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 Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf This pharmacist primarily functions as the overnight and / or evening pharmacist in the inpatient pharmacy, working the of tours. This pharmacist maintains full in-depth Pharmacy services with regard to disease state management, drug distribution, drug information, and pharmaceutical education to patients and other health care staff in inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care areas. He/she will maintain an exceptional level of competence through self-study and continuing education. Functions will include but not be limited to drug regimen review, assessment, patient interview, counseling, clinical interventions as needed with the health care providers, interpretation of provider orders, dispensing of medications, compounding IV, chemotherapy, biologics, and hazardous drugs according to the most recent guidelines, counseling patients on proper use of medication, administration, drug information, and storage. This pharmacist may function as a preceptor for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy students. The pharmacist may participate in programs such as Medication Use Evaluation, Adverse Drug Reporting, Drug Information, acute care rounding, and other areas as assigned. Clinical Provides drug information to the Medical Center staff concerning proper drug selection, optimal dosage and route of administration, recognition and management of drug interactions and reactions, and proper handling and storage of medications. Engages in direct and/or supportive patient care for an aging adult population, which requires knowledge, skills and consideration for specific patient conditions. Provides patient education and information on the drugs prescribed upon discharge from the hospital and upon ambulatory care clinic visits. Effectively documents pharmaceutical care in a timely and accurate manner. Dispensing Dispenses medication upon computer-generated orders or written orders of providers, in accordance with dosage form requirements. (Outpatient, unit dose, intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, etc.). Inputs and/or verifies information into the computer system for outpatient, unit-dose, ward stock, and intravenous admixture programs. Receives and verifies VA Community Care prescriptions for proper eligibility. Enters properly authorized VACC orders in the VISTA package to process and fill or handles as a non-formulary medication as required. Contacts VACC provider if a change is required or if the non-formulary request is denied and advises the VACC provider of a clinically appropriate replacement. Work Schedule: Tuesday - Sunday 7:00pm-7:00am; Monday 11:00pm-7:00am; Holidays 7:00pm-7:00am Compressed/Flexible:Available Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

***DUTIES CONTINUED*** Education: Participates in the education of VA/Texas Tech postgraduate Pharmacy Residents, undergraduate pharmacy students, and Amarillo College pharmacy technician students as assigned. Accepts responsibility for obtaining sufficient formal continuing education to maintain state licensure. Due to the nature of the position, the incumbent will be expected to maintain a self-study program sufficient to ensure his/her continued competence in sophisticated clinical decision-making regarding appropriate drug utilization in the clinic setting. Assists in the training of new personnel with routine job duties. Orients, trains, and/or instructs employees and students from TTU/AC in specific tasks as assigned. Participates in delivering a continuing education program for staff pharmacists, aimed at maintaining state licensure, continuing competence in an ever-changing pharmaceutical environment, and encouraging further use and development of clinical skills. Research: Assists in organization and coordination of Pharmacy Service participation in investigational drug studies when assigned. Program Management: Completes quality assurance audits of clinical programs, drug distribution systems, controlled substance records, and other areas of Pharmacy Service as assigned. Observes stock levels on a daily basis and assists purchasing agent with ordering by maintaining a list of items needed. Receives controlled substances and enters into stock in accordance with VA Regulations. Incumbent is aware of the goal of Pharmacy Service and the Medical Center and strives to attain those goals. 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. Education: (1) 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. (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. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d) 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. 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. Preferred Experience: VA Experience At least one year hospital or retail experience Licensed preceptor References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/55 Part II Appendix G15 dated June 7, 2012. 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: The position will require moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), heavy carrying (45 pounds), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking (

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Note: If your school was accredited by Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the ACPE website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

Note: 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).

Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Contacts

• Address Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center 6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West Amarillo, TX 79106 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]