Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Telehealth) at Boise

JOB SUMMARY:

The Boise VA Medical Center is recruiting for a part-time Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the Telehealth Section of the Pharmacy Service.

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 964420

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.  
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
NOTE:  The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate’s education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade.  The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
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.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass pre-employment examination
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
• Background and-or Security Investigation required

DUTIES:Back to top

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Telehealth) is responsible for coordination and provision of clinical pharmacy services to patients receiving their care through the Clinical Telehealth modality. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist applies clinical knowledge and skills when performing pharmaceutical functions and patient care activities and serves as a provider with prescribing privileges as outlined in the individuals Scope of Practice for Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS). The primary responsibility of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is the provision of evidence-based pharmaceutical care services through both interaction with patients and providers.  The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist performs but is not limited to the following duties:

·  Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record and/or to the provider.

·  Routinely reviews patients medical records and interviews patients to detect drug-related problems.

·  Monitors laboratory results for therapeutic response and side effects.

·  Assists patients on the proper use and care of their medications.

·  Maintains a current knowledge of therapeutics and disease management.

·  Monitors for and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues.

·  Designs, implements, and monitors therapeutic drug plans through direct interactions with patients and providers.

·  Assesses the stability of chronic disease states as it relates to drug therapy.

 

WORK SCHEDULE: Various Shifts.

Position Functional Statement #02311-O.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 

·  U.S. citizenship:  Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

·  Basic Education Required:  Applicants must meet the basic education requirement needed to demonstrate proficiency in this position as a 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.

·  License Eligibility: Must possess a current, full, active and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia.  I understand that I must have maintained a current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Preferred applicants will have completed at least a PGY-1 residency, be board certified, or have equivalent clinical experience.

References:  Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standards - VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-15.  http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf .

PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.  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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items. Wearing of a respirator may be required at times in the performance of the duties of this position. As a result, employees assigned to these duties cannot have facial hair or any condition that interferes with the face-to-face piece seal or valve function of the respirator.

Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.  Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.  For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Country: USA, State: Idaho, City: Boise, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.