Clarification from the agency

Open to All U.S. Citizens. (Vet Preference applicable) NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Major Duties:

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES.
Serves primarily as an Outpatient Pharmacist whose assignments involve problems of a wide range and highly specialized nature, including direct patient contact. The primary functions will be the interpretation of orders for appropriateness, preparing and dispensing of medications, evaluation of drug therapy, and patient and staff education on medications. A high degree of knowledge in professional matters is required. Communicates product
information to patients, medical staff, nursing, and other hospital personnel.

2. FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF PRACTICE.
A. Clinical
i. Performs Provides consultation to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals concerning drug therapy.
ii. Evaluates patients' medications and the patients' ability to understand medication instructions, while providing oral and written counseling to
clarify or reinforce the patient's understanding.
iii. Evaluates dosages of medication and intended therapy utilizing information and facts available.
iv. Reviews new orders for duplication, allergies, accurate dosing, and potential drug interactions.
v. Participates in quality improvement initiatives as directed by immediate supervisor.
vi. Provides drug information, observations on patient response to therapy, and appropriate recommendations regarding treatment alternatives or
additional interventions to maximize patient outcomes taking into consideration choice of therapy, safety, efficacy, and formulary issues.
vii. Serves as a role model and preceptor and/or co-signer for pharmacy residents, students, and volunteers as requested.
viii. Enters supply orders appropriate for patient care per facility policy.
ix. Extends refills until next scheduled appointment under the provider's name per facility policy.

B. Dispensing
i. Evaluates physician's orders for appropriateness based on medication profiles and known facts; dispenses medication in accordance with federal
requirements. Provides quality control analysis for dispensing activities of automated dispensing equipment or pharmacy technicians.
iii. Takes appropriate action on all medication orders including non-formulary, and out of stock items.
iv. Assumes responsibility for assisting technicians under his/her control or guidance. Shifts priorities and makes reasonable arrangements when
necessary to ensure timely delivery of patient care. This may include notifying supervisor or other staff members of potential problems that may
lead to untimely service.
v. Resolves problems associated with the drug distribution process, lost prescriptions, unusual usage patterns, or inadequate availability of dosage
forms and/or strengths of medication.
vi. Acts as an extension of the supervisor by assuming responsibility, seeking cooperation of employees, and resolving problems within their scope as
the situation dictates.
vii. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
viii. Performs essential duties of the pharmacy supervisor in his/her absence.
ix. Manages recalls and medication shortage situations by substituting alternate dosage strengths and instructions of the same medication to
equal the prescribed dose and schedule.
x. Oversees the activities of support personnel.
xi. Utilizes pharmacy automation equipment (i.e. ScriptPro, Eyecon, scales) to fill medications and can successfully troubleshoot issues and perform basic maintenance/cleaning.

C. Security
i. The pharmacist will maintain strict security over all medications in the pharmacy, as well as in any medication storage areas within the hospital

Work Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. Tours fall between 0700-1900.
Functional Statement #: 40951F

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.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• 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).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

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 (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.)

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Transcript

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Resume/cv
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Transcript

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