Pharmacy Supervisor- Inpatient Clincial

Job TitleHigh-level duties and responsibilities for the position are outlined below:DutiesThe position involves a range of administrative, educational, program management, and clinical duties. Key responsibilities include: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 AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 000000Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized