Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner)-Pain

<p>The clinical pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) functions at the highest level of clinical practice as a mid-level practitioner, working independently under their scope of practice. The CPP works collaboratively as a member on an interdisciplinary pain team in active pharmacotherapy management for medication optimization in a vulnerable patient population and assist in the educational mission of the Pharmacy Service.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties include but are not limited to the following: Clinical Functions: Demonstrates competence in differentiating individual patient pharmaceutical care needs based on patient age from adult (18-64) through geriatric (65+). Initiates and executes evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic regimens and monitoring plans. Accountable for medication reconciliation in accordance with national and facility guidelines. Orders, performs and interprets the physical measurements necessary to monitor, support and modify the patient's medication therapy. Orders, reviews and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and other studies necessary to monitor, support and modify the patient's medication therapy. Effectively monitors and assesses patient outcomes to drug therapy, managing ongoing therapy or transition to other levels of treatment. Monitors for and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies and patient compliance issues per facility procedures. Performs prospective panel reviews and actively participates in population management. Serves as a resource within the team for formulary management issues, implementation of VHA criteria for use. Distributive Functions: Assigned to coordinate workload activities and expected to direct colleagues or technicians to complete routine tasks of the shift and assigned area. Timely and constructive feedback to the immediate supervisor is expected when assigned workload cannot be completed. Carefully executes each step in the dispensing process according to law, regulatory standards, VHA policies and standard of care to ensure safe and appropriate medication therapy. Continually identifies and implements strategies to optimize the cost-effective use of medications for KCVAMC. Some examples include, implementation of VA clinical practice guidelines, tablet splitting endeavors, procurement and drug availability, etc. Administrative Functions: Assists in the identification, development and implementation new programs or services in their area of practice. Routinely identifies the patient or customer's situation properly and consistently resolves the problem accurately and in a timely manner to promote positive pharmacy service interactions. Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness in managing time and workload to meet deadlines and changing priorities. Supervisor Controls The CPP is under the direct supervision of the Associate Chief, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Services, or designee. In addition, CPP is accountable to the Chief, Pharmacy Service, or designee, for professional licensure, competency and continuing education. The CPP will also exercise a high level of independent judgement in dealing with problems on a day-to-day basis and collaborates directly with other services. The Associate Chief, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Services, or designee, will be alerted to problems of unusual difficulty for assistance in solving problems that cannot be resolved through application of accepted practices and guidelines or normal procedures. Work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work and accomplishment of overall goals and objectives of the Pharmacy Service. Customer Service Relationships with management, co-workers, patients, non-VA care providers and all VA patrons will be consistently courteous, respectful and cooperative in nature. Employee will display a cooperative and professional attitude and will effectively collaborate to implement the organization's mission and goals. Age, Development and Cultural Needs of Patient Population-specific care, as identified in the Population-Specific Competencies, including knowledge of principles of growth and development relevant to the population(s) served and associated age-specific changes; ability to assess and interpret data about the patient's status; and ability to identify population-specific needs and provide the appropriate care based upon the population-related factors noted. Computer Security In the performance of official duties, the employee has regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive information, which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, and other applicable law and regulations. Safety Maintains a safe, orderly, work environment; Reports all unsafe acts, conditions and personal injuries to the supervisor, immediately. Fills out appropriate forms. Work Schedule: Full Time M-F 0800-1630 Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized Telework: ad hoc per agency policy with approved Telework agreement Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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. 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>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/.