Summary

The Pharmacy Supervisor (Outpatient) is responsible for managing and coordinating comprehensive pharmaceutical care activities in an outpatient pharmacy setting within the Iowa City VA Medical Center servicing outpatient prescriptions for the entire Iowa City VA Health Care System - to include associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

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 Language Proficiency: Pharmacists appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a - this part
• 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.) 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
• NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct - professional incompetence or substandard care - or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the State for professional misconduct - professional incompetence - or substandard care - are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C. § 7402(f))
• Effective November 30 - 1999 - this is a requirement for employment
• This requirement does not apply to licensed pharmacists on VA rolls as of that date - provided they maintain continuous appointment and are not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license - registration or certification
• GS-13 Pharmacy Supervisor Grade Determinations: Experience
• You must have 1 year of experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12)
• Equivalent experience includes: Handling routine medication-related activities including - but not limited to: reviewing - interpreting - and verifying medication orders for appropriateness
• processing and filling medication orders
• interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care
• reviewing the patient's medications - allergies - labs - and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems
• contacting providers as appropriate
• documenting recommendations and interventions
• providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies
• taking health and medication histories
• performing medication reconciliation
• providing drug information
• assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions - nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations
• documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs)
• assisting in medical emergencies
• and providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution
• AND Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• You must demonstrate the following 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 Experience: Minimum of three years of professional pharmacy experience
• At lease one year in a supervisory or leadership role
• All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package
• We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications
• Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification
• It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package
• References: https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• **NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position
• For more information - refer to Required Documents below.** Duties include - but are not limited to: Supervises the daily operations of outpatient pharmacy - ensuring timely and accurate processing and dispensing of outpatient prescriptions with accurate record keeping
• Coordinates staff assignments and workload - maintaining effective and efficient workflow and ensuring appropriate staff coverage during all operational hours
• Develops and publishes employee work schedules and daily duty assignments
• Organizes workload - directs outpatient pharmacy activities - plans short- and long-range objectives - solves problems - monitors workflow and performance metrics - and achieves organizational strategic goals and personal performance standards
• Participates as a member of the health care team in an interdisciplinary approach to provide world-class quality patient care
• Collaborates with other pharmacy leaders - pharmacy staff and leadership from nursing - providers and other healthcare team members and by leading and directing staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• Serves as a liaison between outpatient pharmacy and other departments - healthcare providers - and patients
• Contributes to adequate quality assurance and quality improvement activities - including development and maintenance of effective services - systems - and processes from both patient outcome and cost perspective through the use of audits - continuous monitors - patient safety reports
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal laws - federal regulations - VA policy - and accrediting body standards pertaining to outpatient pharmacy services
• Prepares for and participates in regulatory and accreditation surveys - implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Supervises utilization and maintenance of pharmacy-related equipment
• Adept with pharmacy-related software
• Assists pharmacy inventory supervisor with inventory management
• Conducts performance evaluations - sets performance standards - and provides ongoing feedback - coaching - and professional development
• Identifies training needs and implements new employee training plans and staff development initiatives to ensure high competency levels and professional growth
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized