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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. Responsibilities The Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor) works under the general supervision of the Associate Chief, Pharmacy Service, or designee. The Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor) 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: Responsible for coordinating, monitoring, developing and elating the activities of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist staff the ambulatory scenarios such as (but not limited) Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT), Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) and Anticoagulation. Responsible for all activities and functions generated by the employees under his/her supervision on a day to day basis. These activities require a great degree of skill in patient monitoring, drug therapy review and assessing patient outcomes. Keeps the Associate Chief and Chief Pharmacy apprised of trends/situations affecting any aspects of the pharmacy activities. Clinical Pharmacy Specialists Supervisor must know and understand all areas of pharmacy, as he/she will serve as an expert coordinating and distributing pharmacy activities during "on call" situations, weekends, holidays and in emergency situations. Primary responsibility is coordination and provision of clinical pharmacy services to patients and staff in primary care through PACT CPS's, Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) CPS's and Anticoagulation CPS's within the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS). Performs advanced clinical services in a major specialty area requiring in-depth knowledge and advanced monitoring skills and assessing patient outcome. Responsible for conducting direct patient-care activities that are performed with the efficiency and depth of an experienced clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) in ambulatory care. This includes designing, recommending, monitoring, and evaluating patient-specific pharmacotherapy for ambulatory care patients. Coordinates and/or performs medication reconciliation for ambulatory care patients with scheduled face-to-face or tele health appointments. Performs advanced clinical services in a major specialty area requiring in-depth knowledge and advanced monitoring skills and assessing patient outcome. Responsible for conducting direct patient-care activities that are performed with the efficiency and depth of an experienced clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) in ambulatory care. This includes designing, recommending, monitoring, and evaluating patient-specific pharmacotherapy for ambulatory care patients. Coordinates and/or performs medication reconciliation for ambulatory care patients with scheduled face-to-face or tele health appointments. Follows national pharmaco-therapeutic guidelines and is familiar and up to date with current clinical practice guidelines. Assures drug use is consistent with national, VISN, and local policy (e.g. formulary vs. non formulary, criteria-for-use). Serves as an advisor for matters pertaining to direct patient-care activities, pharmacotherapy and the enhancement of progressive pharmacy services. Assists the Associate Chief, Pharmacy Services in recommending and prioritizing performance improvement projects and provides accurate and timely data concerning Section activities. Coordinates, monitors, develop, and evaluate the activities of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. This includes establishing programmatic goals of the clinical section and assigning responsibility to the clinical staff for achievement of those goals. Actively participates of the recruitment of new employees by interviewing prospective advancements, or promotions as warranted. Supervises and evaluates the PACT CPS, and HBPC and anticoagulation clinical pharmacists. Prepares and updates the functional statements of the PACT CPS, and HBPC and anticoagulation clinical pharmacists. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. 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 #: 60528F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). 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 is 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. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. 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.