Pharmacy Supervisor - Ambulatory Care

<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 (one to five 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>The Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is looking for two Pharmacy Supervisors in Ambulatory Care, one PACT and one Specialty. These individuals are responsible for the professional and administrative management of clinical pharmacy services within the Ambulatory Care section. This will include personnel, clinical pharmacy programs (including pharmacy student and resident training), scheduling, compliance with policies/procedures, and budgetary execution related to these areas. Such individuals have responsibilities for supervising multiple pharmacists. 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. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the day-to day operations of the clinical pharmacy services within the Ambulatory Care Section. Serve as Acting Associate Chief, Ambulatory Care Clinical Services or other pharmacy supervisors when requested. Plan, organize, assign, and review work of subordinates; this includes scheduling of priorities and personnel for the effective completion of pharmacy programs objectives. Conduct on-going and annual performance evaluation of subordinates (PACT pharmacists/ Specialty pharmacists). Counsel employees on performance when necessary and/or recognize high level performance as appropriate. Interview applicants for vacancies, determine their suitability for the position, and make recommendations to the Chief, Pharmacy Service. Gathers statistical information preparing periodic reports on assigned pharmacy programs and providing justifications for budgetary, personnel, equipment, and space requirements. The incumbent will prepare other special data and reports as required. Continuously strives to find ways to reduce cost of operations and to increase efficiency of operations. Monitor and maintains appropriate data and prepares reports and correspondence in a complete, accurate, and timely manner. Ensure compliance with all Joint Commission, VACO, union contract, EEO regulations, and local standards and guidelines as well as federal and state laws as staffing and resources permit. Participate in interdisciplinary medical center committees and patient rounds as a member representing Pharmacy Service. The incumbent serves on quality assurance and administrative investigations when appointed by the medical center director. Medication Management: including the ability to initiate, change, or discontinue OTC or prescription medication for the patients involved in pharmacist-run clinics per the pharmacist's specific scope of practice. Identify continuing education and training needs based on performance of all subordinate staff. Preceptor for pharmacy students and residents, develops training programs for the applicable pharmacy rotations. Monitors all resident/student development and reports progress to the program director. Contact with patients, relatives, staff members and other individuals dealing with the Medical Center demonstrates a concerned, compassionate and helpful attitude to enhance a positive image of the Medical Center and the VA system. Work Schedule: 7:30AM-4:00PM or 8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday through Friday Telework: Ad-hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 61476F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 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. 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>Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) 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/.