Pharmacist (Clinical Spec)
Responsible for handling routine medication-related activities in accordance with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) and national polices and regulations. The clinical pharmacist is the medication expert in all assigned areas, functions as a consultant to other health care professionals and manages medication therapy across the continuum of care. Plans, implements and operate drug monitoring and utilization programs as assigned. Responsible for developing, providing, and supporting educational programs of the Service and Medical Center. Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness in managing assigned workload. Provides high quality, patient centric care using evidence-based medicine to ensure safe, effective and efficient medication therapy. Interacts professionally with all customers Incorporates the VHA mission, vision and goals into own priorities and practice Maintains current, comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices and actively pursues opportunities for continuous professional development. Work Schedule:
Monday thru Friday; 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm. Rotates weekends, holidays. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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:
(COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) (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 (PharmD.) degree. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20North 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.) (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). 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. (COPY OF LICENSURE REQUIRED) Physical Requirements:
Must pass pre-employment physical; see VA Directive and Handbook5019English Language Proficiency:
Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407 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). Preferred
Experience:
3 years Clinical Pharmacist experience in an Outpatient setting. Grade Determinations:
GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist (Full Performance Level) Experience or Education:
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following:
1) 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or 2) Completion of an ACPE-accredited PharmD. Program. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice. 2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff. 3. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security. 4. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Assignment:
A pharmacist in this assignment handles routine medication-related activities in accordance with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and national policies and regulations. These include, but are not limited to:
reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness; processing and filling medication orders; interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care; reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems; contacting providers as appropriate; documenting recommendations and interventions; providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies; taking health and medication histories; performing medication reconciliation; providing drug information; assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations; documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs); assisting in medical emergencies; providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15, LICENSED PHARMACISTQUALIFICATIONSTANDARD, DATED JUNE 7, 2012. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Light carrying (under 15pounds),Straight pulling (8 hours), Pulling hand over hand (8 hours), Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers with both hands, Far vision correctable in one eye 20/20and to 20/40 in the other, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Mental and Emotional Stability required.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday thru Friday; 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm. Rotates weekends, holidays. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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:
(COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) (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 (PharmD.) degree. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20North 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.) (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). 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. (COPY OF LICENSURE REQUIRED) Physical Requirements:
Must pass pre-employment physical; see VA Directive and Handbook5019English Language Proficiency:
Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407 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). Preferred
Experience:
3 years Clinical Pharmacist experience in an Outpatient setting. Grade Determinations:
GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist (Full Performance Level) Experience or Education:
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following:
1) 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or 2) Completion of an ACPE-accredited PharmD. Program. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice. 2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff. 3. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security. 4. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Assignment:
A pharmacist in this assignment handles routine medication-related activities in accordance with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and national policies and regulations. These include, but are not limited to:
reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness; processing and filling medication orders; interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care; reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems; contacting providers as appropriate; documenting recommendations and interventions; providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies; taking health and medication histories; performing medication reconciliation; providing drug information; assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations; documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs); assisting in medical emergencies; providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15, LICENSED PHARMACISTQUALIFICATIONSTANDARD, DATED JUNE 7, 2012. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Light carrying (under 15pounds),Straight pulling (8 hours), Pulling hand over hand (8 hours), Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers with both hands, Far vision correctable in one eye 20/20and to 20/40 in the other, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Mental and Emotional Stability required.
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0660 Pharmacist - Salary Range:
$105,437 to $137,074 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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