340B Health
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology Health)
340B Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Summary
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology Health) functions at the highest level of clinical practice and serves as a provider with prescribing privileges - functions as a consultant for Oncology and serves as a mid-level provider to initiate - modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency
Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
Education: (1) 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
Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education - 20 North Clark Street - Suite 2500 - Chicago - Illinois 60602-5109
phone: (312) 664-3575 - or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/
(NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program
Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR - (2) 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)
(CERTIFICATION REQUIRED) 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 the provisions in VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16
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)
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND THE GS-12 REQUIREMENTS - CANDIDATES MUST THE EXPERIENCE AND KSAs BELOW
GS-13 GRADE DETERMINATION: Specialized Experience: Must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12
Experience includes but not limited to: designing - implementing - assessing - and monitor therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes
Orders - performs - reviews and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy
Adjusts medication regimens based upon pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data
Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships by committee as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
**** NOTE: Experience must be well documented in Resume/CV to qualify for the position
**** Assignments: Candidates at this grade level are to be in one of the assignments listed below
The higher level duties must consist of significant scope - administrative independence - complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS): The clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice - works independently under their scope of practice as defined by the individual medical center to directly care for patients
A CPS plays a defined role in budgetary execution and serves as a mid-level provider who functions to initiate - modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services
This includes - but is not limited to - the following: designing - implementing - assessing - monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective - least toxic and most economical medication treatments
helping achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients - providers - and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas
performing physical assessments
and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy
Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs: a
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions
b
Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area
c
Ability to solve problems - coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise
d
Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy
e
Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies - including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters
**** NOTE: KSAs must be documented in Resume/CV to be qualified for the position
**** Preferred Experience: Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency PLUS completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency OR 3 or more years of ambulatory care oncology experience
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13
Physical Requirements: There may be some walking - standing - sitting - bending - and carrying of light items.
Duties
FUNCTIONS: Clinical - Direct Patient Care Activities that require a scope of practice Functions as a mid-level provider to design - implement - and monitor therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas
Orders - performs - reviews - and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy
Follows-up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy including changes in medication therapy - monitoring - additional testing requirements - referral to primary care or specialty provider
Interviews and/or evaluates patients upon admission and daily during hospital stay for appropriateness of pharmacological therapy and makes a pharmaceutical care plan for each patient that will be documented in the pharmacy initial assessment or progress note
Clinical - Indirect Patient Care Activities: Reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness - drug selection - dosing - contraindications - side effects - potential drug interactions - and therapeutic outcomes as required
Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed
Performs medication reconciliation during clinic visits and transfers of levels of care - and informs healthcare providers of any discrepancies noted
Monitor and report drug errors - adverse drug reactions - allergies - and patient compliance issues
Documents findings per facility procedures
Actively participates in the VAADERS Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting system
Supports effective drug usage criteria approved by the national VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) - VISN PBM and local Pharmacy & Therapeutic (P&T) which help to ensure quality patient care in a cost-effective manner
Ensures appropriate utilization of the VHA formulary by health care providers
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH: Assists in new employee orientation sessions as scheduled
Assists in the development of proposals for improved and/or new clinical pharmacy services
May support medical center human research activities involving the use of drugs in approved research/investigational studies
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Participates in P&T functions and assignments as required - e.g. - ADR monitoring - medication error reporting - Medication Utilization Evaluation activities - drug monographs/reviews - etc
Presenting information to committee as assigned
Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships by committee membership - active problem resolution skills - and close cooperation with other services in accomplishing the medical center mission and goals
Establishes criteria of use for high cost medications for patients in the Oncology/Medicine services and implements these guidelines for other Providers in the medical center
DRUG INFORMATION: Serves as an authority on drug usage - interactions - over-dosages - and compliance to medical staff - nursing staff - technicians and students
Uses appropriate references to research drug information
Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices
Is able to adjust communication and tracking methods based on age and developmental considerations
Maintains a current knowledge of therapeutics and disease management
Performs other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 00463F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency
Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
Education: (1) 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
Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education - 20 North Clark Street - Suite 2500 - Chicago - Illinois 60602-5109
phone: (312) 664-3575 - or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/
(NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program
Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR - (2) 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)
(CERTIFICATION REQUIRED) 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 the provisions in VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16
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)
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND THE GS-12 REQUIREMENTS - CANDIDATES MUST THE EXPERIENCE AND KSAs BELOW
GS-13 GRADE DETERMINATION: Specialized Experience: Must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12
Experience includes but not limited to: designing - implementing - assessing - and monitor therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes
Orders - performs - reviews and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy
Adjusts medication regimens based upon pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data
Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships by committee as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
**** NOTE: Experience must be well documented in Resume/CV to qualify for the position
**** Assignments: Candidates at this grade level are to be in one of the assignments listed below
The higher level duties must consist of significant scope - administrative independence - complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS): The clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice - works independently under their scope of practice as defined by the individual medical center to directly care for patients
A CPS plays a defined role in budgetary execution and serves as a mid-level provider who functions to initiate - modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services
This includes - but is not limited to - the following: designing - implementing - assessing - monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective - least toxic and most economical medication treatments
helping achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients - providers - and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas
performing physical assessments
and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy
Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs: a
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions
b
Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area
c
Ability to solve problems - coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise
d
Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy
e
Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies - including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters
**** NOTE: KSAs must be documented in Resume/CV to be qualified for the position
**** Preferred Experience: Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency PLUS completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency OR 3 or more years of ambulatory care oncology experience
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13
Physical Requirements: There may be some walking - standing - sitting - bending - and carrying of light items.
Duties
FUNCTIONS: Clinical - Direct Patient Care Activities that require a scope of practice Functions as a mid-level provider to design - implement - and monitor therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas
Orders - performs - reviews - and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy
Follows-up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy including changes in medication therapy - monitoring - additional testing requirements - referral to primary care or specialty provider
Interviews and/or evaluates patients upon admission and daily during hospital stay for appropriateness of pharmacological therapy and makes a pharmaceutical care plan for each patient that will be documented in the pharmacy initial assessment or progress note
Clinical - Indirect Patient Care Activities: Reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness - drug selection - dosing - contraindications - side effects - potential drug interactions - and therapeutic outcomes as required
Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed
Performs medication reconciliation during clinic visits and transfers of levels of care - and informs healthcare providers of any discrepancies noted
Monitor and report drug errors - adverse drug reactions - allergies - and patient compliance issues
Documents findings per facility procedures
Actively participates in the VAADERS Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting system
Supports effective drug usage criteria approved by the national VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) - VISN PBM and local Pharmacy & Therapeutic (P&T) which help to ensure quality patient care in a cost-effective manner
Ensures appropriate utilization of the VHA formulary by health care providers
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH: Assists in new employee orientation sessions as scheduled
Assists in the development of proposals for improved and/or new clinical pharmacy services
May support medical center human research activities involving the use of drugs in approved research/investigational studies
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Participates in P&T functions and assignments as required - e.g. - ADR monitoring - medication error reporting - Medication Utilization Evaluation activities - drug monographs/reviews - etc
Presenting information to committee as assigned
Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships by committee membership - active problem resolution skills - and close cooperation with other services in accomplishing the medical center mission and goals
Establishes criteria of use for high cost medications for patients in the Oncology/Medicine services and implements these guidelines for other Providers in the medical center
DRUG INFORMATION: Serves as an authority on drug usage - interactions - over-dosages - and compliance to medical staff - nursing staff - technicians and students
Uses appropriate references to research drug information
Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices
Is able to adjust communication and tracking methods based on age and developmental considerations
Maintains a current knowledge of therapeutics and disease management
Performs other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 00463F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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