Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor)

Pharmacy Supervisor

The duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacy Supervisor, include but are not limited to the following:

Administrative/Program Management:

1. Oversees the implementation, monitoring, and coordination of the Primary Care Pharmacy Program.
2. Responsible for management of the Primary Care pharmacist clinics at VANIHCS which includes oversight of daily operations, patient care delivery, and assuring coverage for leave and vacancies.
3. Responsible for assessing the current clinical pharmacy programs in Primary Care and establish new clinical programs based on the need of the Medical Center (e.g. Women's Health, GAC, etc.) in coordination with the Associate Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Services.
4. Communicates process improvement opportunities to staff and coaches staff to implement new process improvements.
5. Organizes workload, directs clinical activities, plans short and long-term objectives/goals, and works toward reaching established goals within budget and staffing constraints.
6. Incorporates performance improvement (PI) activities into all areas of the clinical pharmacy section under the incumbent's supervision.

Clinical:

1. Maintains an active clinical practice within area of expertise which might include reviewing consults, providing direct patient care, and assuring coverage for clinical services when on leave.
2. As a provider in area of clinical practice expertise, evaluates patients and monitors response to medication therapy. Makes changes to medication therapy within scope of practice as needed depending on assessment of appropriate laboratory and clinical monitoring. Also recommends patients for referral, when presenting with other medical signs and symptoms, to appropriate clinic and/or provider.
3. Educates patients on their medication therapy, including but not limited to medication compliance, dietary restrictions, and patient monitoring parameters.

Education:

1. Proactively provides ongoing communication related to the pharmacy programs under their supervision to professional staff via P&T meetings, Medical Staff Meetings, Pharmacy Staff Meetings and individualized meetings as appropriate.
2. Maintain competency in best practice, medication management, and other areas related to the clinical area of supervision.
3. Supports Chief of Pharmacy and Chief of Staff in aligning VA providers to support organizational stewardship.
4. Remains up to date about modern technology, management practices, and clinical practice by reading relevant material in reputable journals and resources.
5. Provides a framework for continual learning for pharmacy trainees, and employees of all levels to sustain competence and improve performance within the healthcare system.

Supervisory/Hiring Responsibility:

1. Analyzes current and future workforce requirements to determine competencies and skills required. Works with servicing Human Resources Management Office in all steps of the recruiting and hiring process to expeditiously recruit for vacant positions and to select qualified employees, including obtaining at least two references for the selectee. Meets all established deadlines.
2. Successfully orients/trains new hires by promptly communicating performance elements and standards within applicable timeframes, providing ongoing feedback and coaching, and making appropriate use of the probationary period to assess the employee's ability to perform.
3. Establishes results-oriented plans with subordinate employees with cascaded goals within established timelines for completion. Conducts mid-term progress reviews with subordinate employees within established timelines for completion. Provides employees with feedback on performance informally on a regular basis. Completes and communicates performance appraisals, measured against performance standards within established timelines for completion.

Supervisory Controls: The Pharmacy Supervisor and CPS, Primary Care exercises independent judgment in the practice and provision of patient/program services (clinical care, consultation, and education). The Pharmacy Supervisor and CPS, Primary Care consults with peers, the Associate Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Services and the Chief of Pharmacy Service as needed. The Pharmacy Supervisor and CPS, Primary Care cooperates with the Associate Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Services who assumes broad oversight responsibility for the structure and functioning of the program to which the Pharmacy Supervisor and CPS, Primary Care is assigned. The Associate Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Services acts as the immediate supervisor and approving official.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time

Telework:

Not Available

Virtual:

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #:

92681-O

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):

Not Authorized