The primary responsibility is to provide pharmaceutical services to the veteran population served by the Pharmacy Service at the HWWVAMC.

Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as subject matter expert and medical center point of contact for medication reconciliation and pharmacy discharge process. Coordinates pharmacy discharge program, including collection, analysis and reporting of discharge quality assurance data; development of policy and procedures; and training of other pharmacy personnel. Works to reduce waste by delaying fills for medications that patient already has at home. Ensures that medications are left in secure location if patient is not immediately leaving the hospital. Collaborates with clinical pharmacy practitioners to ensure that patients are scheduled for appropriate follow-up care in pharmacy-managed clinics (PACT, CHF, Anticoagulation). Performs follow-up phone calls to recently discharged patients to discuss and address any medication-related issues. Reviews discharge prescription orders not picked up; facilitates pick-up or mail as appropriate if patient went home without medications. Ensures all window and discharge medications are filled accurately and in a timely fashion. Provides findings and responses to drug information requests to prescribers in a timely manner and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed. Investigates and resolves medication discrepancies with the prescribing provider or assigned clinical pharmacy specialist. Notifying supervisor or other designated personnel of actual or anticipated shortages of medications and supplies. Receives, interprets and evaluates medication orders for both accuracy and appropriateness using acceptable pharmacy practice standards. Work Schedule: Varies based on needs of the service. Compressed/Flexible:Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English. Hold a 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. Or, on track to complete a 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. Have a doctoral degree in psychology or have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully complete a re-specialization program, have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 AND have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA OR new VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation. Be a 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 Have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree OR Received an advanced degree from an accredited program or are on track to complete advanced degree from an accredited program by the time of hire. 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). Grade Determinations: 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program. A pharmacist in this assignment handles routine medication-related activities in accordance with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and national policies and regulations. 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. Preferred Experience: 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program. References: VA Handbook 5005/36, Part II, Appendix G-15 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-12. Physical Requirements: Employees are typically expected to work forty hours per week. This may include nights, weekends and/or holidays as assigned. Incumbent may be required to work alone. Principle duties require repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboards, etc.). May require lifting and a carrying light loads (under 15lbs.), including boxes and equipment; stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers, etc.); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours). Normal ranges of hearing and vision are required to perform work and communicate effectively; must have the visual ability to distinguish between basic colors and shades of color. An ability to perform tasks requiring rapid mental and muscular coordination functions simultaneously is necessary. Incumbent must be physically capable of operating various types of equipment used for the job. Incumbent must possess emotional and mental stability. Must be able to work closely with others.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Huntington VA Medical Center 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV 25704 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]