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Pharmacy Supervisor - Outpatient
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 44 days ago
On-site Walla Walla, WA $129K – $168K Apply by Jun 8, 2026 Pharmacist INTJINTPISFJISTJ OperationsHealthcare
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This Outpatient Pharmacist Supervisor position is located within Pharmacy Service at the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, Walla Walla, WA and works independently under the Associate Chief of Pharmacy (ACOP) for Operations and will keep the ACOP of Operations and Pharmacy Chief apprised of trends and/or problems associated with Outpatient Pharmacy Service operations.
What You'll Do
- →Supervises and coordinates daily operations of the Outpatient Pharmacy, ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant distributive services.
- →Plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews work for pharmacists and technicians, adjusting staffing based on workload demands.
- →Oversees controlled substance management and ensures full compliance with VA, DEA, and regulatory security requirements.
- →Maintains and optimizes pharmacy automation and equipment to support accurate and efficient medication distribution.
- →Ensures accurate interpretation, verification, preparation, compounding, and dispensing of medications in accordance with standards.
- →Monitors workflow processes and maintains effective systems for accurate dispensing, documentation, and record keeping.
- →Develops, updates, and enforces pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
- →Leads performance improvement, quality assurance, and system redesign initiatives, including audits and accuracy reviews.
- →Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including USP 797, Joint Commission, and VA policies.
- →Coordinates procurement and inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and manage drug recalls.
- →Provides direct pharmaceutical care, including order verification, patient counseling, and medication-related interventions.
- →Maintains accurate documentation in the electronic health record consistent with medical and regulatory requirements.
- →Recruits, trains, evaluates, and mentors staff; conducts performance reviews; and recommends personnel actions such as promotions or disciplinary measures.
- →Communicates effectively with pharmacy leadership and clinical partners regarding operational, clinical, or administrative issues.
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.
Personality Fit
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