Pharmacy Supervisor (Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)

Quick Facts

• Role: GS-13 Pharmacy Supervisor (Specialty Clinical Pharmacy Specialists)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm
• Telework: Not available
• EDRP: Eligible candidates may apply for Education Debt Reduction Program (approval and award amount determined by VA)

Description

Supervise specialty clinical pharmacy specialists and provide professional and administrative management for assigned pharmacy service areas. The role spans psychiatry, pain management, substance use disorder, harm reduction, home-based primary care (HBPC), spinal cord injury (SCI), and telehealth. You will ensure compliance with applicable laws, VHA regulations, Joint Commission standards, and pharmacy policies, while coordinating consistent clinical practice with related clinic supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic priorities via section planning, DMS huddles, Standard Operating Procedures, and Gemba walks
• Lead people by driving employee survey action plans, professional development plans, and human resource management
• Apply business acumen through resource review, medication error review/follow-up, and survey readiness
• Build coalitions with stakeholders, support local/VISN committee participation, and drive customer service action plans
• Track and act on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure required training completion to support whistleblower protections
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary specialty teams in Behavioral Health, Pain Management, and HBPC
• Coordinate with the Pharmacy Supervisor for Anticoagulation and PACT clinics to ensure coverage and clinical practice consistency
• Manage operational and programmatic issues and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Establish and monitor performance measures, addressing deficits in a timely manner
• Coach, mentor, and support staff development; promote precepting of pharmacy students and residents
• Foster strong internal and external pharmacy relationships to support collaborative care

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D. and/or BS Pharmacy) from an ACPE-accredited school; transcripts submitted
• Full, current, unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC; submit a copy
• 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13 requirement)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation; must pass pre-employment physical exam
• Complete onboarding and any required pre-employment testing (urinalysis for testing-designated positions)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required
• Serve a 1–2 year trial period as a condition of employment

Benefits

A federal career offers a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the position type and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.