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Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 53 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
What You'll Do
- →This Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor) is in Pharmacy services within the White River Junction VA Health Care System located at White River Junction, Vermont.
- →VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The Pharmacy Supervisor must be a licensed pharmacist responsible for the daily professional and administrative operation of pharmacy services, including monitoring the performance of assigned clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
- →The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and providing oversight for Pharmacy Service operational activities as assigned, ensuring the provision of drug therapy based on current clinical knowledge that is consistent with policies established at the national, VISN, and local levels.
- →These responsibilities include the daily supervision of staff, management of pharmacy programs, development and implementation of policies and procedures, and management and coordination of services, including highly technical specialized programs using automated dispensing equipment and the management of compounded sterile products (CSP).
- →Additional responsibilities include the oversight and management of pharmacy compliance programs at the VA White River Junction Healthcare System, ensuring adherence to VA policies and procedures as well as federal and state regulations.
- →The role involves auditing, monitoring, training, and implementing programs that protect patient safety and enhance the quality of pharmacy services.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Participates in the development and enforcement of Pharmacy and Health System policies and procedures.
- →Provides recommendations and technical counsel to the Pharmacy Service Management Team to effectively meet clinical, procedural, legal and/or administrative requirements that fall within the purview of Pharmacy to facilitate the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- →Provides necessary technical knowledge and assistance as required to support the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations.
- →The Pharmacy Supervisor will also be expected to willingly exchange ideas, assist and provide support as a "team player" with the pharmacy staff and actively seek and maintain face-to-face contact in the usual work areas with other members of Pharmacy Service.
- →Assists in data collection for MUE and participates in quality assurance programs.
- →Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and other health care providers.
- →Ensure compliance with VA regulations, federal and state laws, Joint Commission standards, DEA regulations and other relevant guidelines.
- →Reviews and interpret regulatory changes and communicate updates to pharmacy staff.
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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
Benefits
- ★Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
- ★Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
- ★Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
- ★Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Personality Fit
Job ID: c8cbfa56-c249-44e4-9b36-2a4b2bfc8886
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