Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present recruited Clinical Pharmacy Specialist right now, this position will be placed in Louisiana. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Grade, step, and salary to be determined by the Professional Standards Board and is based on experience and education
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 721517
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - 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 care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The Alexandria VA Health Care System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Jennings, LA. The Alexandria VA Health Care System, Alexandria, Louisiana is a Joint Commission accredited, complexity level 3 facility serving Veterans within 23 of LouisianaÂ's 64 parishes. The VAMC is located in Pineville, Louisiana with community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) in Jennings, Lafayette, Fort Polk, and Natchitoches, Louisiana.
The Alexandria VA Health Care System is located in the Heart of Louisiana. Alexandria is quickly emerging as one of the nation's best places to start a business, raise a family, and explore the great outdoors. It is a national leader in new and expanded business development and was recently named one of the twenty best cities in the country to find a job. National Geographic Traveler ranks Alexandria as one of America's top ten "wilderness towns" because of its incredible access to the one of the country's most beautiful and expansive national forests.
Central Louisiana has become known as "The Crossroads," a place where all of Louisiana comes together - from culture to food and music. With a population of over 46,342, Alexandria continues to grow in every sector of our society. The city of Alexandria is adjacent to the city of Pineville and separated by the Red River. Alexandria sits on the central corridor of I-49 which makes it a quick access to several major Metro cities. Alexandria is only 2 hours from Shreveport, LA, 3 1/2 from New Orleans, LA, and 4 1/2 from Dallas and Houston, TX.
New Orleans is the home of the Saints Pro football team and the Hornets Pro basketball team.
Come join us in the Heart of Louisiana where we have a lot to offer visitors, from arts and culture to fine dining and shopping to outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, and fishing the Red River.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
This position functions as a staff pharmacist with clinical duties providing pharmaceutical care to inpatient areas of the Alexandria , La. VAMC. Performs all duties assigned to a staff pharmacist relating to verification of prescriptions, filling, and medication counseling when necessary. ReviewÂ's the patientÂ's drug regimen for appropriate indication, dosing, allergy verification, interaction potential, lab monitoring and non-VA medication documentation. Works as a mid level provider with duties assigned in program areas of anti-coagulation, lipid, and hypertension management. Participates as a member of the Primary Care Team, documenting interaction through the use of progress notes in CPRS. Manages drug and supply expenditures in an efficient, effective, and accountable manner. Provides a clinical review of non-formulary requests. Approval or Denial must be clinically based decisions that comply with national PBM criteria for use as interpreted by the local facility Pharmacy Chief. Must also provide follow up review of effectiveness according to guidelines to allow continued dispensing of non-formulary medication. Provides complete patient education to patients and family members when appropriate. Provides consultation upon request in areas such as drug therapy selections, pharmacokinetics, parenteral nutrition support, and determination of therapeutic endpoints. Actively participates in the education of healthcare professionals. Assists in the management and documentation of adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
A. U.S. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen
B. Education:
(1) Graduate of a degree program in pharmacy from an approved college or university.
The degree program must have been approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), or prior to the establishment of ACPE, have been a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education, 311 West Superior Street, Suite 512, Chicago, Illinois 60610-3537 Phone: (312) 664-3575), or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/ .
(2) Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs or those who graduated from a U.S.-based non-ACPE accredited degree program meet the educational requirement if their degree is found to be equivalent to degree programs recognized by the ACPE. This finding may be based on any of the following:
(a) A letter of acceptance into a United States graduate pharmacy program recognized by the ACPE.
(b) Written certification from the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission, 700 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068, Phone (847) 698-6227, that the individual has successfully passed the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination.
C. License : 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.
D. English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English language is required for direct patient care positions by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) (P.L.95-201)
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
For the GS-12 level, applicants must have the following specialized experience:
Completion of the equivalent of 1 year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level which is directly related to the position to be filled or completion of a 1 year post-Pharm.D. ASHP accredited Residency.
For the GS-13 level, applicants must have the following specialized experience:
Completion of the equivalent of 1 year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level which is directly related to the position to be filled, or board certification recognized by the American Pharmaceutical AssociationÂ's Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, or the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (or equivalent), or completion of a two year post Pharm.D. fellowship in a clinical or specialized program.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : VA Handbook 5005/36, Part II, Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacist QUALIFICATION STANDARD , dated August 2010, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Pharmacist Series 0660 at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GS0660/0660.htm
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work involves prolonged periods of standing with some walking of generally short distances. There may be occasional lifting of weights of up to 30 pounds. There may be mental fatigue due to repetitive screening and interpretation of medication orders.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Please be sure to include specific examples of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in your resume and/or CV:
Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy such as quality assurance/utilization review, informatics systems, drug information, etc. This level of knowledge is usually characterized by at least 2 years of experience related to clinical pharmacist duties in a specialized clinical area or advanced training/certification.
Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area.
Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. This level of skill is usually characterized by at least 2 years of experience related to clinical pharmacist duties in a specialized clinical area or advanced training/certification.
Ability to communicate orally to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
Ability to communicate in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for all medications including investigational drugs. This level of knowledge is usually characterized by at least 2 years of experience related to clinical pharmacist duties in a specialized clinical area or advanced training/certification.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Education Debt Reduction Program: Applicants selected for this position may be eligible to apply for an award up to the maximum limitations under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program.
Recruitment Incentive in the amount of 10% is authorized.
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If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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