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- Developing, implementing, expanding, and evaluating outcomes of harm reduction initiatives: overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND), syringe services program (SSP) and Fentanyl test strip distribution system;
- Identifying vendors and sources to obtain harm reduction supplies and harm reduction opportunities via clinical dashboards
- Partnering, collaborating and consulting with key facility services and programs, such as Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH), Addiction Recovery Treatment Services, local/national community harm reduction organizations for program improvement/partnership; Office of General Counsel (OGC) District Counsel, National VA office such as VA Hepatitis and Related Conditions (HRRC);
- Participating in relevant local, regional and national workgroups and advocating for policy and program changes to enhance harm reduction services for veterans;
- Providing direct patient care equivalent to 20% of time through direct outreach to veterans, staff referrals and veteran self-referrals;
- Providing Comprehensive Medical Management (CMM) focused on harm reduction;
- Screening, testing and treating drug-related infections, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and sexually transmitted infections (STIs);
- Identifying patients who may benefit from CMM focused on harm reduction through population health management reports and team huddles;
- Conducting electronic consult (e-consult) medial record reviews and communicating recommendations to the care team;
- Educating veterans and health care system staff about harm reduction, OEND, and SSP initiatives;
- Leading and participating in pharmacy service quality improvement, process improvement, and research projects;
- Precepting pharmacy resident and/or intern quality improvement projects, presentations, and publications.
- 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 evaluation.
- 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.
- Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- 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.
- Benefits
clinical pharmacy specialist - New Orleans, LA , USA, United States - Department of Veterans Affairs
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Summary
The Harm Reduction Coordinator (HRC) Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) is responsible for providing leadership, direction, organization, planning, implementation, and evaluation of harm reduction efforts at the Southeast LA Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS).
This includes but is not limited to overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND), syringe services program (SSP), and fentanyl test strip distribution initiatives.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Duties
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Major duties for the position include (but are not limited to):
Work Schedule:
Rotating Shift of Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends and Holidays 12:00am to 12:00pm
Telework:
Not Available
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:
F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required
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Conditions of Employment
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.
Basic Requirements:
* (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:
In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist.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:Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Requirements:
PGY1 and /Or PGY2 Residency Or 3 Yrs Equivalent Experience
References:
VA Handbook 5005/55 Part II Appendix G15 June 7, 2012
This vacancy is above the full performance level.
Physical Demands:
Physical demands can include Light lifting under 15 pounds, Light Carrying under 15 pounds, Straight pulling up to 4 hours, Pulling overhand up to 4 hours, Pulling hand over hand up to 4 hours, Pushing up to 4 hours, Reaching above the shoulders, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking 8 to 12 hours, Standing 8 to 12 hours, Kneeling up to 30 minutes, Repeated bending up to 4 hours, Climbing legs only 1 hour, both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near Vision correctable a t 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Both eyes required, Depth perception, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Ability to distinguish shades of colors, Hearing (Aid Permitted), Emotional/Mental Stability.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.Include Outside and inside, Constant noise, Dust, Working hands in water, working closely with others, Working alone, Protracted or irregular work hours.
EducationIMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.