Pharmacy Supervisor; Oncology

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for development, implementation, management, and reporting of the Oncology Drug Stewardship Program. They will institute improved auditing to ensure safe and effective use of drugs and manage requests for oncology medications. They will work collaboratively with the Formulary Program Manager, Pharmacoeconomics Program Manager, and Pharmacy Procurement Technicians to develop and ensure adherence to VA formulary guidelines and contain drug costs.

Applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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.

• United States Citizenship; non‑citizens may be appointed only 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.
• Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the ACPE.
• Licensure:
  Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Pharmacist must maintain current registration if required for licensure.
• Pharmacist with any license revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or in probation may be appointed only in accordance with VA Handbook 5005.
• Grade determinations: GS-13 Pharmacy Supervisor (Oncology). In addition to GS‑12 requirements, must have one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff; ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions; expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy; skill in managing people or programs.
• Preferred:
  Completion of a PGY1 and PGY2 residency – preferably with a specialization in Oncology – is highly desirable; at least three years of professional experience in oncology pharmacy; board certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) is strongly preferred.
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑13.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Oncology Drug Stewardship Program to improve outcomes for patients on oncology drugs.
• Collaborate with the Formulary Program Manager to facilitate consistent interpretation of drug formulary restrictions, practice guidelines, drug shortages, and requests for non‑formulary or off‑label use.
• Collaborate with the Pharmacoeconomics Program Manager to identify and implement cost‑saving activities for established and emerging oncology therapies.
• Collaborate with Hematology–Oncology, MTU, Nursing, and Clinical Nutrition Services to proactively create, review, and update local oncology disease treatment guidelines, clinical pathways, policies, and dosing protocols.
• Monitor utilization rates for oncology drugs and initiate procedures to optimize use.
• Maintain clinical oversight of patients receiving oncology drugs to ensure safe and effective utilization.
• Document all recommendations and interactions in the electronic health record as progress notes to maximize clinical pharmacy workload capture.
• Ensure that drug‑related problems are identified, addressed, and resolved in a consistent and coordinated process.
• Complete medication reconciliation and provide patients with an updated medication list.
• Participate in Adverse Drug Event Reporting Program and report medication errors to promote veteran patient safety.
• Provide in‑depth review of Prior Authorization Drug Requests using the consult process to document approval or disapproval of non‑formulary or restricted drugs.
• Independently initiate orders for medications, medication changes, and lab tests as permitted by scope of practice…