Pharmacist Supervisor (Inpt/SPC CP)
What you'd do
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 are ineligible.
Major duties
The Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) Supervisor, Inpatient/Specialty Clinical Pharmacy Programs functions at the highest level of clinical practice, working independently under his/her scope of practice as defined by the medical center to directly care for patients requiring care as deemed necessary and appropriate in his/her designated area of specialty at the parent facility and to other areas of the medical center as assigned. The CPP Supervisor, Pharmacy Supervisor, Inpatient/Specialty Clinical Pharmacy Programs, is responsible for the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy service, plays a defined role in budgetary execution, and serves as a consultant and mid level provider who functions to initiate, modify or discontinue medication therapy. Extensive documentation and clinical progress note writing are required of this position. The incumbent may be involved in research activities and precepting of pharmacy trainees. VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties: Serves as a provider with prescribing privileges as outlined in the individual's Scope of Practice to perform comprehensive medication management (CMM) and anticoagulation management. Responsible for policy development, quality resources, and specialty functions unique to the lnpatient/Specialty Clinical Pharmacy and Anticoagulation/Geriatric Programs to optimize cost effectiveness (budget) and patient outcomes. S/he will monitor, develop, and evaluate the activities of the Clinical Pharmacy Practitioners (CPPs) assigned to lnpatient/Specialty. Manages the activities of assigned Clinical Pharmacy Staff and has the oversight of ongoing inpatient and outpatient clinical pharmacy services. Works under the supervision of the Assistant Chief, Clinical and Education Services and, as calibrates with the Pharmacy Chief and other Associate Chiefs. Works with other pharmacy staff to assure that pharmacy clinical services are well coordinated and incorporated into the overall approach to patient care. Assures that the pharmaceutical care needs of patients are met across the continuum of care within the scope of their clinical specialty area. Supervise subordinates in his/her area of specialty and ensures that services provided meet or exceed the professional and legal standard. Manages people, maintains effective interdepartmental relations, and cooperates with other services to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals. Ensures implementation of performance standards, assures that clinical practice is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements. Develops policies and procedures relative to the assigned area of practice. Designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff and develops and maintains systems to monitor the performance of staff activities. Interviews prospective candidates for appointments, recommends appointments, advancements, or promotions or disciplinary actions. Uses methods of tracking and trending clinical effectiveness and monitoring those methods within area of supervised clinical practice including but not limited to the PharmD tool. Responsible for tracking and trending workload within clinical area of supervised clinical practice through proper clinic set up and proper use of encounter coding. S/he will monitor timely encounter completion, signing/cosigning of progress notes and consults open for the outpatient clinical pharmacy programs. Work Schedule: Based on the needs of the service Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 70847-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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: (1) 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. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) (2) 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 Tect (TOEFL iBT). Licensure: 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. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) and 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. Preferred Experience: Preferred qualifications are completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Residency and BCPS certification. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the following duties: lifting (up to 50 lbs); carrying (up to 50 pounds). Applicants must have use of all fingers. Walking or standing for up to 8-hours. Kneeling intermittently multiple times for up to 8-hours. Use of both legs is required. Must possess visual acuity to read typed print. Keen hearing (aids permitted). Mental stability must be required to handle rigors of the position. The loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated by satisfactory use of prosthesis.
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