Clinical Pharmacist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/Edrp Authorized

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. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Qualifications: ***DUTIES CONTINUED***
Education
Participates in the education of VA/Texas Tech postgraduate Pharmacy Residents, undergraduate pharmacy students, and Amarillo College pharmacy technician students as assigned. Accepts responsibility for obtaining sufficient formal continuing education to maintain state licensure. Due to the nature of the position, the incumbent will be expected to maintain a self-study program sufficient to ensure his/her continued competence in sophisticated clinical decision-making regarding appropriate drug utilization in the clinic setting. Assists in the training of new personnel with routine job duties. Orients, trains, and/or instructs employees and students from TTU/AC in specific tasks as assigned. Participates in delivering a continuing education program for staff pharmacists, aimed at maintaining state licensure, continuing competence in an ever-changing pharmaceutical environment, and encouraging further use and development of clinical skills.
Research:
Assists in organization and coordination of Pharmacy Service participation in investigational drug studies when assigned.
Program Management:
Completes quality assurance audits of clinical programs, drug distribution systems, controlled substance records, and other areas of Pharmacy Service as assigned. Observes stock levels on a daily basis and assists purchasing agent with ordering by maintaining a list of items needed. Receives controlled substances and enters into stock in accordance with VA Regulations. Incumbent is aware of the goal of Pharmacy Service and the Medical Center and strives to attain those goals.
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:
  • (1) 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.
  • (2) 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.
• English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

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-11 Pharmacist
Experience, Education, and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist (Full Performance Level)
Experience or Education. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following:
1. 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or
2. Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program.
Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice.
2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff.
3. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.
4. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
Preferred Experience:

• VA Experience
• At least one year hospital or retail experience
• Licensed preceptor

References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/55 Part II Appendix G15 dated June 7, 2012.
The full performance level of this vacancy is 12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 11 to 12.
Physical Requirements: The position will require moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), heavy carrying (45 pounds), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking (<2 hours), standing (8 hours), seated position for prolonged periods, and typing and computer use.
Medical Requirements: Applicants must be able to distinguish colors.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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Note: If your school was accredited by Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the ACPE website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
Note: 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).
Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.Employment Type: FULL_TIME