Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hepatitis Pharmacy Program Manager
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hepatitis Pharmacy Program Manager right now, this job will be placed in Maryland. Further informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have ! borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 888576
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Come join our team and get pure job satisfaction, while caring for those who have served (or are currently serving) our country...our nation's Veterans.
As one of the most modern health care facilities in the country, the Baltimore VA Medical Center offers veterans state-of-the-art medical technology, clinical services and research programs. The medical center is home to the worldÂ's first filmless radiology department, which allows health care providers to have nearly instant access to patient radiology images from anywhere in the facility and throughout the health care system. The medical centerÂ's "patient friendly" design features plant-filled atriums, natural light from overhead sky! lights and comfortable patient rooms and waiting areas.
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Top 5 reasons YOU should choose a career with VA:
5. A premium benefits package
4. A fulfilling and challenging work environment
3. Work where you want to live
2. On-the-job growth and advancement
1. To discover the career you want, for the future you
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination
Mu! st be proficient in written and spoken English
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required DUTIES:
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) has multiple roles in the Hepatitis C clinic including educator, clinician, and mentor. The ultimate goals of the Hepatitis C Clinical Pharmacist services are to achieve the best clinical response, enhance patient safety, minimize treatment toxicity and implement strategies to assure the most cost efficient treatment for individual patients. This is accomplished through intensive patient education prior to treatment initiation, ongoing assessment, counseling during treatment and rigorous management of therapeutic related complications to increase the chances of a successful treatment course. The CPS will provide these services at Baltimore and will continue to mentor and educate providers and pharmacists in remote locations who collaborate with the Hepatitis C Cl! inic to manage Hepatitis C treatment for patients in their remote areas! .
In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will conduct local medication use evaluations, contribute to nationally sponsored medication use evaluations, assist with medication cost avoidance initiatives, coordinate formulary conversions, promptly report drug events to the VA Adverse Drug Event Reporting (VADERS) Program, conduct or collaborate on Hepatitis C treatment research projects, and provide student/resident teaching related to rapidly evolving Hepatitis C treatment.
In addition to the basic requirements, completion of an ASHP Accredited PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Practice Residency, and at least one year of experience in Hepatitis C management is highly desired.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The salary is based on the! grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States.
b . License. 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.
c . 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.
d. Physical Requirements. Scope of the Examination: The examination will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies
e. English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in spoken and ! written English
GS-13 - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
! Assignments - The clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice, works independently under their scope of practice as defined by the individual medical center to directly care for patients. A CPS plays a defined role in budgetary execution and serves as a mid-level provider who functions to initiate, modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments; helping achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas; performing physical assessments; and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy.
Ex! perience or Education. In addition to meeting the qualifications at the GS-12 (one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-11) or Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program) you must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12).
Examples of assignments/duties at the GS-12 include but are not limited to
Handle 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; 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 recommendati! ons 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. Have knowledge of professional pharmacy service, the ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff, the knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security, and the skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
In addition to meeting! all of the above requirements a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist must be able to demonstrate the followingÂ…
a. The ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
b. Have an expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area.
c. Have the ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise.
d. Have expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy.
e. The advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : VA Handbook 5005 at http://www.va.gov/! ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local Human Reso! urces Office
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Al l education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: [HR Users: You must insert a detailed statement regarding the physical requirements for this position in accordance with HRML No.! 05-12-02 , Employment of People with Disabilities, Including Under Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u). SAMPLE: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Standing (up to 3 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â"; Hearing (aid permitted)]
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as w! idows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Appli! cation for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMAT! ION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. http://www.sss.gov/
2. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
3. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
4. This vacancy is advertised at the single grade at which this position will be filled above the full performance level.
5. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the step at whi! ch the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The salary is b! ased on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
6. Tour of Duty: Monday thru Friday; 8:00AM - 4:30PM, but may be negotiable.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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