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Summary

GS-13 Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor The primary responsibility is providing supervision - professional and administrative leadership and guidance to the Inpatient Section of Pharmacy Service at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VHACIHS). The position reports to the Associate Chief - Operations - Pharmacy Service. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.

Qualifications

All requirement must be met by the close date of this announcement - 11/17/2025

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education: 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
• NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program
• Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy
• 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)
• Licensure: 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
• The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full - current - and unrestricted licensure
• English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Grade Determinations: GS-13 Pharmacy Supervisor Experience: In addition to the GS-12 requirements - must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level - GS-12
• The GS-12 requirements include: Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff
• Knowledge of laws - regulations - and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security
• Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies - including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters
• AND Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs): Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs: a
• Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff
• b
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions
• c
• Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy
• d
• Skill in managing people or programs
• Preferred Experience: Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience managing hospital pharmacy employees in a 24/7 staffing model
• Minimum 3 years of clinical pharmacist practice experience in a hospital practice setting with inpatient focus
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination
• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Duties

• VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Functions: (In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed below the incumbent must also be able to perform all staff pharmacist duties.) A
• The incumbent is responsible for administrative/supervisory functions: 1
• Has direct line supervisory responsibility for Inpatient Clinical Pharmacists and the CLC pharmacist
• has indirect supervisory responsibility for the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Inpatient Technicians - IV Room Specialized Technicians - and Student Interns
• 2
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Inpatient Pharmacy
• 3
• Responsible for the development - revision and implementation of policies and procedures for this section
• 4
• Responsible for all performance improvement activities in the Inpatient Pharmacy including audits and accuracy screening
• 5
• Maintains effective relations with medical - professional - and administrative staff of our institution
• 6
• Responsible for providing professional guidance to medical and professional staff
• 7
• Responsible for enforcement of VHACIHS and Pharmacy service policies
• 8
• Completes performance evaluations in a timely manner
• Recommends awards and/or disciplinary actions as appropriate
• 9
• Oversees day-to-day maintenance and operation of Pharmacy equipment/automation and utilizes available reporting functions to optimize efficiency in collaboration with the Pharmacy Automation Technician/ADPAC
• 10.Works with the Pharmacy Leadership team to promote optimal patient care within budget appropriation
• 11.Responsible for assignment of work of the staff
• 12.Responsible for an accurate daily record of time and attendance
• 13.Responsible for completing all assignments on time
• If for any reason - any assignment requires an extension - that extension will be requested prior to the due date
• 14.Assures medications dispensed and services provided are consistent with accreditation standards and applicable laws impacting VHACIHS and Pharmacy service
• 15.Monitors and maintains appropriate data and prepares reports and correspondences in a complete - accurate - and timely manner
• 16.Participates in interdisciplinary medical center committees as a member representing Pharmacy service
• The incumbent serves on quality assurance and administrative investigations when appointed
• B
• The incumbent is responsible for the following activities in Program Management: 1
• Functions as a Program Supervisor to the Inpatient Pharmacy section (acute care - CLC - and inpatient Domiciliary) regarding planning - directing - controlling - and coordinating comprehensive distributive Pharmacy services
• 2
• Maintains good workflow patterns to keep drug distribution in accordance with the requirements of Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) for both unit-dose and IV admixture programs while ensuring accurate dispensing and record keeping
• 3
• Effectively organizes workload - directs inpatient activities - plans short- and long-range objectives/goals - solves problems - and achieves established goals within budget and staffing constraints
• 4
• Incorporates performance improvement (PI) activities into all areas of the Inpatient Pharmacy section
• Develops quality assurance (QA) criteria - monitors and evaluates quality of care provided by the Inpatient Pharmacy section - and reports results to appropriate Pharmacy Leadership and staff
• 5
• Works with other Pharmacy Leadership - pharmaco-economist - and pharmacy procurement to provide cost effective care
• 6
• Works with other pharmacy leadership and staff to identify areas of duplication of efforts and develops solutions to streamline processes - reduce waste - save costs and improve patient care
• C
• The incumbent is responsible for the following clinical functions: 1
• Verifying provider orders to be complete and appropriate for dose - route and frequency
• 2
• Screening orders for incompatibilities - patient allergies and drug interactions
• 3
• Provides basic consultative information concerning drug therapy to providers - nurses - and health care professionals
• 4
• Clarifies and resolves all problems identified which relate to patient drug therapy
• Refers all matters requiring further administrative action to the Associate Chief - Operations or Chief of Pharmacy
• 5
• Monitors patients for medical and pharmaceutical problems and documents information
• 6
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement (PI) Activities
• 7
• Collaborates with the Associate Chief - Clinical - Pharmacy Service for pharmacist scopes of practice and related competencies in the Inpatient Pharmacy section
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Monday-Friday - 0730-1600 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized