Pharmacy Supervisor (Ambulatory Care) duties include but are not limited to:
- Represents facility efforts to improve medical care and must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Maintains, monitors and corrects problems of workflow within assignment areas.
- Performs patient care activities to include planning and implementation of drug therapy pertinent to the specialized pharmacy service line, monitoring and follow-up of therapy.
- Develops policies and procedures leading to the safe and cost-effective use of medications in the specialized pharmacy program.
- Coordinates and manages utilization of resources and operates the Pharmacy Programs within allocated budgets.
- Manages an effective quality assurance and quality control program affecting patient care and reports results.
- Documents recommendations, concerns and potential medication related issues.
- Serves as a member of committees and task forces as assigned. Consults and advises management.
- Provides drug information, observations on patient response to therapy, and appropriate recommendations.
- Establishes and promotes an atmosphere of unity; a high level of productivity; patient and staff satisfaction; strong communication channels between the service lines.
- Supports effective drug usage criteria approved by the national VHA/PBM (pharmacy benefits manager), VISN PBM, and/or local Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T) which help ensure quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Ensures appropriate utilization of the VHA formulary by health care providers. Completes (approves/disapproves) Non-Formulary/Restricted Drug Consults in pharmacy area of responsibility and other Pharmacy areas when assigned.
- Develop and maintain a system that aids pharmacists in identifying actual or potential drug-related problems at the initiation of the medication order to eliminate duplication of efforts, participates in the Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting program.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their specific needs and to provide care needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Provides medication management of chronic diseases as described in their Scope of Practice including medication initiation, dose titration or adjustment, discontinuation, assessment and therapeutic monitoring, patient education and medication adherence enhancement.
- Responsible for carrying out assignments resolving conflicts that arise.
- Orders, performs reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy; follows-up with patients.
- Provides medication management, as requested by provider consult that is consistent with their Scope of Practice, including, but not limited to, the management of anticoagulants, antibiotic stewardship, vaccinations, and discharge medication coordination. This includes dose initiation, dose/rate adjustments, and discontinuation as applicable. Orders, performs, reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy. Follow-up with providers or other interdisciplinary staff to discuss the plan of therapy, if necessary.
- Assists in meeting clinical performance goals with respect to medication management. Screens and assesses the patient's medication regimen for clinical effectiveness and therapeutic outcomes as required, allergies, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, drug interactions, duplication of therapy, compliance, weight, height, renal hepatic function and other appropriate laboratory results.
- Provides prescription extension as appropriate and counseling relative to the patient's continuing medication needs.
- Reviews patient's being discharged to ascertain any medication issues requiring follow-up and coordinate with the provider, nurse/physician liaison and/or social worker as appropriate to arrange the appropriate follow-up.
- Provides direct patient care and medication management in accordance with established policy and procedures. Provides order verification when necessary.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Telework: May be authorized based on needs of service.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
RequirementsConditions 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).
QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENTS:- Citizenship: Citizen of the United States
- Education: Applicants must possess one of the following:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Grade Determinations:GS-13 Pharmacy Supervisor: Applicants must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. In addition, applicants must meet the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (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.
Assignment: 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.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15 - Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standards.
Physical Requirements: Employees are typically expected to work forty hours per week.
Education:IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Additional information:How You Will Be Evaluated:You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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