Clinical Pharmacist

Summary Clinical Pharmacist responsible for providing comprehensive pharmacy services - including medication distribution - monitoring - and clinical support within the Dayton VA Medical Center. Provides guidance to pharmacy technicians and staff - assists with training and orientation - collaborates with healthcare teams - and ensures safe - effective - and high-quality patient care. Supports Pharmacy Service goals and performs assigned clinical and operational duties. 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 Citizenship Citizen of the United States (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g - this part.) 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: View phone number on click.appcast.io - or through their Web site at: (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 1 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 Exception Non-licensed pharmacists who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment at the entry level as a Graduate Pharmacist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2)(B) The appointing official may waive the requirement of licensure for a period not to exceed 2 years for a pharmacist that provides care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist For grade levels above the GS-11 - the candidate must be licensed 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: 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 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 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 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level - or Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program 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 Pharmacists assigned to this position 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 Preferred Experience: Outpatient pharmacy experience preferred but not required Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: Some of the work involves extended periods of time standing - sitting or doing computer work Duties regularly involve lifting/carrying of pharmaceutical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds - lifting to stock shelves - bending/stooping - and walking to various parts of the Dayton VA Medical Center grounds which may involve some minor exertion Endurance of very stressful periods may be required due to uncontrollable workload demands This position requires average agility and dexterity Professional appearances per Pharmacy dress code - attitude and demeanor are required. Duties VA Careers - Pharmacy: Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to optimize medication therapy - patient outcomes - formulary compliance - and resource utilization Review and evaluate medication regimens - identify drug-related problems - adverse drug reactions - interactions - and recommend evidence-based therapeutic alternatives Perform medication reconciliation - obtain medication histories - document findings - and counsel patients on the safe and effective use of medications Develop individualized dosing regimens using pharmacokinetic principles - laboratory data - and patient-specific clinical factors Provide drug information - pharmacotherapy consultation - and clinical recommendations to physicians - nurses - and other healthcare professionals Evaluate non-formulary medication requests and recommend appropriate formulary alternatives when indicated Verify medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness - dispense medications - and ensure compliance with federal regulations and VA policies - including controlled substances management Perform quality assurance activities - monitor medication use - identify prescribing trends - and document clinical interventions Supervise - guide - and provide technical oversight to pharmacy technicians to ensure safe - accurate - and efficient pharmacy operations Participate in interdisciplinary committees - collect and report pharmacy performance data - and recommend policy or process improvements Train - mentor - and precept pharmacists - pharmacy technicians - students - externs - and residents while supporting continuing education and professional development Serve as pharmacist-in-charge when assigned by coordinating workflow - resolving operational issues - and ensuring continuity of pharmacy services Maintain compliance with HIPAA - information security - controlled substance accountability - and VA regulatory requirements Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0930 to 1800 - Rotating Saturdays 0800 to 1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr