Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor

About the role

The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center is hiring for one Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor. The incumbent acts as a representative of the Pharmacy Service and is responsible for the professional and administrative management of the Outpatient Pharmacy area of the Pharmacy Service, including budgetary execution.

The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to the multiple pharmacists, technicians, students, residents, and volunteers within the Outpatient area.

What you will do

• The incumbent maintains effective interdepartmental relations and cooperates with other services to accomplish the facilities missions and goals in a timely and proactive fashion.
• The incumbent develops performance standards and measurements for staff and the department area and assures that the program area is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements.
• The incumbent is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining orientation, training programs, and systems to monitor the performance of staff activities.
• The incumbent is responsible for developing policies and procedures related to the service area and the Pharmacy department as required.
• Major Duties and Responsibilities: Supervisory Functions as a Supervisor to the Outpatient Pharmacy area to provide first-line coordination and oversight to related activities.
• Is responsible for scheduling, planning, directing, controlling, and coordinating comprehensive Outpatient distributive pharmacy services Establishes and maintains a climate that fosters excellence Responsible for the security of the assigned area particularly as it relates to controlled substances.
• Helps to ensure departmental and medication security, including controlled substances as required by VA and DEA Oversees the day-to-day maintenance and operation of pharmacy equipment and automation.
• Utilizes available reporting functions to optimize the efficiency of the equipment Administrative Familiar with the operation and applicability of all pharmacy information systems (VistA, CPRS, Omnicell, ScriptPro, Pandora, etc) to design and generate necessary reports to monitor pharmacy service performance Responsible for the development, revision, and implementation of policy and procedures for this area Maintains good workflow patterns to keep drug distribution in accordance with the all necessary requirements, while ensuring accurate dispensing and record keeping Ensures compliance with USP 795 standards, including competency training of pharmacy staff (as applicable for cross-coverage needs) Pharmacy Practice Maintains competencies and skills necessary to work/staff in Outpatient or Inpatient Pharmacy if/when the needs of the organization require coverage to deliver seamless patient care Staffing may include off-tour coverage when deemed essential to the efficient operation of the assigned area The incumbent is responsible for the following clinical pharmacist functions: Verifying provider orders are complete and appropriate for dose, route and frequency; Screening orders for incomparability's, patient allergies, and drug interactions; Providing patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicating relevant findings and/or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of patients both in orally and in writing.
• Educational Assists with coordinating the orientation and training of Pharmacy employees, residents, students, and volunteers working in or assigned to the Outpatient Pharmacy area Responsible for assuring that the educational goals of the department, facility, network, and national edicts have been met Responsible for communicating new programs, updates and/or changes to staff Completes all competencies for staff and assures that staff competencies are completed in a timely manner Other related duties as assigned by the Chief of the Pharmacy Service Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 430pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

• 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 (***).
• 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.
• 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.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 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.
• Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: ***

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: ***

How you will be evaluated

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.

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Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript You MUST Submit Appropriate SF-50s as Outlined Below SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
• If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement.
• In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.
• Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.
• The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Other (1) Performance Appraisal Professional Certification SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.

After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities.

HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities.

HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Additional information

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.

For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.