Pharmacist(Clinical Spec)

<p>The duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacist position require completion of a pharmacy specialty residency (PGY-2) in Infectious Disease. The incumbent functions as a clinical pharmacist, providing clinical pharmacy services to providers in support of inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases and the patients under their care. The incumbent is responsible for planning and coordinating educational programs related to pharmacotherapy in Infectious Disease & HIV Medicine for pharmacy staff.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Assists providers with antibiotic and drug interaction issues for patients cared for by infectious diseases specialists and trainees. Directs patient education, with focus on patients with literacy barriers, and patients who request more in-depth medication problems. Provides clinical pharmacy services in outpatient infectious diseases clinics (including the HIV clinic). Coordinates conferences for infectious diseases trainees and HIV care providers as appropriate. Participates in ID consult team as assigned. Completes training as necessary for becoming more knowledgeable in areas of clinical pharmacy, research, or quality improvement projects. Assists in maintenance of vaccination database and setting appropriate clinical reminders for vaccinations. Evaluates and responds to prior authorization drug requests, using national formulary and local criteria, within 96 hours. Participates in initiatives to improve vaccine compliance and integrates new vaccines into medical center practice as appropriate. Maintains a safe and clean work environment free of any safety and/or fire hazards. Reads and is knowledgeable of all Medical Center and Pharmacy Service Fire and Safety Policies. Precepts pharmacy resident research projects. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:95297-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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/.