Pharmacy Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Saginaw, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Supervisor is a licensed pharmacist who works independently under the Associate Chief, Pharmacy Operations, or designee. The position administers and operates the Inventory/Formulary Management section and oversees daily procurement work. The supervisor coordinates and directs pharmacy staff, which may include pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and participates in Pharmacy Service activities, including clinical programs and quality assurance.

The role manages pharmacy procurement operations and staff, supports formulary and medication-safety processes, ensures compliance with applicable policies and standards, and contributes to medical center planning and quality improvement. The supervisor also serves as a pharmacy recall coordinator, may perform contracting officer representative duties, and serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students or residents. In an emergency, the incumbent must be able to function as a GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to change based on clinic needs. Ad-hoc telework is available; this is not a virtual position. The work is primarily inside a pharmacy or designated office space and may involve temperature extremes, equipment or patient-care noise, refrigerated or frozen products, and possible exposure to positive- or negative-pressure rooms.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy and/or Pharm.D.; alternatively, a foreign pharmacy graduate must provide FPGEC certification, including the required FPGEE and TOEFL iBT results.
• Full, current, unrestricted, and unexpired pharmacist license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; maintain registration if required for licensure.
• Meet the GS-13 Clinical Pharmacist grade requirements, including one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, in addition to the applicable GS-12 requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
• Demonstrate expert understanding of pharmacy-related regulatory and quality standards.
• Demonstrate skill in managing people or programs.
• Obtain and maintain COR certification for the duties described.
• Pass required pre-employment screening, including a physical evaluation and, for testing-designated positions, urinalysis; participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete required background/security investigation and online onboarding; serve the stated one- or two-year trial period if appointed.
• Meet the described physical requirements, including color vision and the ability to perform lifting, carrying, standing, bending, walking, reaching, and other tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the activities of assigned pharmacy staff, including planning, organizing, reviewing work, resolving personnel matters, addressing employee-management concerns, and administering annual performance appraisals.
• Develop and revise Pharmacy Procurement, Automation, and Community Care policies and procedures with input from frontline staff.
• Ensure inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations comply with applicable Federal, VA, and local policies.
• Participate in medical center and departmental goal planning and quality improvement activities.
• Complete performance evaluations and recommendations for awards or disciplinary actions, and make recommendations to the Chief of Pharmacy or designee as appropriate.
• Develop performance standards, ensure staff meet standards and competencies, and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage personnel and work toward resolving labor relations issues.
• Manage day-to-day pharmacy procurement staff functions, including workload organization, directing procurement, planning objectives, solving problems, and achieving goals within budget and staffing constraints.
• Serve as the pharmacy recall coordinator by developing and implementing action plans for drug recalls.
• Place orders using a VA credit card; reconcile charges within IFCAP and US Bank; and maintain purchase card records.
• Place orders through Contracting using a contract or VA Form 2237.
• Obtain and maintain COR certification and potentially serve as the primary or backup COR for Pharmacy Service.
• Develop and maintain a system to help pharmacy staff identify actual or potential drug-related problems at the front end of an order, reducing duplication and medication errors and supporting patient satisfaction.
• Work with staff and providers to support adherence to the formulary process and cost-effective drug therapy.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and training relevant to the development and maintenance of the Pharmacy Procurement team.
• Precept pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents.
• Function as a GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist in an emergency.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to approval.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, for qualifying birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
• Potential childcare subsidy for eligible full-time employees after 60 days of employment, subject to income and other eligibility limits.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting, and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.
• Ad-hoc telework availability.

What This Job Offers

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