This position is located in the Pharmacy Branch within the Division of Clinical Services, at Crownpoint Service Unit, Crownpoint, NM. The incumbent serves as a Clinical Applications Coordinator (CAC) and Pharmacy informaticist, providing an advanced level of competency in pharmacy care and improving patient care through the use of automation tools such as the computerization of clinical information to improve the standard of direct patient care.

Duties

Implements and supports multi-service software packages that automate the capture of clinical encounter information and its subsequent retrieval. Analyzes and evaluates processes related to information flow. Serves as liaison between service lines, clinics and departments concerning these processes, both clinical, business and administrative. Provides training on current software applications, new features and ensures training is scheduled for new users. Works with various departments in the refining and evaluation of existing health-related software modules and programs. Makes appropriate recommendations for process design and assess current process deficiencies created through the implementation of new technology. Works with the Clinical Applications Coordinator with items that relate to the pharmacy side of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) including all EHR patches that effect pharmacy. Evaluates medication regimens for appropriateness, interactions, therapeutic duplications, nonadherence, and adverse drug events. Provides education to patients and their families about medications and health-related information. Keeps abreast of appropriate issues and trends as they relate to health care education.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Individual Occupational Requirements Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. Education A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure Applicants must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GS-0660-12 Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Providing clinical pharmacy and drug information services to individuals and the preparation of the complete range of sterile products and intravenous additives for a medical facility; ensuring correct labeling, handling and storage of pharmaceutical products; advising physicians of possible safety issues; compounding drugs as prescribed; and teaching pharmacy techniques/procedures to other pharmacists. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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 Crownpoint Healthcare Facility PO Box 358 Crownpoint, NM 87313 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]