Pharmacoeconomic and Procurement Pharmacy Supervisor

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.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Administrative and Supervisory Provides first-line coordination and oversight for pharmacist and technician work activities, including staff leave and scheduling, staff work assignments, order verification processes, veteran and non-veteran customer services, and regulatory compliance regarding medication control and security. Develops, implements, and manages programs to optimize drug therapy costs, including participation in the development of disease management programs. Establishes programs for the appropriate and cost-efficient use of selected drugs (target drugs) that are high cost and subject to misuse. May serve as the approval authority of target drugs. Coordinates medication conversions and to comply with local, VISN, and National contracts or approved formulary substitutions. Provides information to patients, providers, and other healthcare personnel regarding the conversion process to promote a safe and efficient transition. Develops and conducts medication use evaluations (MUE) in areas of needs from a cost-effective and patient outcome perspective and makes recommendations based on results. Control Point Management Incumbent is responsible for daily functions related to fund control management. Responsible for processing 1358s, 2237s, and purchase card orders for obligating appropriate funds for pharmacy service budget. Acts as a purchase cardholder approving official for the Pharmacy Service and oversees purchases of pharmacy procurement technicians. Incumbent complies with all Federal, VA, and local acquisition policies and regulations. Responsible for making decisions concerning cost containment related to pharmacy transactions. Inventory Management Incumbent is responsible for inventory management of all pharmaceuticals and supplies for the pharmacy service. Assures the proper pharmacy storage of all pharmaceuticals and supplies. Coordinates the purchase and record keeping of REMS medications. Responsible for the annual wall-to-wall inventory preparation. Education Serves as a resource and provides information and education to staff, residents, and students in areas of formulary management and approved clinical guidelines to reduce unnecessary and inappropriate use of drugs. Educates medical staff regarding formulary management, approved clinical guidelines and the cost-efficient use of drugs. Education is provided through in-services and one-on-one encounters. Where possible, uses before and after data to assess the impact of these educational interventions. Provides input and assistance to Pharmacy Administration on issues related to areas of practice and expertise. General Actively works to add to the body of knowledge by supporting the research and quality improvement initiatives of pharmacy service, residents, other clinical pharmacy staff, and other practitioners within the facility and/or network. Performs other pharmacy related duties as needed to help fulfill our mission and abide by our organization's values. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm. Telework: AD-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Monique.head@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 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. 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.