This position is located within the Richmond Veterans Affairs Center. The GS-10 Pharmacy Technician Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of all Pharmacy non-pharmacist technical staff, clinical pharmacy technicians, technician program managers and volunteers. The incumbent operates on a broad delegation of authority with independence of judgment and action. The GS-10 Pharmacy Technician Supervisor will supervise at least three GS-9 pharmacy technicians at the medical center.

Duties

Duties to include but not limited to the following: Utilizes and displays tenants of High Reliability Leadership to encourage collaboration amongst pharmacy technicians throughout the service line, utilizing huddles to encourage process improvement and lean management concepts to maximize resource utilization within the organization. Develop the work schedule, plan and grant leave and rotate duties of the pharmacy technician staff. Assures that personnel are scheduled in such a way as to provide consistency of coverage and to accommodate planned leave and promote employee morale, is responsible for tracking and submitting pharmacy technicians time biweekly. Effectively manages clinical pharmacy and/or program management technician staff to assure workflow is optimized within assigned service area. Provides expertise and assists in annual budget projections for Pharmacy Service. Monitors pharmacy fund control point running balance routinely to ensure adequate funds. Reconciles the financial reports, the weekly pharmacy prime vendor line item report (B09) to source documents, uploads and enters daily activity entry into the monthly obligation as assigned by fiscal. Prepare various management reports as delegated to include, but not limited to: High-cost drug inventory, ward stock, automation, competency, controlled substance reports, clinical technician workload impact, and contract compliance. Serves as a leader to collaborate with pharmacy supervisors and staff to identify areas of duplication of efforts and develops solutions to streamline processes, reduce waste, save costs, and improve patient care. For identified areas of concerns, works independently to develop potential resolution and action plan to quickly minimize inefficiency or patient safety concerns. Proactively evaluates and analyzes data for self-driven (independent) performance improvement projects, workload analysis and statistical reports. Requires technical knowledge of drug and medication brand names, generic names/chemical names, general and special storage requirements, expiration date requirements, manufacturer/distributor sources, dosage forms, applicable systems of weights and measures, and medical terminology. Working knowledge of drug use and availability of dosage forms, to assist the pharmacist in solving potential problems. VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Work Schedule: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday Telework: Ad-Hoc Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized 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 proficiency PTCB or NHA certification 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). Experience: One year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the lower grade level of GS-09. Grade Determinations: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs and meet any additional KSAs for the assignment, if indicated: Ability to analyze data for performance improvement projects, workload analysis and statistical reports. Ability to prepare for and maintain special accreditations, inspections and reviews (e.g., The Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General, American Society of Health System Pharmacists, controlled substances inspections). Ability to solve problems and implement corrective actions to maximize outcomes in their program area. Knowledge of human resources administration, including such functions as the ability to monitor and evaluate performance, interview and select applicants and initiate counseling and/or disciplinary processes. Skill in troubleshooting problems and formulating solutions within complex specialty areas of pharmacy service. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G28. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 10. Physical Requirements: The work requires repetitive motion, standing, walking, reaching, stooping, lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds, pushing heavy or bulky carts and at times may be physically demanding, sometimes for extended periods of time. Must be able to adjust to changing environments. Must demonstrate the ability to stay on task, to multi-task, and to adapt to the speed of the workflow as required to provide the best customer service possible to the veterans and staff.

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 Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Kelli Jackson
• Phone: (804) 675-5000
• Email: [email protected]