Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor)

SummaryThis 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.QualificationsBasic Requirements:United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEducation: 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.) degreeGraduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the 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 Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)Licensure-Submit Documentation: Candidates at the GS-13 grade level must hold a 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 ColumbiaNOTE: The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full - current - and unrestricted licensure.NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct - professional incompetence or substandard care - or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the State for professional misconduct - professional incompetence - or substandard care - are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C.7402(f))Effective November 30 - 1999 - this is a requirement for employmentThis requirement does not apply to licensed pharmacists on VA rolls as of that date - provided they maintain continuous appointment and are not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license - registration or certificationLanguage Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to work in the advertised locationCandidates must be proficient in spoken and written Spanish to work in the advertised locationGrade Determinations:GS-13 ExperienceIn addition to the GS-12 requirements - must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade levelAssignmentsCandidates at this grade level are to be in one of the assignments listed belowFor all assignments above the full performance level - the higher level duties must consist of significant scope - administrative independence - complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the timePharmacy Supervisor is responsible for the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy service - to include budgetary executionSuch individuals have responsibilities for supervising multiple pharmacists and techniciansManages people - maintains effective interdepartmental relations - and cooperates with other services to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goalsDevelops 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 activitiesDevelops policies and procedures relative to their assigned area.Pharmacy Supervisor assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staffAbility to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisionsExpert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacySkill in managing people or programsReference: VA Handbook 5005/55 - Part II - Staffing - Appendix G-15 - Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard - June 7 - 20 I 2For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is 13.Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work includes: Moderate lifting - 15-44 poundslight lifting - under 15 poundsmoderate carrying - 15-44 poundspushing up to 4 hoursreaching above shoulderuse of fingers - good dexterity (both hands required)walking - up to 4 hoursstanding - 6 hours prolongedkneelingrepeated bendingclimbing - use of legs and armsoperation of vehicleability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslynear vision correctable at 13"" to 16"" to Jaeger 1 to 4far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20specific visual requirement - ability to read fine print on labelsdepth perceptionability to distinguish basic colorsability to distinguish shades of colorshearing (aid permitted)clear speechand emotional stability.DutiesThe Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor) works under the general supervision of the Associate Chief - Pharmacy Service - or designeeThe Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor) independently carries out the work - resolves conflicts and carries out all local - VISN and National procurement policiesCompleted work is reviewed in terms of its effectiveness in meeting patient safety - drug accountability - timeliness - and customer service goalsDuties include but not limited to: Oversees and provides guidance to Pharmacy's Procurement TechniciansWorks with procurement staff to ensure adequate stock of medication/supplies and avoid out of stock situationsEffectively manages leave and work schedule of subordinates to provide adequate coverage for the sectionProvides accurate time and leave information to the timekeeper daily - to facilitate the posting of timecardsProvides information to management for counseling - corrective or disciplinary actions when warrantedEnsures that employees complete mandatory training in a timely mannerMaintains a productive work environment and assures that employees follow acceptable rules of conduct using counseling and disciplinary/adverse actionsActions are consistent and timely and reflect a thorough knowledge of applicable regulations and labor agreementsEnsures that subordinate staff abide to fiscal and procurement regulationsthe supervisor will be held accountable if staff does not adhere to policies and proceduresOversees controlled substance purchases at the VACHSEnsures compliance with all DEA - VACO and VACHS policies on this matterWorks with other pharmacy managers/supervisors and staff to identify areas of duplication of efforts and develops solutions to streamline processes - reduce waste - save costs - and improve patient careThe Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor) is responsible for completing and submitting to Human Resources Management Service the Supervisory portion of the CAI (Notice of Traumatic Injury) or the CA 2 (Notice of Occupational Disease and Claim for Compensation) within five (5) calendar daysRespects each employee 's right to voice concerns about what he or she feels is a violation of law - or regulation - or gross mismanagement - an abuse of authority - a gross waste of funds - or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safetyWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pmRequired to work rotating shifts (2nd and 3rd) including weekends - Holidays and On-callTelework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 62277F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized