Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor)

The Pharmacist Supervisor works in a highly automated mail outpatient pharmacy that handles medication assessment and verification of prescription orders transmitted electronically from host sites and prepared for shipment in accordance with local and national CMOP policies and regulation. The provide technical expertise and oversight necessary to develop and coordinate the safe, accurate, timely, and reliable medication distribution through designated critical production equipment.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties may include but are not limited to: Develops reports and establishes performance metrics for automation/critical equipment, performs focused evaluation of pertinent data, identifies, trends, and ensures completion of corrective actions when indicated. Manages performance of the automation/critical equipment dispensing, verification and packaging equipment. Provides leadership, accesses competency, an provides training as indicated for individuals working with the automation/critical equipment. Develops policies, procedures, training guidelines and competency assessment tools for the proper use and maintenance of equipment. Provides quality assurance for replenishment activities of pharmacy technicians for automated dispensing equipment. Participates in coordination of inventory reduction/procurement in an effort to meet CMOP initiatives. Provides guidance to CMOP staff in all aspects of prescription filling processes. Systematically collects and evaluates quality assurance and/or performance data to ensure optimal system functionality. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Interview candidates for positions within the unit, recommending selections for appointment, promotion, reassignment or other types of action. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees providing appropriate on-the-job training and/or mentoring. Develops performance standards and provides regular informal feedback to staff in addition to the required formal assessments. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, Shifts vary between 6:30am and 5:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 70060A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 evaluation. 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.