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VA Hudson Valley Health Care System is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, New York, surrounded by amazing hiking, biking and walking trails as well as a host of wonderful outdoor activities including activities on the Hudson River. The Hudson Valley is a hotbed for culture art, music, literature and more -- in towns, like Woodstock, Bethel, Rye, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Cold Spring and more. With historic locations like Hyde Park (home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt), Newburgh (the site of one of George Washington's Headquarters during the revolution) and the historic U.S. Military Academy, the area offers an abundance of single-person and family activities. In addition to the natural splendor of the area, VA Hudson Valley is also located 38 miles (a one-hour train ride) from New York City, home of the New York Yankees, Broadway shows, amazing museums and restaurants and so much more; a four-hour drive from Boston; and a 6-hour drive to Washington D.C. VA Hudson Valley 1,600 employees are committed to the more than 150,000 Veterans we serve in the region and look forward to the Hudson Valley as a backdrop for all we do each day.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. 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. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
08/18/2017 to 09/01/2017
$106,902 - $129,276 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
25% or less - Travel is required to the Castle Point Campus and the Community Based Oupatient Clinics (CBOCs) locations: Carmel, Pine Plains, Goshen, Monticello, New City, Port Jervis and Poughkeepsie
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Part-time - Part Time 16 hours
13
No
VHA620-2017-194-2001760-BU
477394100
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- is an advanced practice provider responsible for providing comprehensive disease state medication management for veteran patients. Utilizes a Clinical Scope of Practice to initiate, modify, and discontinue medication therapy, using current VA guidelines, for patients who meet preset guidelines, or have been consulted to them to optimize patient clinical outcomes. Must be a licensed professional with knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. Patient visits may be scheduled or unscheduled. Patient visits may be conducted via face-to-face, telephone visits, group visits, secure messaging, chart consults, and/or telehealth appointments. The CPS strives to improve access of Veterans to CPS clinical services. Also serve as a liaison between Pharmacy Services and Primary care to promote the advancement of clinical pharmacy services, and to optimize resources and patient clinical outcomes. May assist in the development of outcome monitoring parameters to assess the impact of clinical pharmacy services. Should have the ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff. Should be up-to-date on current primary care disease state guidelines, and competent in managing assigned patients with minimal oversight.
Customer Service
1) Treats patients, team members, other facility employees and visitors with respect.
Responds to needs appropriate for the service in a courteous and timely manner.
2) Demonstrates appropriate and proactive interpersonal skills to achieve the goals of the
service. Acts as a team member and is supportive of the group's efforts at all times.
3) Demonstrates an ability to work under a variety of circumstances to maximize group
productivity and quality.
Clinical
1) Is directly involved in the design, implementation and monitoring of therapeutic drug
plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers
in an assigned area.
2) Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the
medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate.
3) Is actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness,
drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and
therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides
appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
Education and Research
1) Participates in the training and In-servicing of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians,
pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and other medical center personnel as required.
2) Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications
and medical devices. Is able to adjust communication and tracking methods based on age
and developmental considerations. Is able to accurately assess and document patient
comprehension. Is able to refer patients to educational programs provided at the medical
center by multidisciplinary teams.
3) Is skilled at using both written and verbal communication techniques in teaching others.
Drug Information
1) Serves as an authority on drug usage, interactions, over-dosages, and compliance to
medical staff, nursing staff, technicians and students. Uses appropriate references to
research drug information.
2) Has a good working knowledge of information resources, both written and electronic.
3) Maintains a current knowledge of therapeutics and disease management.
4) Provides timely and accurate responses to drug information inquiries from all customers.
Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, 2 days per week
Functional Statement Title/#: Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Physical Requirements:
Basic Requirements:
Education
(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 (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.)
(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).
c. 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.
Preferred Experience:
Pharmacist must possess the knowledge and skills of the position including:
a. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management
decisions.
b. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area.
c. Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their
program area or area of clinical expertise.
d. Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of
pharmacy.
e. Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical
assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,
AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic;
religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical
competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and
experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying
experience, including volunteer experience.
Grade Determinations: In addition to the GS-13 requirements, must have 1 year of professional pharmacy experience equivalent to at least GS-12
References: VA Handbook 5005/55, Part 11, Appendix G15. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidates education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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