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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor)

San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$139K/yr - $181K/yr

1+ years exp

The VA Caribbean Healthcare System is seeking a Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor) to oversee pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with procurement policies. This role involves managing procurement technicians, maintaining medication stock levels, and ensuring staff training and adherence to regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees and provides guidance to Pharmacy's Procurement Technicians

Works with procurement staff to ensure adequate stock of medication/supplies and avoid out of stock situations

Effectively manages leave and work schedule of subordinates to provide adequate coverage for the section

Provides accurate time and leave information to the timekeeper daily, to facilitate the posting of timecards

Provides information to management for counseling, corrective or disciplinary actions when warranted

Ensures that employees complete mandatory training in a timely manner

Maintains a productive work environment and assures that employees follow acceptable rules of conduct using counseling and disciplinary/adverse actions. Actions are consistent and timely and reflect a thorough knowledge of applicable regulations and labor agreements

Ensures that subordinate staff abide to fiscal and procurement regulations; the supervisor will be held accountable if staff does not adhere to policies and procedures

Oversees controlled substance purchases at the VACHS. Ensures compliance with all DEA, VACO and VACHS policies on this matter

Works with other pharmacy managers/supervisors and staff to identify areas of duplication of efforts and develops solutions to streamline processes, reduce waste, save costs, and improve patient care

The Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor) is responsible for completing and submitting to Human Resources Management Service the Supervisory portion of the CAI (Notice of Traumatic Injury) or the CA 2 (Notice of Occupational Disease and Claim for Compensation) within five (5) calendar days

Respects each employee 's right to voice concerns about what he or she feels is a violation of law, or regulation, or gross mismanagement, an abuse of authority, a gross waste of funds, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety

Qualification

Pharmacy degreePharmacy licenseSupervisory experienceRegulatory knowledgeBilingual (English/Spanish)Communication skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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)

Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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)

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

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

In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level

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

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