This CPS functions at the highest level of clinical practice, working independently under their scope of practice, as defined by the individual medical center to directly care for patients. A CPS plays a defined role in budgetary execution and serves as a mid-level provider who functions to initiate, modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Major Duties: a. Clinical Duties: Provides clinical pharmacy services to Behavioral Health Clinic, Mental Health Clinic patients, and other medical center patients by on-site consultations and direct patient management. Examples of such duties are as follows: 1) Assist and be the contact pharmacist for all medication issues related to mental health services. 2) Provides consultations to physicians and other healthcare professionals daily and provides drug information, observations on patient response to therapy, and appropriate recommendations regarding treatment alternatives or additional interventions to maximize patient care outcomes taking into consideration choice of therapy, safety, efficacy, and Pharmacoeconomics. 3) Provide pharmaceutical services to focus on therapeutic drug monitoring. Analyze medication regimens to ensure the most effective, least toxic, and most economical treatment plan. Understands and applies the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic differences in the geriatric population. 4) Interview patients to ascertain significant past medical histo1y and medication history. Evaluate medication regimens for? appropriateness, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, non-compliance and adverse drug events. Performs medication reconciliation. 5) Document all clinical activities, update problem lists, and update medication allergy information in the medical record. 6) May order laboratory tests or other tests as needed to monitor drug therapy effectiveness and safety. 7) May refer to appropriate services as needed via consultations. 8) Designs and/or participates in quality reviews involving drug therapy or clinical pharmacy functions. 9) Participates in review of standard operating procedures, and quality measures to maintain a state of survey readiness. 10) Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relations with others which reflect a cooperative attitude.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all requirements by the time this announcement closes. 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. Language: Be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Licensure: Possess a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the U.S. (i.e. Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. Education: 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 a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) GS-13 Grade Determination: Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, you must possess one-year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12). Equivalent experience to the next lower grade level (GS-12) may include: 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. AND You must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's): Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area. Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise. Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy. Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Preferred Experience: One or more of the following: Completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency program AND/OR: Active and current Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification in Pharmacotherapy or Ambulatory Care AND/OR: Five (5) years of clinical experience in provision of direct patient care preferably with a significant component in pain management. Ability to demonstrate expertise in pain management as a clinical specialist Completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited Post-Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2) residency program in pain management. References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II, Appendix G15, Licensed Pharmacist VA Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: Physical movements involve completion of routine pharmacy functions which include but are not limited to significant computer work/typing, prescription order entry and processing, contact of patients (both face to face and via phone). Certain tasks are repetitive in nature and require multiple steps performed in succession for success. The incumbent should be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without significant difficulty. Incumbent must be able to stand or sit in one place for considerable time during completion of complex tasks. Complexity of mental processes involved is extensive, demanding, and challenging.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.

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 John J Pershing VA Medical Center 1500 North Westwood Boulevard Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 US
• Name: Rebecca Hampton
• Phone: 573-413-3921
• Email: [email protected]