Pharmacy Supervisor

Summary

Position is located at the Salem VA Medical Center – Salem, Virginia.

• 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 (pre‑2005) 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 the website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• 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 required for licensure.
• License restrictions: A pharmacist with any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or on probation may be appointed only in accordance with 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).
• Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who meet the criteria).
• Grade Determinations – Creditable
  
  Experience:
  
  Knowledge of Professional Pharmacy Practices (demonstrated use of knowledge, skills, and abilities). Residency or fellowship training may substitute creditable experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Such programs must be accredited by ASHP or ACCP respectively.
• Professional Practice
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience as a Graduate Pharmacist creditable if used under supervision and passed the licensure examination.
• GS‑13 Pharmacy Supervisor –
  
  Experience:
  
  In addition to GS‑13 requirements, must have 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level. Must perform higher level duties at least 25% of the time.
• GS‑13 Pharmacy Supervisor – Responsibilities: Responsible for professional and administrative management of an assigned pharmacy service area, including budgetary execution; supervisory duties over multiple pharmacists and technicians; interdepartmental relations; policy and procedure development; compliance with regulatory requirements; orientation and training programs; systems monitoring of staff performance.
• KSA Requirements: Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff; ability to communicate orally and in writing; expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards; skill in managing people or programs.
• Preferred Experience: Candidates preferably have three years of experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting as a pharmacy manager.
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – https:// Standards/.
• Grade Level: The full performance level and selected grade for this vacancy is GS‑13.

• Lifting/Carrying – 45 lbs or more
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Kneeling
• Bending/Stooping
• Twisting
• Pushing/Pulling – Both legs required
• Simple grasping – Use of fingers – Both hands required
• Fine manipulation (includes keyboarding)
• Reaching above shoulders
• Near vision correctable at 13‑16” to Jaeger 1 to 4;
  Far vision correction in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of colors
• Hearing whispered voice (with or without aid)
• Emotional/mental stability
• Walking on slippery or uneven walking surfaces
• Working with hands in water
• Working closely with others
• Protracted or irregular hours of work

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• Functions:
  Develop and maintain a practical workflow pattern for patient care within the Outpatient Pharmacy.
• The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all Outpatient personnel have adequate training in safety, quality assurance, and risk management.
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