Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (PharmEconomics)
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Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (PharmEconomics) right now, this position will be placed in Nevada. More details about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1013168
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
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.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range! of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the large! st, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov
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.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the step at which the candi! date will be placed. The salary is based on the step approved for the selected candidate.
Appointment Information: An applicant selected for this position may be placed into a temporary appointment, not to exceed one year and one day, pending completion of the boarding process.
This pharmacist develops and coordinates pharmacy and Health Care System activities directed at the containment and reduction of drug therapy costs. Particular emphasis is on providing the most appropriate, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy to patients. This pharmacist will work collaboratively with the Clinical Coordinator, ADP/Data Manager, Drug Information Coordinator and other health care professionals as appropriate to continually review and implement the cost effective use of medication at the VASNHCS. This position is responsible to the Chief, Pharmacy Service.
PGY 2 Residency in Pharmacoeconomics preferred TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required RELOCATION AUTHO! RIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Background ! and/or security investigation
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Certification in anticoagulation management preferred
Must pass pre-employment physical exam; designated and/or random drug test
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - Incomplete packages will be rated INELIGIBLE DUTIES:
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PharmEconomics, identifies target areas, formulates and develops plans for implementation, performs training of staff, and provides documentation to assess progress for pharmacoeconomic programs, and serves as a Pharmacy Service representative on various Health Care System and VISN committees.
Additionally, the duties of this position encompass such areas as Program Management, Pharmaceutical Care Activities, Education and Training, and Outcomes/Research including, but not limited to, the following specific tasks:
Continually identifies and implements strategies to optimize the cost-effective use of medications at the! VASNHCS. Some examples include, implementation of VA clinical practice guidelines, tablet splitting endeavors, procurement and drug availability, etc. Continually reviews economic impact and compliance with these endeavors, and provides input to the Chief, Pharmacy Service.
Actively participates in the development of the VISN formulary to promote literature-based cost effective drug therapy.
Critically reviews non-formulary drug requests for appropriateness, and provides feedback to providers and pharmacy section supervisors. Serves as a reference to front line pharmacist in the approval of questionable requests. Tracks and trends non-formulary usage by drug, service, and provider to identify target areas of inappropriate usage; maintains database of non-formulary requests to ensure adequate clinical outcomes are obtained and works with providers to identify pharmacological alternatives if they are not.
Responsible for national contract compliance, to include t! racking and trending usage and providing recommendations and support fo! r implementation.
Responsible for PBM Performance Measures and works with leadership and clinical staff to implement strategies and meet measures.
Works with the Pharmacy Leadership to conduct prospective/ retrospective drug use evaluations of high-use, high cost, or high-risk drugs. Works in conjunction with the Pharmacy Informatics Program Manager to prepare and report analysis of data, make recommendations for corrective action, and develop education programs/interventions that would alter aberrant prescribing or work patterns.
Provides direct patient care activities in the outpatient clinics and/or the inpatient areas. Clinical activities are focused on addressing formulary selection, minimizing polypharmacy, and promoting the cost-effective use of medications; documents all interventions in accordance with standard procedures for purposes of outcome and cost-impact assessment.
Performs dispensing activities in outpatient and/or inpatient pharmacy areas.! Screens medication orders for appropriateness in regards to drug selection, dosing, allergies, drug-drug interactions, and laboratory information. Enters and/or verifies orders into the computer system and dispenses medications according to Health Care System policies and procedures.
Works with the Pharmacy Leadership to identify targeted drug therapy interventions. Develops and performs in-services promoting cost-effective medication management to all health care providers and pharmacy staff within the Health Care System.
Serves as a resource and provides information and education to pharmacy staff (including students and residents), providers, and patients. Education is provided through in-services, newsletters, and one-on-one encounters.
Participates in the precepting of pharmacy residents and students during clinical responsibilities to increase the awareness and understanding of pharmacoeconomic issues.
Designs and participates in research studies invo! lving drug therapy outcomes, pharmacoeconomics, and pharmaceutical care! . Prepares manuscripts/abstracts for publication and presentation at professional meetings.
Coordinates and acts as a liaison for all local, VISN, and national pharmacoeconomic research activities involving Pharmacy Service and the Health Care System.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position
Relocation/Recruitment incentive has not been approved for this position
This position is not covered by the bargaining unit
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship : Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency : Pharmacist must be proficient in spoken and written English
Education :
(1) Graduate of a degree program in pharmacy from an approved college or university. The de! gree program must have been approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), or prior to the establishment of ACPE, have been a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education, 311 West Superior Street, Suite 512, Chicago, Illinois 60610, Phone (312) 664-3575
(2) Graduate of foreign pharmacy degree programs must meet the educational requirement if their degree is found to be equivalent to degree programs recognized by the ACPE. This finding may be based on any of the following:
(a) A letter of acceptance into a U.S. graduate pharmacy program recognized by the ACPE
(b) Written certification from the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission, 700 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068, Phone (847) 698-6227, that the individual has successfully passed the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination
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.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS :
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-13 LEVEL : Requires a minimum of one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level which is directly related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience are examples of practice sites to include but are not limited to: medicine, surgery, psychiatry, neurology, spinal cord injury, primary care, ambulatory care including open pharmacy, rehabilitation medicine, geriatrics, medical r! esearch and others recognized by the professional standards board.
Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirements or completion of PGY2 Residency by July 1, 2013
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Current BLS and ACLS
Pharm D or equivalent experience
PGY1 required
PGY2 in Pharmacoeconomics preferred
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-15, Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard (Available at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc )
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 f! rom 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
All 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 Requirement: Position requires considerable standing, walking, bending, reaching, and some lifting of objects up to 20 lbs.
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.
Additiona! lly, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible
Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application 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 INFORMATION:
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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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