Pharmacist - Intermittent

Summary

This Clinical Pharmacist position is in Pharmacy services at the Togus VA Medical Center, located at the 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330 location.

Duties

• VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws https://vacareers.va.gov/employment-benefits/total-rewards/ The Clinical Pharmacist (Staff Pharmacist) functions as a member of the health care team by providing services which are based on the knowledge and skills represented by licensure as a registered pharmacist. Duties may include but are not limited to: Responsible for verifying the legality of each prescription and checking the patient's medication profile for appropriate therapeutic use and dosage, therapeutic duplication and polypharmacy, allergies, drug interactions, other potential contraindications and patient eligibility before processing and verifying orders. Responsible for viewing the patient's medications, notes, allergies, labs and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems. Evaluates all chemotherapy orders for appropriateness based on disease state, regimen, patient specific factors and laboratory results and ensures the double-check is completed on all orders prior to dispensing. Contact the provider to clarify orders as needed prior to dispensing. Responsible for completing medication histories, including patient or caregiver interviews, to reconcile medications and assure an accurate medication profile for both VA and non-VA medications. Documents all clinical interventions in the medical record. Monitor and assess the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Responsible for counseling patients or caregivers on medication regimens to ensure proper use, compliance, and understanding of therapy. Responsible to become familiar with the use and function of all automated devices or technologies used routinely to process, fill and deliver orders. Responsible for the oversight of pharmacy technician work for all aspects of preparation and distribution. Manages recalls and medication shortages by substituting alternative dosage strength/instructions of the same medication or by suggesting therapeutic substitutions to the provider. Responsible for monthly inspections of pharmacy, ward and/or clinic stocks of medication for compliance with national and local regulations. Emergency crash cart maintenance is also included in the pharmacist's responsibility. Supervise technicians and have knowledge of all the duties in their assigned area. Work Schedule: This intermittent position offers variable hours, with an estimated 2 to 3 shifts per week. Scheduled hours are subject to change based on departmental needs. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 402-F2446 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized NOTIFICATIONS: This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is covered by a special rate. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) will be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

Qualifications

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. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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 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. NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetence or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the State for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C. § 7402(f)). Effective November 30, 1999, this is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to licensed pharmacists on VA rolls as of that date, provided they maintain continuous appointment and are not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license, registration or certification. 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: Grade Determinations: Clinical Pharmacist (Full Performance Level), GS-12: Experience or Education. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following: One (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11, OR Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program. AND Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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…

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.