Pharmacy Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 156,000 - 203,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Atlanta VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor to oversee inpatient pharmacy operations during business hours. The licensed pharmacist directs pharmaceutical care services for all patients and ensures compliance with state, federal, and VA standards.

Responsibilities include managing personnel, improving drug distribution, inventory control, and program development for quality assurance.

Qualifications

Licensed pharmacist with active license.
Experience in pharmacy operations and patient care.
Knowledge of QA processes and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee inpatient pharmacy operations during scheduled hours.
Provide pharmaceutical care and ensure compliance with state, federal, and VA standards.
Direct personnel management and staff development within the pharmacy.
Ensure drug control, security, and proper inventory management.
Develop and evaluate programs for quality improvement of pharmacy services.

Skills

Licensed Pharmacist

Pharmacy Operations

Quality Improvement

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor is a licensed pharmacist who maintains operational control of the inpatient pharmacy during business hours. The position directs and coordinates the inpatient pharmacy operations to provide comprehensive, high quality pharmaceutical care services to all patients served by the Atlanta VA Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care and services provided by the healthcare system. Maintains an active license for Pharmacy Service. Assures all legal requirements for state, federal, and VA are continually met within written guidelines and sound pharmaceutical judgment. Maintains effective personnel management program within pharmacy including E.E.O.

awareness, training opportunities, tuition support, and individual development plans. Provides attention to employees' complaints/grievances with the goal of resolving them at the lowest possible level. Promotes cultural diversity to establish an environment that works for all employees and strives to achieve and maintain a culturally diverse work force, which is comparable to the civilian workforce.

Assuring all aspects of drug control, drug accountability and drug security are maximized and are in accordance with the Atlanta VA Medical Center and Pharmacy Service policies and procedures, and other applicable VA, FDA and Federal regulations.

Develops and maintains effective pharmacy operations within the inpatient pharmacy that are synergistic with other healthcare system programs and are designed to maximize drug distribution processes, inventory management and patient care. Develops implements and evaluates programs for quality improvement of pharmacy services. Responsible for the professional growth and development of professional and technical staff.

The incumbent will give counsel and instruction to assigned professional and technical staff on clinical, administrative, and other professional issues. Evaluates effectiveness of programs and resources (budget, human, space and equipment), coordinates on-going programs and plans and implements new programs as required. Assures the quality of care/services provided is the highest standard possible and meets all legal and ethical standards and requirements.

Prepares, revises, and implements pharmacy policies and procedures in compliance with The Joint Commission, DEA and VA standards. Responsible for the supplemental controls of all Controlled Substances and access to control systems for physical security.

Responsible for operation of inpatient pharmacy activities which include the intravenous admixture program, unit dose medication management system, and medication distribution while maintaining timeliness, accuracy and innovative computerization/automation to support these programs. Gathers, coordinates, and reports data for various reports and functions on an as needed or required basis.

Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with other services to maintain the highest quality of patient care and harmonious working environment for employees. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00pm-8:00am, rotating nights and weekends. Work schedule subject to changes based on agency needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 63200F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & 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: 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 $156091 – $202921/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.