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- Serve as an authority on pharmaceutical care in specialized and routine areas of clinical pharmacy practice for Ambulatory Care/PACT clinical staff and pharmacy staff.
- Evaluate, monitor and medication management of veterans referred by consult for chronic disease state management.
- Initiation and prescribing of appropriate pharmacotherapy and laboratory monitoring related to national guideline-based treatment of chronic disease.
- Obtain medication histories from patients and perform medication reconciliation at all transitions of care.
- Review patient medication regimens for drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interaction, cost-effectiveness and therapeutic outcomes as appropriate.
- Utilize Population Health tools along with review of medical records to collaborate with PACT teams to improve outcomes for veterans.
- Monitor for and report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies and patient compliance/adherence issues.
- Provide objective self-assessment or any pertinent factors which may affect the veteran's overall health.
- Reviews electronically-submitted non-formulary drug requests (NDR) and PA-F requests utilizing National VA PBM criteria for use when available.
- Mange clinical practice by scheduling, reviewing consults and finishing encounters to meet timeliness standards.
- This position is a NAGE bargaining unit position.
- Position is in the excepted service.
- Current and former federal employees must submit copies of their most recent non-award SF50 (notice of personnel action). The SF50 must identify the position, title, series, grad, step, tenure and type of service (competitive or excepted). In some cases, more than one SF50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
- 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.
- 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
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
- Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area.
- Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise.
- Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy.
- Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
- 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
- Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment
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Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Manchester, United States - Department of Veterans Affairs
Description
SummaryThis Pharmacist/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) for Primary Care falls under the Pharmacy Service at the Manchester, NH VAMC.
The primary responsibility is the provision of evidence-based pharmaceutical care services through both direct and indirect interaction with patients and providers, functioning as an independent practitioner operating under a scope of practice.
This CPS promotes and manages drug therapy based on current clinical knowledge consistent with established policies.Learn more about this agency
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This position is open to current, permanent employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and current and former Pharmacy Residents ONLY.
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VA Careers - Pharmacy:
This position falls under the Pharmacy Service but the incumbent will be working with Primary Care as a member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).
Work Schedule:
Full Time, Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Telework:
Available
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:
F04240
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required
NOTIFICATIONS:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be fully qualified by the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirements:
Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois ; phone:
, or through their Web site at: (
NOTE:
Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program.
Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) 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).
Grade Determinations:
GS- 13 Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Experience:
Candidates must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12, Full Performance Level).
In addition to the experience above Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Assignment.
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.
Preferred Experience:
Completion of PGY2 residency and PACT experience is preferred.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II, Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard dated June 7, 2012.
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:
The work requires prolonged period of time sitting and performing data entry as well as regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing for prolonged periods of time, lifting/carrying of pharmaceutical supplies weighing up to 50 lb., and bending/stooping.
Work my be performed in a clinical setting that exposes incumbent to communicable diseases and hazardous chemicals common in a health care environment.
Such areas are adequately heated and ventilated, and normal safety precautions and PPE are required. Some work is performed in a setting away for the pharmacy where the environment cannot be controlled.Education
IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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:
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
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Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive , VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.