Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor
Location: White River Junction, Vermont
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is employing Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor right now, this vacancy will be situated in Vermont. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 771467 (Include # on all documents)
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shal! l have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE .
! KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass! pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Random Drug Testing required
Background Investigation required
DUTIES:
The inpatient pharmacist supervisor must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the duties of the position, including the necessary skills to provide care appropriate to the population of the patients served. Such knowledge and skills are identified in the Competency Assessment Checklist of the position and include knowledge and skills in:
Communication and interpersonal relations, including the ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers.
Maintenance of confidentiality of patient/employee information, electronic and print.
The medical center performance improvement program.
How to work and function in the medical center in a safe manner, including infection control and the correct operati! on of equipment.
Population-specific care, as identified in the Population-Specific Competencies, including effectively communicating with patients who are 66 years and older and who may have hearing, physical or cognitive impairments.
Serves as first line supervisor to subordinate pharmacists and technician staff.
Participates in staff pharmacist duties required to maintain the provision of acceptable pharmacy services.
Plans, directs and coordinates comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services, and assists with outpatient pharmacy services, as assigned by the Chief, Pharmacy Service, for the VAMC WRJ VT.
Interviews employee candidates.
Participates in employee development and performance appraisal.
a) Recommends appointments advancements, promotions
b) Recommends disciplinary actions to the Pharmacy Professional Standards Board.
Coordinates pharmacy activities to provide a full range of pharmace! utical services essential to both inpatient and/or outpatient pharmacy ! operations and programs. Ensures these services are delivered at a level of quality consistent with current and accepted health care standards.
Ensures Pharmacy programs satisfy the administrative requirements of the organization.
Other duties as assigned.
**1st time Supervisory Probation period will be required.
Weekend rotation will be required.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Education: Applicant must be a graduate of a degree program in pharmacy from an approved college or university. The degree program must have been approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), or prior to the establishment of ACPE, have been a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED. Licensure: The applicant must possess a full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of ! the Unites States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
GS-12 Pharmacist
(a) Experience. Completion of the equivalent of 1 year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level which is directly related to the position to be filled or completion of a 1 year post-Pharm.D. ASHP accredited Residency.
(b) Assignments. Candidates at this grade level are to be in one of the following assignments:
1. Clinical Pharmacist. A Clinical Pharmacist spends significant time in Clinical Practice Examples of practice sites include but are not limited to: medicine, surgery, psychiatry, neurology, spinal cord injury, primary care, ambulatory care including open pharmacy, rehabilitation medicine, geriatrics, medical research and others recognized by the professional standards board. 2. Pharmacy Specialist. Pharmacists in these assignments have responsibility for managing a specialized area of practice within a facility or area of a f! acility. They include but are not limited to IV admixtures, Information! Technology (ADPACs, Informatics Specialists), Drug Information, etc. which require specialized skills but may be supervised by other pharmacists and have close relationships with other departments or services.
3. Pharmacy Supervisor, Inpatient/Outpatient. The supervisor (Inpatient/Outpatient) is responsible for the professional and administrative management of an inpatient/outpatient area in a small minimally complex pharmacy service that offers basic pharmacy services at a Complexity Level 3 (low complexity) VHA facilities with one division, or an inpatient/outpatient area at a site geographically removed from the supervisor. Pharmacy programs at these facilities are primarily involved in distributive functions and general clinical pharmacy activities. Such individuals typically have responsibility for supervising three or more professional GS-11 pharmacists. In addition to the experience requirements in paragraph (a), pharmacists assigned to these positions must! demonstrate an ability to manage people and/or programs and the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics necessary to satisfactorily complete the following duties.
a. Assigning duties; development of performance standards and performance evaluations; recommendations for appointment, awards, advancement, and, when appropriate, disciplinary actions; identification of continuing education and training needs; etc.;
b. Serving as a consultant within Pharmacy Service and with other facility health care staff in evaluating health care delivery to patients; and
c. Assessing, planning and evaluating the pharmacy program to ensure proper coordination between the delivery of pharmacy services and the overall delivery of health care.
(c) Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to the experience requirements and KSAs at the GS-11 level, pharmacists at this grade level must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of a ! specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pha! rmacy such as quality assurance/utilization review, informatics systems, drug information, etc. This level of knowledge is usually characterized by at least 1 year of experience in a specialized clinical area or advanced training/certification;
2. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacoeconomics and pharmacotherapeutics. This level of knowledge is usually characterized by at least 1 year of experience in a specialized clinical area or advanced training/certification;
3. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters;
4. Knowledge of the design, conduct, and interpretation of controlled clinical drug trials or other research related to health care;
5. Ability to communicate orally to persuade and influence clinical decisions;
6. Ability to communicate in writing to persuade ! and influence clinical decisions;
7. Comprehensive knowledge of DEA, FDA, VA, the State (Territory of District of Columbia, if appropriate), TJC and other standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs to both inpatients and outpatients (including research and investigational drugs); and
8. Ability to manage people and/or programs.
GS-13
Experience: In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
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 stand! ards, assures that the program area is compliant with all regulatory an! d 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. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs:
a. Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff.
b. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
c. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy.
d. Skill in managing people or programs.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : VA Handbook 5005 available in the local Human Resources Office or online.
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
Education: The applicant must be a graduate of a degree program! in pharmacy from an approved college or university. The degree program must have been approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), or prior to the establishment of ACPE, have been a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx ! .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, rés! umé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Except! ed Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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