Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor

Job Title

Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervises and coordinates daily operations of the Outpatient Pharmacy, ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant distributive services.
• Plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews work for pharmacists and technicians, adjusting staffing based on workload demands.
• Oversees controlled substance management and ensures full compliance with VA, DEA, and regulatory security requirements.
• Maintains and optimizes pharmacy automation and equipment to support accurate and efficient medication distribution.
• Ensures accurate interpretation, verification, preparation, compounding, and dispensing of medications in accordance with standards.
• Monitors workflow processes and maintains effective systems for accurate dispensing, documentation, and record keeping.
• Develops, updates, and enforces pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Leads performance improvement, quality assurance, and system redesign initiatives, including audits and accuracy reviews.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including USP 797, Joint Commission, and VA policies.
• Coordinates procurement and inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and manage drug recalls.
• Provides direct pharmaceutical care, including order verification, patient counseling, and medication-related interventions.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the electronic health record consistent with medical and regulatory requirements.
• Recruits, trains, evaluates, and mentors staff; conducts performance reviews; and recommends personnel actions such as promotions or disciplinary measures.
• Communicates effectively with pharmacy leadership and clinical partners regarding operational, clinical, or administrative issues.
• Performs administrative decision-making in the absence of higher-level pharmacy leadership and fulfills other duties as assigned, including irregular shifts or emergency call-backs.

Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework:
Not Available.

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 80784-F

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized.

EDRP Authorized:
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized.