Clinical Pharmacist

Summary

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families - caregivers - and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Qualifications

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
• Language: Applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j
• Education: Applicants for a Pharmacist position within the VA must possess a 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
• Licensure: Individuals must hold a 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
• 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)
• Grade Determinations: GS-12 In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must be able to show completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program - OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
• Specialized Experience GS-12: In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must demonstrate the following knowledge - skills and abilities (KSAs): 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 of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security
• Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies - including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters
• KSAs Must be Demonstrated in Your Resume References: VA Handbook 5005/55 Part II Appendix G15 Physical Requirements:
  
  

Duties

• The Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional with knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice including pharmaceutics - pharmacokinetics - pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics
• The incumbent is responsible for analyzing real and potential drug-related medical problems and implementing corrective action to ensure patients receive safe and optimal drug therapy
• The Clinical Pharmacist also applies standards relating to all aspects of distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs
• The primary function of a Clinical Pharmacist is to assure the safe and appropriate use of medications and be an advocate of rational drug therapy through the following: evaluation of the appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient specific factors
• individualization of drug therapy
• evaluating - dispensing and providing medications and drug information
• The incumbent is responsible for providing a full range of pharmaceutical service functions including: Provides appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
• monitoring for efficacy - side effects and clinical outcome
• and advises prescribers as appropriate
• Provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and/or recommendations to other healthcare providers in charge of the patient both orally and in writing
• Reviews all medication orders for appropriateness - drug selection - dosage - route of administration and the amount - prior to dispensing
• Ensures all medication orders are entered into the electronic patient medical record
• Processes and fills all orders in a timely fashion
• review of the patient's allergy history - drug-drug - drug-nutrient - drug-laboratory and drug-disease state interactions and assessment for clinical relevance should be performed and dealt with appropriately
• Provides education to health care providers regarding medication use
• Assists with the Quality Assurance (QA) program within the Pharmacy Service as it relates to clinical Pharmacy practice
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Tour of duty would vary - as the Transition of Care / Hematology-Oncology / Outpatient departments may all have different tours
• This will be discussed during the interview process
• Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.