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Summary VA Illiana Health Care System has a Clinical Pharmacist opening at their Danville VA Medical Center. Our clinical pharmacists ensure the safe and appropriate use of medications; and advocate rational drug therapy through evaluation of the appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient specific factors, individualization of drug therapy, providing medications and drug information. Responsibilities Assignments involve a wide range of pharmacy services including those of a complex and highly specialized nature. This includes the proper verification, labeling, compounding, and dispensing of medications, the preparation of sterile I.V. admixtures and solutions, chemotherapy, and hyperalimentations. Render professional advice to physicians, consultants, and nursing personnel regarding medication dosing and dosage forms, routes of administration, frequency of administration, storage, and preparation. Communicate with providers and nurses as well as other pharmacists, technicians, and clerical staff. Consultant on pharmaceutical matters to various personnel in all aspects of the operation of pharmacy at this medical center. Perform Performance Improvement activities, including participation in meetings and educational programs, collecting and reporting data. Identify problems and offers solution proposals when assigned specific team leader functions. Provide on-the-job training to new employees, pharmacy students, and volunteers. Apply information gained at meetings by regular review of meeting agendas and minutes. Maintain knowledge of trends in the practice of pharmacy and controlled substance handling. Ensure pharmacy service follows federal laws, national and VISN guidance, local policies and any standards established by regulatory bodies (i.e., Joint Commission). Serve as a drug information resource by providing up-to-date drug information to prescribers, other health care professionals, patients, and caregivers. Provide guidance and functions as a role model to less skilled personnel in attaining increased proficiency. Verify the work produced for and by the pharmacy technicians as legally specified by licensure and as per policies established at this facility. Perform the work as assigned and to assist other positions as volume and workflow dictates in other work areas. Use judgment and initiative to ensure that the work of the pharmacy is completed daily. Participate in development of educational programs and provide in-services beneficial to pharmacy and its staff. Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive information from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable law and regulations. Follow applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in a computer agreement which the employee signs. Work Schedule: Rotating tours to include Holidays, nights, and weekends. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. 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 Citizen: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language: You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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. OR 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. 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 requirements. GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist: Experience: 1 full year of experience where you served in a developmental capacity after earning education cited above. Residency and fellowship training programs in a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice may be substituted for creditable experience on a year-for year basis. The pharmacy residency program must be accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). OR Education: Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program Demonstrated 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. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/55, PART II, APPENDIX G15 LICENSED PHARMACIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: Considerable periods of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and pushing or pulling of carts are inherent in the position. Bending, stooping, and lifting of supplies is necessary, mostly under 50 pounds. 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: 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: Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Management officials will provide information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable..... click apply for full job details
