The Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor acts as representative for the Associate Chief and Chief of Pharmacy for the University Drive and Heinz Clinical Pharmacy department and shares the range of responsibilities including strict adherence to all established policies and procedures. The incumbent provides first line supervision to pharmacy providers, pharmacy technicians, and students assigned to the inpatient pharmacy. The pharmacy supervisor represents the pharmacy service in the medical center.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws This supervisor directs and coordinates clinical pharmacy services. The incumbent provides first line supervision to clinical pharmacy practitioners, clinical pharmacy technicians, students and residents assigned to the clinical pharmacy department. The clinical pharmacy supervisor represents the pharmacy service in the medical center.

Requirements

Qualifications

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: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. 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 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). 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 GS 13 Pharmacy Supervisor: (a) Experience. In addition to the GS-12 requirements (Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program or 1 year of experience at the GS-11 level), the applicant must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12 level). Such as but not limited to: reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness; processing and filling medication orders; interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care; reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems; contacting providers as appropriate; documenting recommendations and interventions; providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies; taking health and medication histories; performing medication reconciliation; providing drug information; assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations; documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs); assisting in medical emergencies; providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution. (b) Pharmacy Supervisor- must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1. Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff. 2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions. 3. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy. 4. Skill in managing people or programs. Preferred Experience: Minimum of at least 3 inpatient pharmacy experience. Supervisory experience is preferred, but candidate does not have to currently be in a supervisory role. References: VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II, Appendix G15 Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 pounds. Light carrying, under 15 pounds. Reaching above shoulder. Use of both fingers. Walking .75 hours. Standing 4 hours. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hearing (aid permitted). Mental and emotional stability. Must be able to work closely with others.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Pittsburgh VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 US
• Name: Judy Coulbourne
• Phone: (302) 647-1148
• Email: [email protected]