This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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: Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) English Language Proficiency. Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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. 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.) (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. 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. NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetence or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the State for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C. § 7402(f)). Effective November 30, 1999, this is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to licensed pharmacists on VA rolls as of that date, provided they maintain continuous appointment and are not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license, registration or certification. 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 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, OR, 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. References: VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II, Appendix G15, June 7, 2012 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-12. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 lbs.), light lifting and carrying (under 15 lbs.), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands, standing, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to distinguish shades of colors. Environmental factors include dry atmospheric conditions, constant noise, working closely with others, and working alone. ["Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for computer processing of all medication orders in the assigned area. The incumbent is responsible for providing clinical and distributive pharmaceutical care in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy areas in the Roseburg VA Health Care System. This includes but is not limited to the Outpatient Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Urgent Care Clinic (UCC), Community Living Center (CLC), Acute Psychiatry Unit (APU), Pain Clinic, Gastrointestinal Clinic (GI Clinic), Operating Room (OR), and Short-Stay Unit (SSU). The individual functions under the general supervision of the Chief of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Supervisor, or designee. The clinical pharmacist will review the order for appropriateness of the medication, dosage, schedule, duration, and instructions. The regimen will be reviewed for any potential drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-nutrient interactions, and therapeutic duplications. The orders will be processed accurately and in a timely manner. The clinical pharmacist will be responsible for prioritizing operational and clinical activities to provide high quality patient care. Obtain medication history from patients, summarize significant findings, and provide disease state management. The pharmacist will perform medication reconciliation upon admission, transfer, and discharge from a unit. The clinical pharmacist will be responsible for resolving all patient medication problems and any pharmacy distribution problems in the assigned practice area. Education: Educate patients on the proper use of medications as appropriate depending on the area to which the clinical pharmacist is assigned. Provide in-service programs for the nursing, pharmacy and medical staff. Be responsible for providing education and collaborating with physicians, dentists, nurses, nursing students, pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students, pharmacy technicians, and other health care professionals when appropriate. Participate in educational programs including journal club, CE (continuing education) presentations and staff development lectures. Dispensing/Drug Distribution: Responsible for the safe and appropriate distribution or dispensing of medications and medical supplies using the Pharmacy Service ward stock, automated dispensing systems, and ambulatory care medication management systems. Verifies prefilled outpatient prescriptions and outpatient/inpatient prepacking completed by pharmacy technicians for accuracy prior to dispensing. Dispenses controlled and non-controlled medications with accuracy according to current policies and procedures. Provides and promotes cost effective pharmacy services, offering reasonable and appropriate alternatives to high cost drugs. Quality Assurance and Improvement: Participates and support to develop quality improvement projects within Pharmacy Service Provides meaningful data to analyze the effectiveness of pharmacy initiatives/services and reporting practices. Controlled Substances: Responsible for inventory control and repacking of all controlled substances. Responsible for all DEA designated controlled substances approved for use in the Medical Center. Must be familiar with the accountability for DEA and VA requirements governing receipt, storage, and distribution of controlled substances. Reports all incidences of suspected theft or diversion of control substances in accordance with established healthcare system policies and procedures and VA and Federal regulations. \"Open to current, permanent employees of the Veterans Health Administration and Past/Current/Upcoming HPT Graduates\". Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30AM - 6:00PM, 10:00am -1830, or 10:30am -7:00pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. ContactVHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Telework: Available (Ad-hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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