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Summary The Supervisory Pharmacist, OP acts as a representative for the Chief, Pharmacy. This supervisor plans, directs, and coordinates multiple program areas including Outpatient pharmacy, CBOC support, controlled substance program, fee basis support, automated dispensing and IV Clean Room. The incumbent provides first-line supervision to pharmacists, residents, technicians, students, and volunteers assigned to the outpatient pharmacy and the procurement section. Responsibilities VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Duties Includes: Provides direct supervision to the pharmacists, residents, technicians, students, and volunteers assigned to the outpatient pharmacy, unit dose pharmacy, and IV admixture pharmacy. Approves or disapproves leave requests, writes functional and position descriptions and performance standards, evaluates employees, formulates work schedules, and recommends personnel actions. Incumbent plans current and future workforce requirements identifies skills required, interviews employee candidates, recommends appointment, special advancement, within grade increases, or disciplinary actions to the Professional Standards Board or the Chief, Pharmacy as appropriate. Incumbent is responsible for recruiting and hiring highly qualified employees and supporting their successful transition into federal service. Supervises the daily operation of the outpatient pharmacy including the window and mail prescription dispensing, physicians' order processing, repackaging, and special extemporaneous compounding. Participates in staff development for outpatient pharmacists and outpatient technicians. Coordinates and assists in the training of staff (i.e., new providers, technicians, pharmacists, etc.). Coordinates training and work activities of volunteers. iv. Identifies continuing education needs based on performance, competency assessments, and pharmacy goals. Works with the Associate Chief, Operations Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy Specialists to develop and maintain clinical practice sites in the outpatient area. Provides logistical and system expertise as required including A3 System Redesign problem solving skills. Work is assigned in general terms by the Supervising Pharmacist, OP for all Outpatient staff (i.e., outpatient clinical, controlled substances, IV Clean Room, procurement, and pharmacy telephone call center). Assists in the supervision of the work activities of technicians, interns, and volunteers in all areas of the pharmacy and all staff when assigned (i.e., Pharmacist-in-Charge). Functions as a pharmacy expert for policy, therapeutic, and complex problems for the graduate and new pharmacist. Provides strict security and accountability of all controlled substances. Review and update as needed Controlled Substance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Conduct accurate perpetual inventories utilizing prescribed record keeping and audit procedures. Provides quality control for labeling, prepackaging, compounding, and dispensing activity of controlled substance by pharmacy service personnel. Plans and completes tasks based on established protocols/accepted pharmaceutical practices. Sequence and timing of work are left to the discretion of the Supervisory Pharmacist according to general policy. Informs the Pharmacy Leadership (Chief, Pharmacy; Associate Chief, Operations; Associate Chief, Clinical) of problems or unusual situation noted with recommendations for follow-up action. Develops and maintains quality assurance monitors for pharmacy service and reports conclusions, actions, and impacts to management team. Coordinates medication error, adverse drug reaction, allergy, and drug interaction screens in pharmacy. Reviews trends and takes action when appropriate. Works with the Associate Chief, Operations Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy Specialists to develop and maintain clinical practice sites in the outpatient area. Provides logistical and system expertise as required including A3 System Redesign problem solving skills. Maintains effective interdepartmental relations by committee membership, active problem resolution skills, and close cooperation with all services to accomplish the medical center's mission and goals. Work Schedule: Rotating all shifts-12am-12pm;Nights; Days; Holidays; weekends.(subject to changed based on the needs of the facility Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):Not Authorized Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 629-01100-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment medical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle. Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process. 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: 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.) (2) 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. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: GS-13 Pharmacy Supervisor In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level which includes knowledge of professional pharmacy practice; 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 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). Assignment: Candidates at this grade level are to be in one of the assignments listed below. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Grandfathering Provision: 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). Preferred Experience: None Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II, Appendix G15, dated June 7, 2012 The full performance level of this vacancy is 13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS 13. Physical Requirements: Work demands standing (8-12 hours), walking (8-12 hours), repeated bending (4 hours), twisting, and carrying/lifting moderately heavy items (45lbs. and Over ). Motor Vehicle Operating: Position will require operating one or more motor vehicles including carts/carryalls, sedans and light vans 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/. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (or the Act) prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from requesting applicant criminal history record information before extending a conditional or tentative offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S.C § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance to VA at vacofairchanceact@va.gov. Applicant written complaints should include the following: Administration name: Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) or VA Central Office (VACO) (for example, Human Resources Service Center). Office name, employee name and contact information or contractor who made contact (if known). Date of contact. Details regarding the job opportunity announcement applied to, and copies of any documents or other evidence related to the complaint. Visit Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) (va.gov) for more information. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.