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

Duties

Duties: The Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP), Primary Care, utilizes expertise in the area of Primary Care to provide medication management to optimize patient care. As an advanced practitioner of Primary Care he/she is authorized within the guidelines of a scope of practice to function as a provider of services to patients of the VA TVHS requiring minimal supervision in both the practice area of Primary Care as well as the specialty practice area in which he/she is assigned. The Primary Care CPP utilizes specialized expertise in the area of Primary Care aligning with the goals and objectives of medicine and specialty services to optimize patient care and is responsible for oversight of all clinical pharmacy activities and consultations in Primary Care settings for patients in whom they are assigned. Principal responsibilities include evidence-based pharmacotherapy management (including identification of patient specific medication issues such as drug interactions, adverse effects, lack of effectiveness, appropriateness, and compliance problems), and provision of drug information service to medicine and specialty services both inpatient/outpatient and to other areas within Clinical Pharmacy Service as requested. Attends and participates in team meetings, conferences, and other meetings as required for the purpose of making recommendations and providing consultation in all Pharmacy-related matters to Primary Care for the Pharmacy service line. Directly assists other providers in rational medication selection by providing written and/or verbal consultation. Is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining effective clinical pharmacy programs by implementing rational cost-effective drug therapy to improve patient outcomes within medicine and specialty services. Provides medication information to medicine and specialty team members as required. Provides assistance in development of policies as requested. Participates in developing criteria for drug utilization evaluations, data collection, trending reports, another quality assurance activities as required to ensure appropriate and safe drug utilization. Assists in initiation of medication use improvement strategies including development of quick order sets, clinical reminders, patient/provider education handouts, and development and implementation of pharmacotherapy protocols. Ensures the safety and efficacy of the medication use process in the area assigned by reporting adverse drug effects, medication errors, and other quality issues. Performs data analysis to measure performance, trend changes, and implement quality improvement strategies. Serves as liaison to pharmacy service for Primary Care services, serving as the local VAMC subject matter expert in Primary Care. Reports directly to and requires minimal supervision by the Primary Care/Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Programs Supervisor. The incumbent will ensure that all prescriptions and actions meet proper eligibility criteria on a patient specific basis and the National Formulary and Non-Formulary procedures are followed. This includes adherence to all national, VISN and local criteria or use treatment algorithms. Assures compliance with VA and other accrediting bodies in terms of meeting all medication use standards. Actively participates in local, state, and national organizations related to the advancement of the pharmaceutical profession. Work Schedule: TBD Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 70849-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact [email protected] , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

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. 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.) (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 Tect (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). Grade Determinations: GS-13 Pharmacists should demonstrate the following Full Performance KSAs: 1. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions. 2. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standard for their program area. 3. Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise. 4. Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy. 5. Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Preferred Experience: Doctor of Pharmacy degree plus (1),(2), or (3), below: 1) Completions of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residency and Threes (3) years of practice with substantial component of patient care activities acting as a mid-level provider in the specialty area of primary care and/or geriatrics. 2) Completion BOTH an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice and a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency with focus in chronic disease state management and three additional years of practice with a substantial component of patient care activities serving as mid-level provider in specialty area of primary care and/or geriatrics. 3) Completion of BOTH an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and a ASHP PGY-2 Specialty Ambulatory Care Residency with substantial component of patient care activities during the residency, serving as a mid-level provider in specialty area of primary care and/or geriatrics. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the following duties: lifting (up to 50 lbs); carrying (up to 50 pounds). Applicants must have use of all fingers. Walking or standing for up to 8-hours. Kneeling intermittently multiple times for up to 8-hours. Use of both legs is required. Must possess visual acuity to read typed print. Keen hearing (aids permitted). Mental stability must be required to handle rigors of the position. The loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated by satisfactory use of prosthesis.

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/.

Contacts

• Address Tennessee Valley HCS - Nashville 1310 24th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 US
• Name: Starshemac Simmons
• Phone: (919)-761-0932
• Email: [email protected]