Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Responsibilities The Outpatient Pharmacy (OP) Supervisor is a licensed clinical pharmacist whose primary function is to plan, direct and coordinate the daily workflow and operational activities of the Outpatient pharmacy. Operational Works with other pharmacy program managers and supervisors to adjust staffing and personnel assignments based on daily workload and demand. Communicates and coordinates with purchasing and inventory control personnel to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained. Ensures employees exercise sound inventory control methods. Responsible for the security of the assigned area particularly as it relates to controlled substances. The OP Supervisor is expected to staff, performing all the duties and activities of those expected of a clinical pharmacists, during planned and or unplanned staffing shortages to ensure patient care is not compromised. OP Supervisor may be required to periodically work irregular shifts as required and may be called back for emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned and deemed is essential to the efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department. Clinical Verifying physician orders are complete and appropriate for dose, route, and frequency. Screening orders for incompatibilities, patient allergies and drug interactions. Providing patient specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicating relevant findings and/or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of patients both orally and in writing. Monitoring will include prospective review and intervention in: Therapeutic appropriateness of a patient's drug regimen Therapeutic duplication in the patient's drug regimen Appropriateness of the route and method of administration Degree of patient compliance with the prescribed drug regimen Drug-drug, drug-food, drug-laboratory, or drug disease interactions Clinical and pharmacokinetic laboratory data to evaluate the efficacy of drug therapy and to anticipate side effects, toxicity, or adverse effects Physical signs and clinical symptoms relevant to the patient's drug therapy. Providing basic consultant information concerning drug therapy to physicians, nurses and health care professionals. Education Responsible for new employees, residents, students, and volunteers orientation to the Outpatient Pharmacy section. Identifies continuing education needs of staff working in the Outpatient pharmacy area through continuous performance and competency assessment. Assists with and participates in pharmacists and technical staff development activities Ensures employees complete all mandatory training. Administration and Supervisory Provides first-line coordination and oversight of all Outpatient pharmacy dispensing activities (i.e. local window, local mail and via Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). Activities include, but are not limited to ensuring all prescriptions are processed accurately and in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), VHA, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 8, and Bay Pines Health Care System regulations, policies, and Joint Commission standards. Established section goals and objectives consistent with department goals, and develops the operational plans and policies to achieve them. Serves as coverage for Pharmacy Program Manager at the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, Florida, must have a valid Florida Pharmacist License. Performs annual competency assessments and performance ratings for those under his or her immediate supervision. Work Schedule: May be required to work variable tours of duty including evenings, weekends and holidays when the facility is open. All tours are subject to change depending on the needs of the service. Telework: Available, ad-hoc Functional Statement #: 20239F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Adam Blas-Rodriguez at adam.blas-rodriguez@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 physical 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. 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: To qualify for appointment to this position, all applicants must possess the following: 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. OR 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-Doucmentation Submitted. 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. Grandfathering Provision. All licensed pharmacists employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Pharmacy Supervisor, GS-13. Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs: 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. Assignments. Responsible for the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy service, to include budgetary execution. Such individuals have responsibilities for supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians. Manages people, maintains effective interdepartmental relations, and cooperates with other services to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals. Develops performance standards, assures that the program area is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements, designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff, and develops and maintains systems to monitor the performance of staff activities. Develops policies and procedures relative to their assigned area. Preferred Experience: Experience overseeing operations of a large outpatient pharmacy including evaluating workload and adjusting resources to meet demands. Experience, supervising and evaluating a minimum of 10 staff members in a 24/7 complex medical facility or extensive experience supervising pharmacy staff in a large, complex retail setting. Experience counseling and/or disciplining subordinates. Experience building staff schedules. Completion of accredited ASHP PGY 2 Health System Administration and Leadership Residency. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please VA Handbook 5005/55 Part II, Appendix G15 by visiting https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work includes: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; light lifting, under 15 pounds; moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; pushing up to 4 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, good dexterity (both hands required); walking, up to 4 hours; standing, 6 hours prolonged; kneeling; repeated bending; climbing, use of legs and arms; operation of vehicle; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13"to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20; specific visual requirement, ability to read fine print on labels; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing 9aid permitted); clear speech; and emotional stability. 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 Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.