Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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
• 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
• Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is 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)
• Licensure-Submit Documentation: Candidates at the GS-13 grade level must hold a 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
• NOTE: The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full - current - and unrestricted licensure
• NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct - professional incompetence or substandard care - or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the State for professional misconduct - professional incompetence - or substandard care - are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C. § 7402(f))
• Effective November 30 - 1999 - this is a requirement for employment
• This requirement does not apply to licensed pharmacists on VA rolls as of that date - provided they maintain continuous appointment and are not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license - registration or certification
• Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to work in the advertised location
• Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written Spanish to work in the advertised location
• Grade Determinations: GS-13 Experience
• In addition to the GS-12 requirements - must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
• Assignments
• Candidates at this grade level are to be in one of the assignments listed below
• For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher level duties must consist of significant scope - administrative independence - complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
• 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
• Pharmacy Supervisor assigned to this position must demonstrate the following 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
• Reference: VA Handbook 5005/55 - Part II - Staffing - Appendix G-15 - Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard - June 7 - 20 I 2
• For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is 13
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work includes: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds
• light lifting - under 15 pounds
• moderate carrying - 15-44 pounds
• pushing up to 4 hours
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers - good dexterity (both hands required)
• walking - up to 4 hours
• standing - 6 hours prolonged
• kneeling
• repeated bending
• climbing - use of legs and arms
• operation of vehicle
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20
• specific visual requirement - ability to read fine print on labels
• depth perception
• ability to distinguish basic colors
• ability to distinguish shades of colors
• hearing (aid permitted)
• clear speech
• and emotional stability.

Duties

• The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Associate Chief - Pharmacy Service - or designee
• The incumbent independently carries out the work - resolves conflicts and carries out all local - VISN and National procurement policies
• Completed work is reviewed in terms of its effectiveness in meeting patient safety - drug accountability - timeliness - and customer service goals
• Duties include but not limited to: Oversees and provides guidance to Pharmacy's Procurement Technicians
• Works with procurement staff to ensure adequate stock of medication/supplies and avoid out of stock situations
• Effectively manages leave and work schedule of subordinates to provide adequate coverage for the section
• Provides accurate time and leave information to the timekeeper daily - to facilitate the posting of timecards
• Provides information to management for counseling - corrective or disciplinary actions when warranted
• Ensures that employees complete mandatory training in a timely manner
• Maintains a productive work environment and assures that employees follow acceptable rules of conduct using counseling and disciplinary/adverse actions
• Actions are consistent and timely and reflect a thorough knowledge of applicable regulations and labor agreements
• Ensures that subordinate staff abide to fiscal and procurement regulations
• the supervisor will be held accountable if staff does not adhere to policies and procedures
• Oversees controlled substance purchases at the VACHS
• Ensures compliance with all DEA - VACO and VACHS policies on this matter
• Works with other pharmacy managers/supervisors and staff to identify areas of duplication of efforts and develops solutions to streamline processes - reduce waste - save costs - and improve patient care
• Incumbent is responsible for completing and submitting to Human Resources Management Service the Supervisory portion of the CAI (Notice of Traumatic Injury) or the CA 2 (Notice of Occupational Disease and Claim for Compensation) within five (5) calendar days
• Respects each employee 's right to voice concerns about what he or she feels is a violation of law - or regulation - or gross mismanagement - an abuse of authority - a gross waste of funds - or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• Required to work rotating shifts (2nd and 3rd) including weekends - Holidays and On-call
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 62277F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized