Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist - Western Branch CBOC

<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>This position is assigned at Hampton VA Medical Center - Western Branch Community Based Outpatient Clinic (WB CBOC). The Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist supports the general operations of pharmacy including prescription/order processing, outpatient dispensing, patient consultation, and perform all pharmacy related activities as assigned and on any shift. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcome; and advises prescribers as appropriate. Provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and/or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of the patient both orally and/or in writing. Serves as a drug information resource by providing up-to-date drug information to prescribers, other health care professionals, patients, and caregivers. Recommends formulary alternatives and completes non-formulary and restricted medication consult as assigned. Manages various actions, as appropriate, for medication orders to include flagging prescriptions, managing view alerts, and generating unassigned discontinued orders using service reject. Interpret various VA, Federal (FDA, DEA), other regulatory agency compliance standards (e.g., Joint Commission) Facility and Pharmacy Service policies and be able to apply the same to given situations. Ability to exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations and be able to refer matters of policy making to a supervisor. Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel in the absence of a supervisor. This includes verification of the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely and efficient manner. Able to multi-task e.g., able to continue to process orders and answer questions from technical staff and/or patients (via phone or in-person). Trains professional staff including pharmacy, medical staff (including fellows and residents) and students. Interfaces with other healthcare providers and administrators to ensure compliance with established pharmacy and medical center policies and procedures. Responsible for resolving a variety of questions posed by physicians, nurses and co-workers related to drugs, pharmacy services and departmental policies and procedures. Assists with the development of quality and safety improvement initiatives and the collection and analysis of data. Examples include but are not limited to order sets, protocols, monographs, and participation in committees or workgroups. Maintains competence required for current position including required TMS training, and BLS certification. Properly operates all equipment in the assigned area(s) in an efficient manner and assist with troubleshooting automated dispensing Maintains adequate drug stock, inspects drug storage areas, supervises pre- packing and the operation of automated dispensing equipment. May be assigned to assist with duties or other work areas in pharmacy service to help fulfill our mission and abide by our organization's values. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Various 8 hours. May be required to work rotating weekends and holidays. Tours may be adjusted to meet medical center and patient care needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. 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. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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>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/.