center staff in evaluating health care delivery to veteran patients. Assesses, plans, and evaluates Pharmacy programs to ensure the proper coordination between the delivery of Pharmacy services and the overall delivery of health care to medical center patients. Ensures service programs operate at a satisfactory level of performance and in compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies. Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday; weekends, holidays and hours outside of tour of duty- subject to change based upon the needs of the facility. Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 01016F Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Robert Knudsen Robert.Knudsen@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 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 "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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.