This is the full performance level for a Meds by Mail (MbM) Clinical Pharmacist. The MbM program provides comprehensive outpatient mail pharmacy services to qualifying CHAMPVA beneficiaries as to support VAMC pharmacies in processing outpatient prescriptions in a timely manner. The MbM clinical pharmacist assures prescriptions are processed according to MbM policies and procedures and all applicable federal and state laws or regulations.

Duties

Specialty Team: Performs the following functions in addition to those listed in (a) Prescription Processing. (1) Provides additional patient specific profile review to include: (a) Therapeutic appropriateness of a patient's drug regimen (b) Degree of patient compliance with the prescribed drug regimen (2) Provides medication counseling to patients and/or caregivers (3) Completes medication history including patient interview (4) Performs medication reconciliation updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non VA medications or discontinuing duplicate medications or those the patient is not taking. (5) Communicates with Providers to coordinate care and delivery of Specialty medications in a timely manner to prevent therapy interruption Prescription Processing (1) Provides patient-specific profile review and communicates relevant findings and/or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of the patient both orally and in writing. Profile review will include prospective review and intervention in: (a) Therapeutic duplication in the patient's drug regimen (b) Appropriateness of the drug, dose, frequency, route of administration and patient instructions for use (c) Drug - Drug interactions (d) Allergies and adverse reactions (e) Potential abuse of medication (f) Potential errors with look-alike and/or sound-alike drug pairs (2) Refers medication-related problems to MbM Resolution Team (3) Reports adverse drug events (ADE), near misses and medication errors in alignment with the Meds by Mail reporting program (4) Enters supply orders appropriate for patient care per MbM policy (5) Manages various actions, as appropriate for medication orders to include flagging prescriptions, and using the 'hold medication' function VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM 5:30 PM (Standard to location selected for) Compressed/Flexible:Not Available Telework: Available at management discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:CLINICAL PHARMACIST/PD76310A

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-12 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Specialized Experience: These include, but are not limited to: 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) required by the position 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. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-12 level. Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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 SPECIAL PROGRAMS SVC LINE 2103 Veterans Blvd. Unit 2 Dublin, GA 31021 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]