Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor

Full Job Description

The Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor works independently under the Chief of Pharmacy Service, or designee, and is responsible for providing and coordinating optimal pharmaceutical care activities in the Outpatient Pharmacy.

The employee functions as a supervisor in coordinating and/or directing the activities of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Education: (1) Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.

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.) (2) Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the 2 graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT).

Licensure: Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.

The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure.

A pharmacist who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.

Experience: In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs: a.

Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff. b. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions. c.

Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy. d.

Skill in managing people or program Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is 13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is 13.

Physical Requirements: The position is mostly sedentary with multiple hours at a desk typing and talking on the phone. Must be ambulatory and able to walk about freely. Major Duties:

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties include but not limited to: Administration/Supervisory a. Acts as the liaison between the Outpatient Pharmacy and the Richard L.

Roudebush VA Medical Center and Patient Advocates. b. Responsible for managing day-to-day functions and activities of the Outpatient Pharmacy. c.

Develops and revises Outpatient Pharmacy policies and procedures. d. Ensures the Outpatient Pharmacy is compliant with applicable Federal, VA, and local policies. e.

Participates in medical center and departmental goal planning and quality improvement activities. f. Strives to achieve VA and departmental performance metrics. g.

Immediately responsible for the Outpatient Pharmacy pharmacists and Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. h.

Arranges huddles for pharmacy staff as to maintain daily communication with staff and inform staff of current updates/changes. i.

Prepares the schedule and daily tour of duty assignments for the Outpatient Pharmacy pharmacists. j.

Responsible for approving and denying leave requests, including but not limited to annual and sick leave, for the Outpatient Pharmacy staff. k.

Performs quality control and facilitates performance improvement of pharmacy staff's work. l. Continually evaluates the Outpatient Pharmacy for opportunities for improvement. m.

Completes job performance evaluations, recommendations for awards, and/or disciplinary actions for the Outpatient Pharmacy staff, and makes recommendations to the Chief of Pharmacy, or designee, when appropriate.

n. Serves on medical center and VISN committees as assigned. Education/Training a.

Participates in meetings, conferences, and training programs relevant to the development and maintenance of the Outpatient Pharmacy. b. Identifies continuing education, training needs, etc.

for Outpatient Pharmacy staff. c. Assists in preparing and coordinating new employees' on-boarding experience. d.

Responsible for implementing and documenting training and expanding capabilities of pharmacists. e. May serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents. Staffing a.

Functions as a GS-12 Pharmacist when the need arises. Work Schedule: Full Time, Hours vary Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized