This position is located at the Hampton VA Medical Center, in Hampton, Virginia. It serves as a Supervisory Pharmacist, providing daily professional and administrative management of inpatient pharmacy operations. The incumbent will be responsible for the personnel management of pharmacists and technicians working in the inpatient pharmacy.

Duties

Major Duties: Responsible for the provision and coordination of clinical operations services of the inpatient pharmacy. Assess, plan and evaluate the pharmacy programs assigned to ensure proper coordination between the delivery of pharmacy services and the overall delivery of health care. This will include making decisions which serve to enhance the distinctive and contributory role of pharmacists within the local institution and the total healthcare system. Accepts substantial and continual responsibility and accountability for planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling this complex inpatient pharmacy program. Oversee implementation, maintenance and compliance with standards of professional practice. Responsible for managing day to day functions within the inpatient pharmacy. Directs and inspects work of subordinates for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. Monitors quality and performance metrics for Clinical Pharmacists; is able to follow up and take appropriate action for metrics not being met. Develops, revises, and monitors effectiveness of policies and procedures for front line staff. Defines and establishes effective process monitors and quality controls for the proper surveillance of the accuracy and integrity of medication management systems under supervision. Ensures pharmacy functioning is compliant with Federal, VHA, DEA, FDA, and local facility policies and procedures. Participates in medical center and departmental goal planning and quality improvement activities. Participate in quality assurance, internal audits, and performance improvement processes and programs as assigned and in a timely manner. Assist in data collection for drug utilization reviews as assigned in a timely manner. Prepares schedule and tour of duty assignments for Clinical Pharmacists and inpatient pharmacy technicians. Accurately dispenses all medications and medical supplies in a timely basis. Has a good working knowledge of information resources, both written and electronic. Communicate both orally and in writing in a manner that supports the needs of the customer and supports harmonious relationships within the team. Act as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and other health care providers. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education and experience: (a) 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.) (b) Foreign degrees: Graduates 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). Grandfathering Provision: All licensed pharmacists employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) Employees grandfathered into the GS-660 occupational series may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration, that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (3) If a licensed pharmacist who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. Licensure: Applicants must be 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.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 employment. This 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 certification. Grade Determinations: Pharmacy Supervisor, GS-13 Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Assignments: Responsible for the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy service, to include budgetary execution. Such individuals have responsibilities for supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians. Manages people, maintains effective interdepartmental relations, and cooperates with other services to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals. Develops 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 activities. Develops policies and procedures relative to their assigned area. Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of 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 programs. Preferred Experience: In addition to basic Qualification Standard: Inpatient Pharmacist Experience is required; leadership experience is preferred. References: Handbook 5005/55, Part II, Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Work is sedentary but also demands standing, walking, bending, twisting, and carrying light items.

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 Hampton VA Medical Center 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton, VA 23667 US
• Name: Diossa Fleming
• Phone: 980-401-2560
• Email: [email protected]