Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner - Oncology

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Languages: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d).
• Licensure: Full - current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State - Territory - Commonwealth of the United States (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - or the District of Columbia.
• The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full - current - and unrestricted licensure.
• A pharmacist who has - or has ever had - any license(s) revoked - suspended - denied - restricted - limited - or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16.
• Exception: Non-licensed pharmacists who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment at the entry level as a Graduate Pharmacist under the authority of 38 U.S.C.7405(c)(2)(B).
• The appointing official may waive the requirement of licensure for a period not to exceed 2 years for a pharmacist that provides care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
• Grade Determinations: GS-13 Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Grade Determinations: Experience: In addition to the GS-12 requirements - must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following knowledge - skills and abilities (KSAs): 1.Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions2.Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area3.Ability to solve problems - coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise.4.Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy.5.Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies - including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
• Preferred Experience: 3 years of clinical oncology experience and/or a PGY2 Oncology residency training.
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards.

  Duties

  Works towards achieving positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients - providers - and interdisciplinary teams in Oncology management in the outpatient clinics and/or the inpatient areas. Clinical activities are focused on monitoring and adjusting medication regimens. The incumbent is responsible for evaluating and communicating prescribed drug therapy on a daily basis to physicians and pharmacists for appropriateness - effectiveness - cost-benefit - adverse effects - allergies and disease states. Provides medication management of chronic diseases consistent with their CPS Scope of Practice including medication initiation - dose titration or adjustment - discontinuation - assessment and therapeutic monitoring - patient education and medication adherence enhancement. Responsible for evaluating and communicating prescribed drug therapy on a daily basis to physicians and pharmacists for appropriateness - effectiveness - cost-benefit - adverse effects - allergies and disease states. Screens medication orders for appropriateness in regard to drug selection - dosing - allergies - drug-drug interactions - and laboratory information. Plays a defined role in budgetary execution and serves as a mid-level provider who functions to initiate - modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services. This includes - but is not limited to - the following: designing - implementing - assessing - monitoring and documenting in writing therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective - least toxic and most economical medication treatments. Performs physical assessments and orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy. Work Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m- 4:00 p.m. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Telework: May be Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.