Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees, current permanent Federal employees of other agencies, Veterans and All US Citizens. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLINICAL FUNCTIONS:

Identification of any drug induced problems that may be affecting the patient or contributing to the need for therapy.

Recommendations to the attending and resident physicians for optimal management of drug-inducted problems either verbally and/or in writing.

Provides clinical expertise and participates in adverse drug reporting and drug utilization.

Educate patients and healthcare staff on the proper use and care of their medications through oral or written communications.

DISTRIBUTIVE FUNCTIONS:

Provide patient medication counseling on proper use and care of medications through a variety of communication methods if needed.

Maintains familiarity with inpatient pharmacy operations and dispensing procedures to ensure proper understanding of workload implications.

EDUCATION:

Provides the environment and resources for the participation of pharmacy personnel in providing drug information to the hospital staff and other facilities as deemed responsible for maintaining his/her professional competency by keeping up with information on new drugs, new drug therapies, innovations in pharmacy practice, and to integrate this information into daily practice.

Actively participates in the training of trainees and coordinates activity with the trainee directors and coordinators.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

Supervises and coordinates the daily work in and between the various areas of the Central Pharmacy and the inpatient satellites.

Responsible for the professional, administrative management and supervision of all pharmacists, technicians, and other supportive personnel, in providing a safe, timely, efficient, and cost-effective medication dispensing system.

Supervises, evaluates, and documents performance and counsels employees under his/her supervision.

Assists in interviewing, evaluating, and selecting new employees according to current Federal laws and VA policies regarding EEO and veterans' preference.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:

Responsible for the overall operation and scope of pharmacy activities performed in the Central Inpatient Pharmacy, Extended Care Satellite, Unit Dose Satellite, Oncology Satellite, Psychiatric Satellites, and assures that the quality of services provided are of the highest standards.

Assists in the gathering, coordinating, and reporting of data from various functional areas at the required time and assists in conducting and reporting internal audits as required.

RESEARCH:

Assists in the coordination of the medical research program and provides oversight of the custody, dispensing, and maintenance of INDs.

Coordinates with staff to maintain records of receipt and dispensing, preparation, administration, and clinical monitoring.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Primary Shift: 07:00am - 3:30pm with potential for Various Shifts as needed: 9:00am - 5:30pm; 11:00am - 7:30pm; 12:00pm - 8:30pm; 3:00pm - 11:30pm; 11:00pm - 7:30am, Weekend and Holidays as Needed.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00526F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• 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).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

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 must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

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. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

OR,

Foreign Education: Graduate of a foreign pharmacy degree program if you are 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). (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

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. (LICENSE REQUIRED)

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

GS- 13 Grade Determination:

Specialized Experience: Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or equivalent, which is directly related to the Pharmacy Supervisor (Inpatient) position? The Pharmacy Supervisor (Inpatient) functions include, but are not limited to: proper compounding/dispensing functions; IV admixture program, automatic replenishment program, prepackaging activities, distribution of controlled substances, investigational drugs, chemotherapy; Supervises, evaluates, and documents performance and counsels employees; Assists in interviewing, evaluating, and selecting new employees; Assists in the coordination of the medical research program.

AND,

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the specialized experience described above, you must be able to demonstrate all the following KSAs:

1. Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff.

2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.

3. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy.

4. Skill in managing people or programs.

Pharmacy Supervisor: 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: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a supervisor in an Inpatient Pharmacy setting, OR, 3-5 years of Supervisor experience in an Inpatient Pharmacy setting within the VA or other Federal agencies is strongly preferred.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13.

Physical Requirements: There may be some walking, standing, sitting, bending, and carrying of light items.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Area of Consideration Referral Order: Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred in the following order:

1. Current permanent VA employees of the Facility.
2. All other VA employees.
3. Current permanent Federal employees of other agencies
4. All other applicants

**** NOTE: Veterans' Preference is not applicable to VA employees or employees of other Federal agencies. ****

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• License
• Resume
• Transcript

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Performance Appraisal
• Resume
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

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