The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is seeking a highly qualified and motivated pharmacist to serve as the Pharmacy Supervisor, Inpatient Pharmacists (GS-13). This position provides administrative, clinical, and operational leadership for inpatient pharmacy services and supervises inpatient clinical pharmacists supporting acute care, internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, surgical services, and procedural areas.
The incumbent functions as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist.
Major duties include: Clinical Leadership Function as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with prescriptive authority under a Scope of Practice. Provide direct patient care and medication management for acute and chronic disease states. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nursing staff.
Optimize pharmacotherapy through medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, anticoagulation management, antimicrobial stewardship activities, and chronic disease management. Review and evaluate formulary and non-formulary medication requests and provide drug information expertise. Supervisory Responsibilities Provide clinical and administrative supervision of inpatient clinical pharmacists.
Develop work schedules, assign duties, conduct performance evaluations, and oversee employee development. Approve leave, recognize employee achievements, and take appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary. Ensure staff maintain competencies required for inpatient pharmacy practice. Lead orientation, training, mentoring, and professional development efforts. Program Management Direct inpatient pharmacy operations and services on a 24/7 basis.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures related to inpatient medication use and drug distribution systems. Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and medication management standards. Oversee medication safety, controlled substance accountability, and quality assurance programs. Lead process improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Quality and Regulatory Oversight Serve as a subject matter expert in medication management, accreditation readiness, and regulatory compliance. Support surveys and inspections by accrediting and regulatory bodies. Monitor quality metrics and implement corrective actions when needed. Participate on facility and multidisciplinary committees. Education Provide education and training to pharmacists, providers, residents, students, and healthcare staff.
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and students. Support evidence-based practice and dissemination of medication-related information throughout the healthcare system. VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Work Schedule: Monday through Friday varies may include some weekends and holidays Telework: Eligible / Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
havel.respes@va.gov · 415-221-4810 X23728
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $146071 – $189895/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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