The Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) functions at the highest level of clinical practice, works independently under their advanced scope of practice greater than 25% of their time. This position is a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner-Cardiology.
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. 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.) Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the 2 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. Grade Determinations:GS-13 Experience, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Pharmacist assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSA's 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 e. Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. Preferred Experience: Successful completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency and PGY-2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency. 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 GS 13
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties: Administrative Participates in Professional Practice Evaluation Activities required to maintain an Advanced Scope of Practice. Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Pharmacy Service, Associate Chief for Clinical Pharmacy Services and the Chief Medical Officer. Clinical Core functions include face-to-face, telephone and telehealth encounters with referred patients, for comprehensive medication management in practice areas identified in the individual 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. Conducts patient interviews to determine a medication history and additional information regarding disease state/drug therapy when evaluating a clinical situation. When necessary, educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of their medications. Accesses appropriate patient records for proper evaluations of clinical situations and therapeutic decision making. Develops individualized therapeutic plans utilizing the most efficacious, least toxic, and most economical pharmacological treatment modalities available, and communicates interventions verbally or in writing to pertinent members of the healthcare team. Monitors and assesses therapeutic and adverse effects of drug therapy (including drug interactions) through selection and evaluation of physical and laboratory parameters. Assumes clinical responsibility for the Cardiology area of practice (both inpatient and clinic based services). This will include maintaining awareness and understanding of ongoing Pharmacy programs, as well as assuring competency to perform under his/her approved Scope of Practice. Promotes the use of formulary agents whenever possible. In accordance with the non-formulary drug request consult process, provides information on non-formulary issues to health care providers. Adjudicates non-formulary consults as assigned and includes appropriate and complete documentation. Education and Training Serves as a preceptor to students of Affiliated Schools of Pharmacy and to pharmacy residents. Assists in the training of new pharmacy staff. Performs in-service training as scheduled. Research Independently secures funding and conducts clinical research within the scope of Primary Care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized