This position is located in the Pharmacy Service, at the Charles George VAMC. The primary function of the Pharmacy Supervisor, inpatient/outpatient Sections is to direct and coordinate the daily workflow and operational activities within the Pharmacy, as well as to support productivity as a working pharmacist.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties for the Supervisor Pharmacist include, but is not limited to the following: Provides first-line coordination and oversight for pharmacist and technician work activities, including staff leave and scheduling, staff work assignments, order verification processes, preparation of sterile and non-sterile products, solid and liquid unit-dose preparation, veteran and non-veteran customer services, and regulatory compliance regarding medication control and security. Communicates and coordinates with purchasing and inventory control personnel to ensure appropriate communication and adequate stock inventory based on prescription volume. Monitors and provides first-line oversight of all pharmacy work-related activities (e.g., provider order entry activities, patient counseling I medication reconciliation activities, sterile product formulation, prepackaging, controlled substance processing, etc.) and works with pharmacy program managers to adjust staffing and personnel assignments based on workload needs. Makes recommendations to pharmacy administration regarding system-related changes that might enhance departmental productivity and/or veteran patient care services. Monitors and supports pharmacy compliance with existing regulatory rules, laws and standards. Assists in the recommendation, drafting and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Is responsible for the security of the assigned area particularly as it relates to controlled substances. Incumbent helps to ensure departmental and medication security, including controlled substances as required by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Drug Enforcement Agency, and helps to monitor and ensure compliance with the departments and hospital's policies and procedures. Provides first-line personnel management and assists program manager when counseling intervention may be warranted. Recommends to program manager supervisor a full range of personnel actions such as promotions, placements, counseling, disciplinary actions, ratings, etc. Provides workflow coordination and supervisory oversight within a framework that is conducive to good performance and high morale. Promotes a zero-tolerance environment when it comes to sexual harassment and hostile work environment issues. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the cleanliness of the assigned area and advises on space needs and requirements. Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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.) 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). 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: In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Pharmacy Supervisor: 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. 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 programs. Preferred Experience: Supervisory Experience, knowledge of CSP, inpatient/outpatient automated dispensing systems, regulatory components associated with Joint Commission preparedness and continued readiness. References: VA Handbook 5005/55, Appendix G15, dated, 06/07/2012 The full performance level of this vacancy is 13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of to 13. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Charles George VA Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 US
• Name: Hilda Cobb
• Phone: (919) 408-1864
• Email: [email protected]