Pharmacy Supervisor- Surgery Service and OR Pharmacy

<p>The Surgery Service and Operating Room (OR) Pharmacy Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of pharmacy care including clinical and operational duties in the operating room satellite pharmacy. The supervisor is also responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising the comprehensive pharmaceutical services within the critical and surgical care pharmacist teams.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The incumbent primarily provides direct patient care services within the OR pharmacy service but will also provide cross-coverage within other critical care & surgery services. The incumbent is a licensed professional with knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice and program management including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. The incumbent is responsible for working with pharmacy department staff and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, cost-conscious and patient-centered drug therapy. This includes clinical assessment of drug therapy based on patient specific factors, recommending appropriate alternatives to optimize medication use, and providing drug information and education to health care professionals, patients, and caregivers. The clinical pharmacist abides by regulations and standards relating to all aspects of distribution, control, and records for scheduled and non-scheduled prescription and over the counter medications and medical supplies. Indirect patient care activities include pharmacy benefits management, staff development, quality assurance, medication utilization review, and teaching/mentoring to incorporate students, interns, residents, and other trainees into patient care. This pharmacist is a supervisory member of inpatient pharmacy service and supervises surgery and critical pharmacists and teamlet members. The pharmacist directly reports to the Associate Chief of Pharmacy and collaborates closely with all inpatient pharmacy management team members. The incumbent will also work with other members of the full pharmacy management team and pharmacy staff to fulfill these functions. FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: A. Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Program Management: The incumbent will be involved in the independent professional practice of pharmacy in accordance with the guidelines set forth in pharmacy service policies and procedures, VA Regulations, and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The incumbent will work in conjunction with other pharmacy staff and other health care professionals to form an organized team approach to the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Activities include: 1. Works as a clinical pharmacy specialist within the operating room (OR) satellite pharmacy and as a proactive core member of the surgery, OR, and anesthesia interdisciplinary teams. 2. Participates in a patient-focused, team-based multi-disciplinary model of patient centered care to promote positive patient outcomes and solve problems through direct and indirect interaction with patients and providers. This includes assessing and interpreting data about the patient's status, the ability to identify age-specific needs, and provides appropriate care based upon the age-related factors noted. B. Inpatient Pharmacy Operational Services: The incumbent will be involved in the independent professional practice of pharmacy in accordance with the guidelines set forth in pharmacy service policies and procedures, VA Regulations, and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The incumbent will work in conjunction with other pharmacy staff and other health care professionals to form an organized team approach to the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Activities include: 1. Oversees general operations of the operating room satellite pharmacy. 2. Collaborates with the Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Program Manger to insure preparation of sterile IV products within the operating room satellite pharmacy meets USP Chapter 797 requirements for the preparation of sterile IV products. C. Education (1-10%): 1. Assists in the training of pharmacy employees, pharmacy residents and Pharm.D. students as assigned to the practice area in coordination with the Clinical or Education Program manager. Assists in developing appropriate rotations and learning opportunities for pharmacists, pharmacy residents and/or pharmacy students. Precepts trainees in advanced clinical pharmacy practice areas. These learning experiences will be documented and evaluated appropriately and timely. D. Pharmacy Program Management and Supervisory Functions 1. Responsible for developing, organizing, coordinating and managing pharmacist services with a focus on critical care, surgical care, and preop/postop recovery room inpatient pharmacy services. This includes the ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area. It also includes establishing program goals and the development or adjustment of operational plans and procedures to achieve them. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: If available, Ad-Hoc ONLY Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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>A transcript must be submitted with your application. 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/.