Pharmacist Supv (Outpt)

<p>The Outpatient Pharmacist Supervisor is responsible for the professional and administrative management of pharmacy distributive and outpatient operations include budgetary execution. Responsible for supervising all clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians assigned to this area. Develops performance standards, designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff, and develops and maintains systems to monitor the performance of staff activities.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Administrative and Supervisory - Provides first-line personnel management and assists Pharmacy service leadership when intervention may be warranted. - Provides first-line coordination and oversight for pharmacist and technician work activities, including staff leave and scheduling, staff work assignments, order verification processes, preparation of sterile and non-sterile products, solid and liquid unit-dose preparation, veteran and non-veteran customer services, and regulatory compliance regarding medication control and security. - Monitors and provides first-line oversight of all pharmacy work-related activities (e.g., provider order entry activities, patient counseling I medication reconciliation activities, prepackaging, controlled substance processing, etc.) and works with pharmacy leadership to adjust staffing and personnel assignments based on workload needs. - Makes recommendations to pharmacy administration regarding system-related changes that might enhance departmental productivity and/or veteran patient care services. - Monitors and supports pharmacy compliance with existing regulatory rules, laws and standards. - Assists in the recommendation, drafting and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. - Is responsible for the security of the assigned area particularly as it relates to controlled substances. Incumbent helps to ensure departmental and medication security, including controlled substances as required by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Drug Enforcement Agency. Helps to monitor and ensure compliance with the departments and hospital's policies and procedures. - Communicates and coordinates with purchasing and inventory control personnel to ensure appropriate communication and adequate stock inventory based on prescription volume. - Recommends to leadership a full range of personnel actions such as promotions, placements, counseling, disciplinary actions, ratings, etc. - Provides workflow coordination and supervisory oversight within a framework that is conducive to good performance and high-morale. Promotes a zero tolerance environment when it comes to sexual harassment and hostile work environment issues. - Assumes responsibility for ensuring the cleanliness of the assigned area and advises on space needs and requirements. Operational - The incumbent is expected to work daily as a pharmacist to support workload and operational goal achievement as required. - Supports provider order entry verification and patient counseling as required. Educational - Helps to orientate new employees in overall procedures and activities of the Pharmacy. - Assists with the training responsibilities for Pharmacy residents and students during their rotational period. General - Helps to interview and recommend candidates for employment - Performs other duties as assigned and deemed essential to the efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department. Incumbent may be required to periodically work irregular shifts as required and may occasionally be called back in emergencies. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; or as required for Outpatient Pharmacy operation. Telework: Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.</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.<h3>Education</h3>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/.