The Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Supervisor is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients in ambulatory care settings as assigned within the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS). The ambulatory care pharmacy supervisor functions at the highest level of clinical pharmacy practice to provide pharmaceutical care to patients and optimizes patient care outcomes, working independently under their scope of practice as defined by the medical center to directly care for patients.
BASIC 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 provides 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:
In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must possess the following grade requirements:
- GS-13 Pharmacy Supervisor: Applicants must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
- 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. Develops performance standards, assures compliance with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements, designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff, and develops and maintains systems to monitor staff performance.
Physical Requirements:
Employees are typically expected to work forty hours per week. This may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays as assigned. Principle duties require repetitive use of hands and fingers. Normal ranges of hearing and vision are required to perform work and communicate effectively.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Telework:
May be authorized based on needs of service. This is not a virtual position.
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