USAJOBS · 20 hours ago
Pharmacy Supervisor - Patient Aligned Care Team
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$151K/yr - $196K/yr
1+ years expThe Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Pharmacy Supervisor for their Patient Aligned Care Team in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves providing pharmaceutical care, supervising pharmacy staff, and managing clinical pharmacy programs to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent has responsibility for providing pharmaceutical care to optimize patient response and resource utilization
Directly involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned practice areas
Actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required
Communicates findings with other providers and presents appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed
Independently initiates, modifies, or discontinues medication therapy for items other than controlled substances under a scope of practice
Provides patient specific drug therapy modifications to maximize patient response and minimize drug interactions, adverse drug effects, and polypharmacy while providing cost effective treatment
Orders, performs, reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy
Follows-up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy
Performs physical assessment of patients as appropriate
Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record and/or to other providers as appropriate
Serves as a dedicated member of local, VISN and/or national committees, being a positive representative of the CMC VAMC Pharmacy Service
Accepts assignments for ad hoc committees, teams and workgroups to assist the facility
Plays a role in budgetary execution by working with local clinical staff, as well as national and VISN counterparts to monitor drug use for compliance with formulary, criteria for drug use and treatment guidelines, with respect to cost-effective use of available agents
Adjudicates prior authorization drug consults in timely manner
Recommends local and system-wide interventions as necessary to assure efficient usage of resources
Maintains competencies and skills necessary to work in outpatient or inpatient Pharmacy operational areas if/when the needs of the organization require assistance
Demonstrates ownership of and possesses expert knowledge in their assigned clinical practice area(s)
Develops, establishes, and maintains written policies and procedures defining operational requirements
Supervises the implementation of clinical pharmacy programs, including operational, educational, and research activities
Actively participates in human resources opportunities, such as interviews for potential employee candidates, screening and recommends appointments, advancement and all promotions or disciplinary action to the Chief, Pharmacy Service or Associate Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Programs and the Pharmacy Professional Standards Board or Human Resources as appropriate
Provides first level supervision to pharmacists, technicians, trainees, and other staff assigned to clinical pharmacy program areas
Establishes work schedules and allocates staff as needed to provide adequate coverage
Maintains time and attendance records and approves leave according to facility policy
Assesses workload shifts, identifying backlogs and makes staffing adjustments as needed to meet organizational goals
Directs and inspects work of subordinates for accuracy and timeliness
Supervises, orients, and trains employees, residents, and students to ensure both an acceptable quality and quantity of work
Coordinates a single program area of a complex pharmacy operation, or multiple program areas within a facility to develop, organize, manage, and control complex pharmacy programs
Assists in the operations of the other areas of the Pharmacy Service including distribution and clinical work in other areas (e.g., medication order review and verification, relief help in other clinics or in the pharmacies as needed)
Assists in planning and implementing of Pharmacy quality assurance activities
Assures overall levels of clinical pharmacy services are maintained at a quality consistent with current and accepted VHA healthcare delivery standards
Coordinates a process to assure appropriate workload capture and billing for clinical pharmacy services where applicable
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
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
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
Proficient in spoken and written English
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Must complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Must serve a 1 or 2-year trial period
1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
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
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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