Licensed Pharmacist(Pharmacy Supervisor) - Procurement Program Manager

Veterans Health Administration

North Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 151,000 - 196,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Licensed Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor) to lead the procurement program across multiple sites, ensuring safe and cost-effective medication supply. You will direct budgeting, inventory, and policy implementation while coordinating with facility and network leadership.

The role requires strict adherence to regulatory standards, extensive data analysis, and effective supervision of staff to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Transcripts are required for your applications.
Foreign education must be evaluated for credit via Certificate of Foreign Equivalency when applicable.

Responsibilities

Oversee the pharmacy procurement program across two campuses, six sites, and community clinics.
Develop and present data-driven analyses to support budget planning and inventory decisions.
Manage budget, monitor expenditures, and forecast needs to ensure patient care is not disrupted.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Under the direction of the Associate Chief, Pharmacy Operations, and in concert with other supervisory personnel within the Pharmacy Department, the incumbent is responsible for the operation of the pharmacy procurement program across two campuses, six pharmacy sites (Department of War (DoW) and Veterans Affairs (VA)), and associated VA community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs).

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent performs analytical and evaluative work associated with line and program activities of the Pharmacy Department. The incumbent organizes and develops information to provide a solid base upon which Pharmacy Management can make effective data-driven decisions to anticipate and meet pharmaceutical needs of customers and goals of the Facility and Network.

The incumbent is responsible for the collection, analysis, and evaluation of data to achieve optimal utilization of medication procurement and destruction.Major Duties and Responsibilities: A. Program Management Utilize strict accounting practices to maintain an accurate budget. Provide upper management with quarterly, monthly and often daily updates on budget status. Maintain sufficient inventory for the needs of the Medical Center, yet not exceeding budget allowance.

Incumbent presents upper management on a routine basis: expenditure reports, cost analysis, stock usage, budget forecast, drug shortages, drug recalls and new product cost impact. B. Supervisory and Managerial The incumbent has responsibility for complete oversight of the functional areas described above and for independently planning, designing, and carrying out programs, projects, studies, or other work functions within the facility.

The incumbent is independently responsible for long-range planning and organizing the specific work activities outlined in these functions, requiring coordination with peers and field representatives. The incumbent plans, develops, and carries out vital initiatives related to specific functions, concerns, projects and programs essential to the missions of the facility, VISN, and VHA to ensure the safety and quality of patient care.

The incumbent works independently assigning, scheduling, monitoring and evaluating subordinates with the day-to-day operations to ensure VHA achieves its vision and mission.

C. Control Point Management Incumbent is responsible for daily functions related to fund control management. Responsible for processing 1358s, 2237s, and purchase card orders for obligating appropriate funds for pharmacy service budget.

Acts as a purchase cardholder approving official for the Pharmacy Service and oversees purchases of pharmacy procurement technicians. Incumbent complies with all Federal, VA, and local acquisition policies and regulations. Responsible for making decisions concerning cost containment related to pharmacy transactions.

D. Inventory Management Incumbent is responsible for inventory management of all pharmaceuticals and supplies for the pharmacy service.

Assure the proper pharmacy storage of all pharmaceuticals and supplies. Reviews CMOP backorders and adjusts local inventory as needed to meet patient needs. Monitors CMOP rejects to adjust items that are sent back to station due to backorders. Responsible for the annual wall-to-wall inventory preparation. Serves as liaison between Logistics, Prosthetics, and Supply and Distribution services. E.

Administrative Makes recommendations to pharmacy administration regarding system-related changes that might enhance departmental productivity and/or Veteran patient care services. Monitors and supports pharmacy compliance with existing regulatory rules, laws, and standards. Is responsible for the security of the assigned area particularly as it relates to controlled substances.

Incumbent helps to ensure departmental and medication security, including controlled substances as required by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Drug Enforcement Agency. Assists in the recommendation, drafting and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Helps to monitor and ensure compliance with the departments and hospital's policies and procedures.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Telework: Ad Hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Licensed Pharmacist(Pharmacy Supervisor) - Procurement Program Manager/PD10150F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements & Education

Transcripts are required for your applications. 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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $150535 – $195699/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.