Principal duties include providing innovative and progressive clinical pharmacy services and aiding in the development of clinical pharmacy programs. Clinical pharmacy duties are performed in the primary assignment area(s) as well as other areas of the Health Care System as necessity requires and time permits.
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: 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: 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.) 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 the provisions in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16. NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetence or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the State for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C. § 7402(f)). Effective November 30, 1999, this is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to licensed pharmacists on VA rolls as of that date, provided they maintain continuous appointment and are not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license, registration or certification. 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). Grandfathering Provision. All licensed pharmacists employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) Employees grandfathered into the GS-660 occupational series may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration, that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (3) If a licensed pharmacist who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. Grade Determinations: Experience. In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. In addition to the basic requirements, and grade requirements; the candidate must be able to 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. Preferred Experience: (1) At least 3+ years of Clinical Pharmacy Specialist experience with a scope of practice. (2) Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience. (3) Completion of a PGY-2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience. (4) Board Certification in Cardiology Pharmacy from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties. 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 in the range of GS-13 to GS-13. Physical Requirements: Work may involve prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, and lifting of weights up to 40 pounds.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The Clinical Pharmacist duties includes but are not limited to the following: Initiates and provides pharmacotherapy services to their primary assignment area(s) and other clinical areas as time permits and as designated by the Chief of Pharmacy Service, Associate Chief of Pharmacy Service, or Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Supervisor. Assures the safe, appropriate, cost-effective use of drugs through the application of specialized knowledge and interpretation of data specific to each patient and utilizes tactful interactions with other professionals. Shares responsibility for coordinating and directing drug information and practice activities and participating in pharmacy residency programs. Develops therapeutic drug policy through medical literature evaluation and the application of pharmacoeconomic principles and methods. Shares responsibility for Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting and collaborates with the P&T Committee as appropriate. Actively participates in the education of Health Care System staff, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, medical interns, and medical residents. Works diligently to build relationships with patients as well as pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff. Shares responsibility for cost containment by recommending and prescribing the most cost-effective therapy. Prepares reports documenting cost containment activities. Actively participates in National, VISN and/or Durham Health Care System Committees as appropriate. Consistently documents interventions and/or recommendations in accordance with Health Care System policy and local pharmacy practice. Rev 11/2023 Contributes to quality improvement/performance improvement strategies employed by the Health Care System. Maintains knowledge of current therapies and practices evidence-based medicine. Develops and implements therapeutic plans for the management of patients and participates in the collaborative treatment of disease states. Anticipates and recognizes patient problems that are a result of or will influence drug therapy and facilitates solutions when problems occur. Communicates any problems to the medical staff and/or nursing staff and offers alternatives or solutions to the problems. Evaluates the need for and provides education to the patient and/or their family concerning the patient's drugs and diseases. Interacts well with patients and colleagues. Is familiar with and utilizes the VA/PBM Criteria for Use and Clinical Practice Guidelines. Maintains education and skills in such a manner as to be knowledgeable and functional in all aspects of the delivery of care provided by Pharmacy Service. P. Performs population health management activities. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized