This position serves as the Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner at the Asheville VA Medical Center, Department of Pharmacy, in Asheville NC, providing Comprehensive medication management in Primary Care through direct patient care and in the development of clinical pharmacy programs in ambulatory care.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist) duties include but are not limited to: Incumbent serves as a preceptor to residents and students on clinical rotations sponsored by accredited schools of pharmacy. Incumbent provides drug information and drug literature analysis as requested by the professional staff. Incumbent coordinates, plans, conducts and documents appropriate education and training programs for medical, pharmacy and nursing staff to meet program, departmental and hospital goals and objectives. Incumbent provides patient oriented educational activities that include disease states commonly encountered in the ambulatory care environment and written patient information materials. Incumbent maintains knowledge of current pharmacologic therapies and shares information with pharmacy, medical and nursing staff when appropriate. Initiates and provides clinical pharmacotherapy services in ambulatory care clinics and Primary Care clinics as designated by the Clinical Chief, Pharmacy Service and Chief, Primary Care. Provides advanced pharmacology and therapeutics consultation to the Medical Center professional staff regarding ambulatory care pharmacotherapies. Evaluates non-formulary drug use through in-depth evaluation of patient condition and recommends alternatives when indicated Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings. These findings are documented in progress notes in the electronic medical record and are communicated to the patient care team. Identifies actual and potential drug-related problems that may affect ambulatory care patients and acts to achieve problem resolution. Works collaboratively with clinical pharmacist specialists and patient care team in an effort to achieve continuity of care. Weighs the risk: benefit ratio of various therapeutic alternatives, develops a therapeutic plan utilizing the cost-effective pharmacologic treatment modalities available and institutes the plan or communicates the plan to the patient's primary care provider(s). Develops individualized dosing regimens based on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drug(s) employed and patient condition and institutes the regimen or makes appropriate recommendations to the primary care provider(s). Develops rational alternative treatment plans in cases where the initial plan fails to achieve the desired therapeutic result and communicates this with the primary care providers. Educates patients on the proper use and care of their medications and medication refill procedures. Evaluates and ensures optimal medication regimens through analysis of medication profiles, laboratory data, medical and social data and direct patient observation or interaction. Assists in the collection, reporting and assessment of Adverse Drug Reactions. Applies drug literature analysis to develop and design clinically oriented responses to anticoagulation and primary care staff. Provides literature interpretation and recommendations to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee as a consultant in drug information. Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday -Friday Telework: Ad hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacy technicians appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, 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.) Must be a 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. 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: In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must meet the following grade requirement: GS-13 Experience. Must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level next lower grade level, which includes, but is not limited to handling routine medication-related activities in accordance with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and national policies and regulations. 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. Pharmacist must demonstrate the following KSAs for the GS-13: 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. 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). Preferred Experience: Experience in Primary Care as a Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner +/-Residency training BCACP. References: VA Handbook 5005 Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-13. Physical Requirements: VA Handbook 5019 Physical Requirements.

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 Charles George VA Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 US
• Name: Hilda Cobb
• Phone: (919) 408-1864
• Email: [email protected]