The Pharmacy Supervisor (Inpatient), located in Pharmacy Service is fully responsible for the daily professional and administrative operation of inpatient pharmacy in the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. The Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor establishes controls and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel, equipment, ongoing pharmacy programs and collaborative processes and workgroups that pertain to inpatient pharmacy.

Duties

CLINICAL: The Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor provides the framework, philosophy, and environment for effective inpatient pharmacy staff participation in clinical activities to include: Identification of any drug induced problems that may be affecting the patient or contributing to the need for therapy. Recommendations to the attending and resident physicians for optimal management of drug-inducted problems either verbally and/or in writing. DISTRIBUTIVE: Maintains familiarity with inpatient pharmacy operations and dispensing procedures to ensure proper understanding of workload implications. May assist with prescription processing based on needs of the service. Provide patient medication counseling on proper use and care of medications through a variety of communication methods if needed EDUCATION: Provides the environment, resources, and motivation for the participation of pharmacy personnel in providing drug information to the hospital staff and other facilities as deemed responsible for maintaining his/her professional competency by keeping up with information on new drugs, new drug therapies, innovations in pharmacy practice, and to integrate this information into daily practice. Actively participates in the training of trainees and coordinates activity with the trainee directors and coordinators. ADMINISTRATIVE: Responsible for the implementation, revision, and interpretation of all Pharmacy Service policies and procedures in compliance with JCAHO standards as they relate to the Inpatient Section of Pharmacy Service. Evaluates and documents performance and counsels employees under his/her supervision. Responsible for identifying factors pertinent to cost, distribution, and utilization of all therapeutic agents. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Responsible for the overall operation and scope of pharmacy activities performed in the Central Inpatient Pharmacy, Extended Care Satellite, Unit Dose Satellite, Oncology Satellite, Psychiatric Satellites, and assures that the quality of services provided are of the highest standards. Assists in the gathering, coordinating, and reporting of data from various functional areas at the required time and assists in conducting and reporting internal audits as required. Assists in data collection for drug utilization evaluations and participates in quality assurance. RESEARCH: Coordinates the medical research program. He/she is responsible for the coordinating, dispensing, and maintenance of IND. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Available - AD-HOC ONLY Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Education: 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. OR, Graduate of a foreign pharmacy degree program if you are 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. 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: Specialized Experience, GS-13: Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or equivalent, which is directly related to the Pharmacy Supervisor (Inpatient) position? The Pharmacy Supervisor (Inpatient) functions include, but are not limited to: The Pharmacy Supervisor (Inpatient) functions include, but are not limited to: Evaluate the various therapeutic alternatives; develop a therapeutic plan utilizing the most efficacious, least toxic, and most economic pharmacologic treatment modalities available; participates in the training of trainees and coordinates activity with the trainee directors and coordinators; participates in planning, forecasting, and in administering budgetary and fiscal requirements. AND, Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the specialized experience described above, you must be able to demonstrate all 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. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: There may be some walking, standing, sitting, bending, and carrying of 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 US
• Name: Yasmin Scott
• Phone: 910-488-2120 X1499
• Email: [email protected]