At theWashington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

As the Pharmacy Manager , you will ensure that the pharmacy program for all four nursing homes meets state and federal rules and regulations while assuring the program is operated in accordance with professional pharmacy practices.

Required:

• Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (APCE) Graduate - Must hold a baccalaureate or doctorate degree in pharmacy from a school, college, or pharmacy accredited by the APCE.
• Maintain a current and valid license to practice pharmacy in Washington State.
• Four (4) years of pharmacy experience in a leadership role.
• Mastery of pharmacist knowledge and skills, including dispensing, consultation, drug/drug, drug/disease state interaction, contraindications, and allergy checks.
• Knowledge of establishment and management of emergency drug and supplemental dose kits and other systems in support of the homes' pharmaceutical needs.
• Knowledge of all state and federal regulations related to the practice of pharmacy.
• Knowledge of all state and federal regulations related to the use of medications in skilled nursing/long-term care facilities.
• Ability to manage all operational aspects of multiple pharmacy service locations.
• Mastery of principles of supervision, training and staff development including the professional staff.
• Strong technical knowledge of budgeting practices and purchasing, including the ability to identify and act on opportunities in contract/vendor efficiency and/or saving.
• Ability to manage vendor/contractor contracts to meet departmental and agency needs.

Preferred:

• Experience in consulting in a long-term care setting.
• Geriatric pharmacy experience.
• Experience working with the federal Veterans Affairs system.