Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

<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>Responsible for managing and coordinating comprehensive pharmaceutical care activities withing the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and its community-based outpatient clinics. Provides highly innovative and progressive clinical pharmacy services inclusive of developing and directing clinical pharmacy programs in the Extended Care Line. Shared decision making is utilized to promote and deliver collaborative, evidence based, patient centered, comprehensive medication management in an interprofessional direct patient care setting on a team/in clinic. Clinical pharmacy duties are also performed in other area of the Medical Center as necessity requires and time permits. Has knowledge of clinical practice guidelines. The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Veterans Affairs (VA) performance measures, VA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PMB) initiatives and integrates these standards into practice. Routinely functions as an advanced practice provider with prescribing privileges as outlined in their scope of practice working independently with minimal supervision, participating in such activities to enhance the role of pharmacy as an active member of the Extended Care Line. Interfaces with Veterans, medicine teams, and other disciplines in a clinic setting utilizing various treatment modalities such as face to face, telephone, and/or VA Video Connect (VVC) with face-to-face visits as the preferred modality unless alternative treatment modalities are requested by provider and/or Veteran of if other treatment modalities are not suitable for optimal Veteran care. If assigned to inpatient unit, attends, and participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds, team meetings, and other meetings as required (in person) unless the assigned team prefers virtual rounds and meetings. Has full and complete responsibility for operating the clinical pharmacy program in the assigned areas. Assures the safe, appropriate, cost-effective use of drugs in assigned patient care areas through the application of specialized knowledge and the use of judgement in the collection and interpretation of data specific to each patient and in tactful interactions with other professionals. Provides accurate, up-to-date, relevant drug information and drug literature analysis to health care professionals and acts as a therapeutic consultant on matters of a high degree of complexity and difficulty. Make recommendations to providers to improve patient care and enhance patient safety. Shares responsibility of drug usage evaluation with appropriate health care professionals. Actively participates in quality assurance programs. Provides education programs for patients and for pharmacy, medical and nursing staff. Supplies coverage to other clinical pharmacy areas as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 580-02374F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</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. 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>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: 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/.