This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Functions as an advanced practice provider for Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) services to achieve defined outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned care area(s). Functions as part of the interdisciplinary team to provide PGx-based CMM, which may include, but is not limited to: Prescribes, monitors, and adjusts medications related to PGx management. Obtains pertinent medical history and obtains accurate medication related history and PGx family history from patient and via chart review. Obtains oral informed consent and documents this encounter in the electronic medical record. Orders PGx testing when indicated to aid in the process of medication and dosage selection or deprescribing. Monitors, and interprets pharmacogenomic results and other needed labs; implements follow up on treatment actions as clinically indicated. Evaluates third party pharmacogenomic testing results to determine clinical validity and utility for the Veteran served. Utilizes race-agnostic PGx dosing guidelines and algorithms in accordance with PharmGKB statement on eliminating race-based medicine. Identifies and reconciles drug-gene, drug-gene-disease, and drug-drug gene (i.e., phenoconversion) interactions. Ensures PGx testing and test results are handled in an ethical manner-- also considering social and legal implications---and that patients are provided access to their genetic data when applicable. Designs patient-specific medication and dosage regimens based on a person's PGx profile and other pertinent factors, such as pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of a medication, drug-drug, and drug gene interactions, comorbidities, patient demographics, and laboratory data to optimize patient outcomes. Provides resources and education that empower patients to make informed healthcare decisions about undergoing PGx testing and understanding their test results. Ensures referral for complex for unstable patients to higher level care, when needed. Communicates with team for next steps and coordination of care, when necessary Clinical - Indirect Patient care Activities Administrative Support / Program Management Provides professional and technical advice, support, and assistance to all customers with a view towards accomplishing the service mission (i.e. customer service). Personal interactions will be free of legitimate negative feedback. Guides, orients and trains employees, students, and residents to ensure efficient, high-quality productivity and in keeping with professional and VA standards. Ensures that all areas of responsibility are addressed in a timely and effective manner. Work Schedule: M-F; 8:00am - 4:30pm, weekends, as needed based on operational needs Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact: [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) 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.)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. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency. Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist (Full Performance Level): Experience or Education. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following: 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, ~OR~ Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program. Knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. GS-13 Clinical Pharmacist: Experience. In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs): Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following 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: Specialized training in pharmacogenomics. References: VA Handbook 5005/55 Part II Appendix G15 The full performance level of the GS-0660 job series is GS-12. This position is being filled at the GS-13 grade level. Physical Requirements: Functional Requirements: heavy lifting (45lbs and over); reaching above shoulder use of fingers; walking (3 hours per day); standing (6 hours per day); kneeling (2 hours per day); both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing aid (aid permitted.)

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 Marion VA Medical Center 2401 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959 US
• Name: Loretta Wright
• Phone: (443) 422-0571
• Email: [email protected]