Summary The Clinical Pharmacy Services Supervisor has responsibility to develop, organize, manage and control pharmaceutical care for patients within the clinical pharmacy programs and functions as a supervisory level program manager in accordance with the guidance set forth in Pharmacy Service policies and procedures, VA regulations and Federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 07/16/2024 to 07/30/2024 * Salary $143,402 - $186,428 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 13 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Albuquerque, NM * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Not required * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Excepted * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) 0660 Pharmacist * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Other * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk * Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness * Announcement number CBSX-12455323-24-JW * Control number 800097500 Help This job is open to * The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Videos Help Duties * Assures adequate provision of pharmaceutical care to established clinics/patient care areas on a daily basis in assigned work areas, including PACT and Mental Health. * Develops and implements new programs and services as needed for optimal patient care. * Facilitates staff development and support to ensure excellence in provision of care on a daily basis in assigned work areas. * Provides intensive medication therapy management services for chronic disease states. Functioning as a mid-level provider, will initiate and modify a patient's medication therapy in order to maximize patient response and minimize drug interactions, adverse drug effects, and polypharmacy while providing cost-effective treatment. * Actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, least toxic and most economical medication treatments, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed. * Provides initial job training and information for applicable staff. Coordinates training of new pharmacy employees and re-training of others annually regarding current policies and procedures, environmental care issues, etc., and makes assessments regarding an individual's capability to perform specified responsibilities. * Serves as an authority on drug usage, interactions, over-dosages, and compliance to medical staff, nursing staff, technicians and students. Uses appropriate references to research drug information. * Evaluates prescriber's medication orders for appropriateness, renal/hepatic dosing, drug interactions, allergies/adverse reactions, and duplicate therapy. * Serves as a mentor in the development and conduct of resident research projects including development of research questions, methodology, application to IRB, and assisting with presentation and manuscript preparation as appropriate. Work Schedule: Full-Time: 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Intermittent Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * 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. * You may be required to serve a probationary period. * Subject to background/security investigation. * Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. * 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). * Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: * United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. * Education: * Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) * Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT). * 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. Grade Determinations GS-13 Experience: Must have at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, or competition of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program. And meet the following Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs): * Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice. * Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff. * Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security. * Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. AND Must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) and meet the following Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs): * Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions. * Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area. * Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise. * Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy. * Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Preferred Experience: * Completion of PGY-1 Residency program and at least 3 years work experience in a clinical practice setting as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner with additional administrative or program management responsibilities. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/55 PART II APPENDIX G15 LICENSED PHARMACIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-660 Physical Requirements: Work includes some walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items such as paper and books. Most of the work is performed while seated. Education 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Read more * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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