Pharmacoeconomic and Procurement Pharmacy Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Hampton, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacoeconomic and Procurement Pharmacy Supervisor provides professional and administrative management for an assigned area of Pharmacy Service, including budget execution, staff oversight, procurement, inventory, and cost-effective medication use. The position supervises pharmacist and technician work activities, supports regulatory compliance, and coordinates with other services to help accomplish the medical facility’s mission. The role is classified at the GS-13 level and requires a current, unrestricted pharmacy license and qualifying pharmacy education and experience.

The supervisor manages programs to optimize drug therapy costs and promote appropriate use of high-cost or misuse-prone medications. This includes coordinating medication conversions and formulary substitutions, conducting medication-use evaluations, educating staff and medical personnel, and using data where possible to assess educational interventions. The role also manages pharmacy funds and purchases, oversees pharmaceutical and supply inventory, and supports research and quality-improvement initiatives.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is not a virtual position; telework is available on an ad hoc basis. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to VHA eligibility and application requirements. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated limited exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy and/or Pharm.D.; foreign pharmacy graduates must provide FPGEC certification, including the specified examinations, to meet the education requirement.
• Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; maintain current registration if required for licensure.
• At least 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-12 level and completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Meet applicable pre-employment requirements, including background/security investigation, drug screening if selected for a testing-designated position, physical examination, and seasonal influenza vaccination.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Complete application and onboarding requirements, including required documentation; a transcript is required if education is used to establish qualifications.
• Serve a 1- or 2-year trial period, during which continued employment is subject to written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Meet the physical requirements, including periods of moving, standing, pushing carts, bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, and use of hands and fingers; meet stated vision, color distinction, hearing, and mental and emotional stability requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in pharmacy procurement.
• Previous experience in pharmacoeconomics.
• Residency training.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line coordination and oversight of pharmacist and technician work, including leave and scheduling, work assignments, order verification, customer service, and medication-control and security compliance.
• Develop, implement, and manage programs to optimize drug therapy costs, including participation in disease-management programs.
• Establish programs for appropriate and cost-efficient use of selected high-cost or misuse-prone drugs, and potentially serve as the approval authority for target drugs.
• Coordinate medication conversions and formulary substitutions to comply with local, VISN, and National contracts or approved substitutions; provide information to patients, providers, and healthcare personnel about the conversion process.
• Develop and conduct medication-use evaluations and make recommendations based on cost-effectiveness and patient outcomes.
• Manage daily pharmacy fund-control functions, including processing 1358s, 2237s, and purchase-card orders to obligate appropriate pharmacy funds.
• Serve as purchase-cardholder approving official for Pharmacy Service and oversee purchases by pharmacy procurement technicians.
• Comply with Federal, VA, and local acquisition policies and regulations, and make cost-containment decisions related to pharmacy transactions.
• Manage pharmacy-service inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies, ensure proper storage, coordinate purchase and recordkeeping of REMS medications, and prepare for annual wall-to-wall inventory.
• Provide education and serve as a resource for staff, residents, and students on formulary management and approved clinical guidelines to reduce unnecessary or inappropriate drug use.
• Educate medical staff on formulary management, clinical guidelines, and cost-efficient medication use through in-services and individual encounters; use before-and-after data where possible to assess impact.
• Provide input and assistance to Pharmacy Administration on matters within the incumbent’s practice and expertise.
• Support pharmacy-service, resident, clinical pharmacy staff, and practitioner research and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Perform other pharmacy-related duties as needed to support the organization’s mission and values.
• Develop performance standards, ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting requirements, design and implement staff orientation and training, monitor staff performance, and develop policies and procedures for the assigned area.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), potentially reimbursing up to $200,000 in student loans, subject to eligibility and program approval.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
• Annual leave accrual credit may be available for qualifying prior Federal employment or military service, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree