Performs as a Clinical Pharmacist with full professional authority, knowledge, and judgment, operating as a generalist, with advanced level of responsibility and experience in all aspects of the total Pharmacy operation. Will be active in such areas as Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacies, Automated Drug Distribution Systems, procurement, consultation, stock control, research, bulk compounding, prepackaging and storage.

Duties

Major Duties include: Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness of therapy, incompatibilities, and drug interactions. Takes corrective action in all obvious instances of inappropriate therapy, incompatibilities or drug interactions. Provides accurate, unbiased and cost-effective drug information to health care providers and patients. Provides patient consultations to improve patient understanding and compliance in their drug regimen. Interprets, evaluates, and applies an extensive spectrum of professional knowledge to the processing and manufacturing of a broad array of parenteral solutions which include large volume parenterals, piggyback parenterals, hyper alimentation solutions, chemotherapy solutions, syringes, renal dialysis solutions and irrigation solutions. Provides accurate and timely IV admixture information to all health care system staff. Evaluates physicians orders as to appropriateness based on patient medication profiles, inputs information into computer system if assigned, dispenses medication in accordance with dosage form requirements. Provides quality control analysis for dispensing activities of automated dispensing equipment of Pharmacy technicians. Follows all aseptic techniques when admixing sterile solutions and chemotherapy. Maintains sterile compounding areas in full compliance with USP Standards. Receives and accurately interprets all written orders received from physicians, dentists and other health care professionals utilizing professional knowledge of drugs and VA policy and procedures contacting the practitioner when an order is unclear or questionable. Resolves problems in day-to-day routines associated with the drug distribution process such as unusual usage patterns, inadequate dosage forms, missing doses or other general operation problems. Monitors and reports utilization of pharmaceutical products to maintain adequate supplies. Submits solicited reports on time. Provides strict security of all controlled substances by reviewing orders and records. Verifies daily that perpetual inventory of all Schedule II through Schedule V narcotics is accurate. Uses prescribed record keeping, controls, and knowledge of rules and regulations regarding controlled substances. Maintains accurate records of all workload accomplished in the IV area. Reports information in appropriate AMIS format when required. Ensures IV and chemotherapy solutions are manufactured in accordance with the latest acceptable standards and are delivered on a timely basis to appropriate personnel. Directs and inspects the work of technicians involved in the technical functions of Pharmacy to ensure accurate and timely pharmaceutical services. Perform other duties assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Subject to change based upon agency needs) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Title/Functional Statement #:Clinical Pharmacist/PD00024F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of 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. 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.) (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). 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. 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:GS-11 Pharmacist Experience, Education, and Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements. (NOTE: See exception to licensure requirement in subparagraph 2c(1) above.)Assignment. Pharmacists at this grade level serve in a developmental capacity. GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist (Full Performance Level) Experience or Education. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following: 1. 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, OR 2. Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program. 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. References: VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II, Appendix G15 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-11 to GS-12. Physical Requirements: Light carrying, under 15 lbs.; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 4 hours); Standing (up to 4 hours); Both legs required; Both eyes required; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted).

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 Biloxi VA Medical Center 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS 39531 US
• Name: Leslie Cruz
• Phone: 228-260-3377
• Email: [email protected]