The Long Beach VA Health Care System is currently recruiting one (1) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Outpatient Mental Health & Pain Management) within the Pharmacy Service. The incumbent functions as a pharmacist in accordance with the guidance set forth in Pharmacy Service policies and procedures, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee minutes, Pharmacist Scope of Practice, established protocols, VA regulations, and State and Federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties may include but are not limited to: Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their specific needs and to provide care needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. Provides medication management of chronic diseases consistent with their CPS Scope of Practice including medication initiation, dose titration or adjustment, discontinuation, assessment and therapeutic monitoring, patient education and medication adherence enhancement. Provides medication management consistent with their CPS Scope of Practice including, but not limited to, the management of parenteral nutrition, anticoagulants, antibiotic stewardship, vaccinations, and discharge medications. Competent in all computer programing and technologies that support assigned duties. Assists in the operation in other areas of Pharmacy Service, including distribution and clinical work in other areas (i.e., medication order review and verification) as assigned. Dispenses medications in accordance with dosage form requirements(outpatient, unit dose, intra venous admixture or ward stock/automatic replenishment) as assigned. Provides continuing education ( drug information, in-service, etc.) to peers, patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals when requested. The incumbent actively participates in the formal and informal education of pharmacy trainees when requested by the Pharmacy Service to serve as a preceptor for trainees. Minimally, this involves planning, supervising and implementing graduate, undergraduate, residency, and internship programs offered in cooperation with affiliated institutions. Responsible for the overall management of the assigned clinic/ clinical area, including but not limited to developing and maintaining the clinic grids, maximizing and sustaining clinic utilization, managing missed opportunities, coordinating clinic cancellations, managing discharge planning, reducing medication-related re-hospitalization, and restructuring as necessary to effectively maintain patient care in response to staffing needs. Participates in other duties as assigned by the Chief, Pharmacy Service and/ or direct supervisor(s ). Work Schedule: Variable shifts. Telework: 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: Citizenship: Citizen of the United States Education: Applicants must possess one of the following: 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. 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-13 Clinical Pharmacy Specialist: In addition to time-in-grade requirements, applicants must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. In addition, applicants must meet the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 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: Experience in Mental Health and/or Pain Management References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15 - Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standards. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 25 pounds; Light carrying, under 25 pounds; Pushing (4 hours); Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (8 hours); Climbing, legs only (2hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; 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 Long Beach VA Medical Center 5901 East Seventh Street Long Beach, CA 90822 US
• Name: Ross Rucks
• Phone: 562-540-4595
• Email: [email protected]