Pharmacy Supervisor (Inpatient)

<p>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.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>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</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>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/.