The Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor is a licensed pharmacist, preferably with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and an American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists accredited residency (or equivalent experience). The incumbent develops, organizes, coordinates, and manages inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner teams for Internal Medicine, Intensive Care, Emergency Department, and Inpatient Mental Health.
30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty.
What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager.
Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions.
After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Administrative/Supervisory: Develops, establishes, and maintains written policies and procedures defining operational requirements. Interviews employment candidates, makes selection recommendations, conducts performance reviews, recommends appointments, special advances, within grade increases or disciplinary action to the Chief or respective Associate Chief, Pharmacy Service as appropriate.
Provides first level supervision to pharmacists, trainees (as assigned by Associate Chief of Ambulatory Care and Education or designee), and other staff assigned to clinical pharmacy program areas. Education: Serves as an effective preceptor, directing and supervising pharmacy residents and students as assigned.
Participates in activities of interdisciplinary training and in-servicing of medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacy staff, residents, students, and other allied health professionals at PVAHCS as required. Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications. Can adjust communication and tracking methods based on age and developmental considerations. Can accurately assess and document patient comprehension.
Can refer patients to educational programs provided at the medical center by multidisciplinary teams. Program Management: 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). Participates in collaborative research studies involving drug therapy with other services.
Clinical: Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable. Monitors for and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient adherence issues. Documents findings according to PVAHCS procedures. Works with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $156391 – $203311/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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