Clinical Pharmacist
Location: Hot Springs, South Dakota
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is employing Clinical Pharmacist right now, this position will be settled in South Dakota. For detail informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 976623
Salary: To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, an! d professional accomplishments.
You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.
If you are trans! itioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you! to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans .
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (" I CARE ").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/ .
PLEASE NOTE: Qualified clinical trainees, residents, fellows, interns, etc. are encouraged to apply; please follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.
The VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) is located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dak! ota, where we are known for our blue skies, pine forests, rich history, moderate climate and friendly western hospitality. VA BHHCS provides primary and secondary medical and surgical care, along with residential rehabilitation treatment program (RRTP) services, extended nursing home care and tertiary psychiatric inpatient care services, for veterans residing in South Dakota and portions of Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Care is delivered through the Fort Meade (near Sturgis) and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers, as well as through a number of community-based outpatient and rural outreach clinics. VA Black Hills is part of VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). http://www.blackhills.va.gov/
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 . The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experien! ce and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be plac! ed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship
English language proficiency
Background/suitability investigation
Physical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy DUTIES:
The primary responsibility is coordination and provision of clinical pharmacy services to patients enrolled in a Mental Health program. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) will be a resource on mental health psychopharmacology for VA BHHCS as a whole. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Pharmacy Department, applies clinical knowledge and skills when performing pharmaceutical functions and pat! ient care activities in the Pharmacy and Medical Center. Incumbent serves as a provider with prescribing privileges as outlined in the individualÂ's Scope of Practice for Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS). The primary responsibility of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is the provision of evidence-based pharmaceutical care services through both interaction with patients and providers. The pharmacist monitors and manages drug therapy for patients referred with chronic disease states (anticoagulation, etc.). The incumbent provides pharmaceutical care utilizing an advanced in-depth knowledge of current literature and contemporary practice of medications. This pharmacist promotes and manages drug therapy based on current clinical knowledge
that is consistent with policies established at the national, VISN, and local levels. The scope of this practice includes patient teaching, quality assurance, staff education and consultation, and is often in association with or in s! upport of pharmacists, providers, nurses, dietitians, and other health ! care practitioners. VA Black Hills supports a PGY1 and PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency program.
Work Schedule: This position is part of the President's Mental Health Initiative program and may require working extended hours to include evenings and weekends.
Relocation expenses and/or incentives have not been authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship
English language proficiency (written and spoken)
Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required.
License, Registration, Certification Requirements (as applicable)
Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program
1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) level
Preferred experience: Mental Health and/or PGY1 and PGY2 residency.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Pharma! cists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs):
1. Comprehensive knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy such as quality assurance/utilization review, informatics systems, drug information, etc. This level of knowledge is usually characterized by at least 1 year of experience in a specialized clinical area or advanced training/certification.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacoeconomics and pharmacotherapeutics. This level of knowledge is usually characterized by at least 1 year of experience in a specialized clinical area or advanced training/certification.
3. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
4. Knowledge of the design, conduct, and interpretation of contr! olled clinical drug trials or other research related to health care.
5.. Ability to communicate orally / in writing to persuade and influence clinical decisions
6. Comprehensive knowledge of DEA, FDA, VA, the State (Territory of District of Columbia, if appropriate), TJC and other standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non - scheduled drugs to both inpatients and outpatients (including research and investigational drugs).
7. Ability to manage people and/or programs.
References: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G15, LICENSED PHARMACIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated June 7, 2012.
Salary to be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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 test! ed will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. [If applicable]
NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. 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.
Veteran's 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 DD-214(s) showing all dates of service a! s well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally,! veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Vetera! n Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed. Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive sta! tus.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill add! itional vacancies.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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