Clinical Pharmacist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive, Education Debt Reduction Program

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>* Bargaining Position * The functions of the Staff Pharmacist are designed to provide an active program of Pharmacy services with regard to drug distribution, drug information, and pharmaceutical education to patients and other health care staff in inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care areas. The primary functions will be the interpretation of provider orders, dispensing of medications, and counseling patients on proper use of medication, administration, drug information, and storage. The pharmacist engages in direct and/or supportive patient care for an aging adult population, which requires knowledge, skills and consideration for specific patient conditions. Accesses appropriate patient records for proper evaluations of clinical situations and therapeutic decision making. Interviews patients to obtain additional information regarding disease state/drug therapy when evaluating a clinical situation. Suggestions on drug therapy and appropriately documents discussion as part of the patient record. Identifies and recommends corrective action for drug-induced problems or potential problems. This would include drug allergies, duplication of therapy, and polypharmacy. Evaluates provider's orders as to appropriateness based on patient medication profiles. Utilizes the approved process for adverse drug reaction reporting when necessary. Dispenses medication upon computer-generated orders or written orders of providers, in accordance with dosage form requirements. (Outpatient, unit dose, intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition). Provides quality control analysis for dispensing activities of pharmacy technicians and automated dispensing equipment. Acts as preceptor/supervisor for professional or technical level pharmacy students. Completes quality assurance audits of clinical programs, drug distribution systems, controlled substance records, and other areas of Pharmacy Service as assigned. Receives controlled substances and enters into stock in accordance with VA Regulations. Work Schedule: Rotating shifts, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position. Functional Statement #: 54328-F and/or 54329-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. If your school was accredited by ACPE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the ACPE website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.