Pharmacist
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Pharmacist right now, this vacancy will be designated in Iowa. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 735200 (Include # on all documents)
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. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The VA Central Iowa Health Care System provides a full continuum of care between the Des Moines campus and our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCÂ's) and is one of the Medical Centers that make up the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). Employee selected may be expected to perform duties at other duty sites within VA Central Iowa Health Care System based on the needs of the organization.
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 largest, 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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
THE SALARY FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY A PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD AND WILL BE BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS. Salary range is $91,467-$126,042 .
RELOCATION EXPENSES : No
RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE : No
Work Schedule:
7am-330pm; 8am-430pm; 830-5pm; 930am - 6pm during the week;
7am-3pm weekends and holidays (weekends and holidays are rotating)
VA Central Iowa Health Care System, primary duty site is Des Moines, IA. The VA Central Iowa Health Care System provides a full continuum of care between the Des Moines campus and our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCÂ's) and is one of the Medical Centers that make up the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). Employee selected may be expected to perform duties at other duty sites within VA Central Iowa Health Care System based on the needs of the organization.
DUTIES:
The scope of practice of the Pharmacist covers direct and indirect patient care, drug therapy monitoring, prescriptive authority, quality assurance/improvement, staff/patient education and consultation. The pharmacist serves a multi-functional role and is expected to have an advanced knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics.
I npatient Pharmacist : Activities included in the daily function of the inpatient pharmacist included but are not limited to: Order entry, admission assessments, transfer assessments, identification and entry of adverse drug reactions into the system, review of patients on anticoagulation therapy, discharge counseling, IV to oral conversions as listed by protocol, review of therapy and recommendations to providers as appropriate, recommend renal dosing for therapy as appropriate, admix IVs, adhere to USP 797 criteria, serve as a resource for patients and healthcare providers, comply with pharmacy policies and procedures, participate in advancement of pharmaceutical care for patients. Inpatient pharmacists function in the following outpatient areas: Filling area, Clinics, and the Phone room. Inpatient pharmacists may cover an area if desired and it is part of their scope of practice (e.g. Pain Service, LTC). The inpatient pharmacists participate in the pharmacistÂ's on-call schedule. The pharmacist must be able to be on site within 60 minutes of receiving a call. Assignments include pharmacist duties, tasks, and responsibilities across pharmacy services.
Outpatient Pharmacist:
Activities included in the daily function of the outpatient pharmacist include but are not limited to: Order entry, admission assessments, transfer assessments, identification and entry of adverse drug reactions into the system, review of patients on anticoagulation therapy, IV to oral conversions as listed by protocol, review of therapy and recommendations to providers as appropriate, and recommend renal dosing for therapy as appropriate. Clinical activities include but are not limited to: Provides oral and written consultation with other health care professionals regarding drug therapy selection or management in an accurate, timely and professional manner; Utilizes the highest level of clinical privileges for their position to manage assigned patients. Interfaces with providers, including physicians, PAs, and ARNPs, in the design of the veteranÂ's treatment regimen to achieve optimization of rational and cost-effective drug therapy; Identifies all drug-induced problems that may be affecting the patient or contributing to a need for hospitalization. This would include drug side effects, allergic reactions, toxicities, improper drug regimens, non-compliance, etc. Recommendations are made accordingly to the responsible provider either verbally or in writing; Provides and promotes cost effective pharmacy services, offering reasonable, appropriate alternatives to high cost drugs; and Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served. Assesses data reflective of the patientÂ's status and interpret the information needed to identify each patientÂ's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide care needed as described in the servicesÂ' policies and procedures; Serves as a reference source and guide to proper IV therapy and scientific compounding techniques for physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. 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. 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.( Exception. Non-licensed pharmacists who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment at the entry level as a Graduate Pharmacist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)(B). The appointing official may waive the requirement of licensure for a period not to exceed 2 years for a pharmacist that provides care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. For grade levels above the GS-11, the candidate must be licensed.) English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1614.203, the individual selected must be physically and mentally able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions of this position without endangering the health and safety of self and others
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-11 Pharmacist - None beyond the basic requirements. ( NOTE: See exception to licensure requirement in subparagraph 2c(1) above.)
GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist (Full Performance Level)- 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References :
The above is a summary of the Qualification Standard contained in VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix G15. The complete Qualification Standard is available for applicants' review in Human Resources Management Service.
VA Handbook 5005 at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
APPLICANTS 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. Applicants must, therefore, only report 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 . 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. ***
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
The Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) technique will be used in the interview process for this position. When a PBI panel is used, employees may request to have a union observer present. Employees may refer to www.va.gov/pbi/ for information about PBI and how to prepare for the interview. Printed reference materials on PBI are also available from Human Resources upon request.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:02:30 GMT