Supervisory Pharmacist (Chief)

About the role

This position is located in the Division of Clinical Services, Pharmacy Branch, of the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility. The purpose of this position is to serve as the Supervisory Pharmacist, managing clinical pharmacy services, personnel processes, quality improvement programs, and pharmacy operations. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Responsibilities

• Directs the Pharmacy Program and oversees all functions and services of the department.
• Coordinates written directives addressing decisions and compliance with administrative policies and procedures; creates and updates policies and procedures on a regular basis.
• Ensures the unit meets all accreditation standards; assures regulatory compliance, infection control measures, pharmacy controls, environment of care, and credentialing standards are met.
• Manages financial and budgetary matters relating to the pharmacy, including procurement, acquisition, and billing issues.
• Oversees, coordinates, plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the work unit.
• Provides direct pharmaceutical services to all patients.

Requirements

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority.
• Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service; current civil service employees receive new appointments but retain benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Set up direct deposit for payment.
• Complete a federal background investigation as a condition of employment; forms must be submitted within five calendar days of receipt.
• Undergo a review of financial history; demonstrate financial responsibility and good standing with creditors prior to applying.
• Present two valid forms of identification prior to appointment; if one is a state‑issued ID or driver’s license, it must be REAL ID‑compliant.

Qualifications

• Basic requirements: