340B Health
Overview
The clinical pharmacist handles routine medication-related activities in accordance with local VISN and national policies and regulations; functions as a consultant to other health care professionals and manages medication therapy across the continuum of care. Plans, implements, and operates drug monitoring and utilization programs as assigned. Responsible for educational programs of the Service and Medical Center.
Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Citizenship: United States Citizenship; Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree
OR - Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
Licensure: Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e. Puerto Rico) or the District of Columbia
The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure
A pharmacist who has - or has ever had - any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16
English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: GS-12: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program
AND Applicant must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security
Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is 12
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is 12
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); Light carrying (under 15 pounds); Straight pulling (8 hours); Pulling hand over hand (8 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers with both hands; Far vision correctable in one eye 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Mental and Emotional Stability required
Duties
The incumbent performs providing medication-related counseling, electronic order finishing, and prescription troubleshooting
Provides medication-related counseling, electronic order finishing, and prescription troubleshooting
Responsible for handling routine medication-related activities in accordance with local VISN and national policies and regulations
The clinical pharmacist is the medication expert in all assigned areas, functions as a consultant to other health care professionals and manages medication therapy across the continuum of care
Plans, implements, and operates drug monitoring and utilization programs as assigned
Responsible for developing, providing, and supporting educational programs of the Service and Medical Center
Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness in managing assigned workload
Provides high quality, patient-centric care using evidence-based medicine to ensure safe, effective and efficient medication therapy
Interacts professionally with all customers; integrates the VHA mission, vision, and goals into priorities and practice; maintains current, comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices and actively pursues opportunities for continuous professional development
Work Schedule: Full time, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Not Available; Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 00000
References: Please provide references with application
At a minimum two current or former supervisors or individuals who were in a position of a professional nature
Indicate if the Hiring Manager may contact
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Citizenship: United States Citizenship; Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree
OR - Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
Licensure: Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e. Puerto Rico) or the District of Columbia
The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure
A pharmacist who has - or has ever had - any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16
English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: GS-12: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program
AND Applicant must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security
Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is 12
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is 12
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); Light carrying (under 15 pounds); Straight pulling (8 hours); Pulling hand over hand (8 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers with both hands; Far vision correctable in one eye 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Mental and Emotional Stability required
Duties
The incumbent performs providing medication-related counseling, electronic order finishing, and prescription troubleshooting
Provides medication-related counseling, electronic order finishing, and prescription troubleshooting
Responsible for handling routine medication-related activities in accordance with local VISN and national policies and regulations
The clinical pharmacist is the medication expert in all assigned areas, functions as a consultant to other health care professionals and manages medication therapy across the continuum of care
Plans, implements, and operates drug monitoring and utilization programs as assigned
Responsible for developing, providing, and supporting educational programs of the Service and Medical Center
Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness in managing assigned workload
Provides high quality, patient-centric care using evidence-based medicine to ensure safe, effective and efficient medication therapy
Interacts professionally with all customers; integrates the VHA mission, vision, and goals into priorities and practice; maintains current, comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices and actively pursues opportunities for continuous professional development
Work Schedule: Full time, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Not Available; Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 00000
References: Please provide references with application
At a minimum two current or former supervisors or individuals who were in a position of a professional nature
Indicate if the Hiring Manager may contact
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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