Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Ambulatory Care)

Full Job Description

The Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) in Ambulatory Care functions at the highest level of clinical practice and works independently, serving as a provider with prescribing privileges as outlined in the individual's Scope of Practice to perform Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) in a large healthcare system with active teaching affiliations.

The primary responsibility is the provision of evidence-based pharmaceutical care services through direct care with patients and consultation. Basic Requirements: 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.) 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.

(Must submit a copy of Transcripts) (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).

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).

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.

English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: GS-13 (a) Experience.

In addition to the GS-12 requirements which are: 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or 2. Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D.

program, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist.

The clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice, works independently under their scope of practice as defined by the individual medical center to directly care for patients.

A CPS plays a defined role in budgetary execution and serves as a mid-level provider who functions to initiate, modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services.

AND Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs: a. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions. b.

Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area. c.

Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise. d.

Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy. e.

Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Preferred Experience: 1.

PGY2 pharmacy residency training in Ambulatory Care or Primary Care 2. BCPS and/or BCACP certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties 3.

At least 3 years of experience working in an Ambulatory Care/Primary Care setting with a scope of practice or equivalent.

References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/55 PART II APPENDIX G15 LICENSED PHARMACIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-660 dated June 7, 2012 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.

Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking ( 8 hours); Standing ( 8 hours); Kneeling ( 1 hours): Repeated bending 4 hours; Both legs required: Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4: Specific visual requirement (specify) - DVA Correctable to 20/40; Both eyes required; Ability to distinguish basic colors: Hearing (aid may be permitted).

Major Duties:

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties include, but not limited too: Clinical Practice Designs, implements, assesses, and monitors therapeutic drug plans to achieve positive patient outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and staff in assigned areas.

Therapeutic medication plans including but not limited to assessments of clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions and intolerances, cost effectiveness, formulary considerations, antimicrobial stewardship, nutrition support, and therapeutic outcomes, as required.

Findings are acted upon based on scope of practice and/or communicated with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans, as needed.

Demonstrates expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.

Administrative and Quality Assurance Participates in medication use evaluations activities, audits or quality monitoring as requested. Gathers data for administrative reports when assigned.

Upon request, independently prepares reports or participates in pharmacy projects. Assists in preparing for special accreditations and reviews (e.g., The Joint Commission, Inspector General, etc.,).

Meets with reviewing/inspecting officials and pharmacy management. Actively participates on hospital committees or workgroups, as assigned.

Other committee and workgroup involvement benefiting the facility or pharmacy service (e.g., Pharmacy & Therapeutics, VA Antimicrobial Stewardship Task Force, VISN collaborative, Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office) may be assigned.

Participates in developing criteria for drug utilization evaluations, data collection, trending reports, and other quality assurance activities as required to ensure appropriate and safe drug utilization.

Formulary Management Supports institutional efforts to construct and maintain the use of Veterans Administration (VA) national formulary that promotes safe and cost-effective use of medications.

Provides support to the Medical Staff in drug use policy development and disease management, focusing on appropriate, cost-effective use of therapeutic measures.

Provides support to the local and VISN P&T committees to assess and evaluate cost-effective medication use and programs.

Provides timely and complete evaluation of non-formulary and prior authorization drug requests for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria as assigned.

Education and Research Participates in the training and in-servicing of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and other medical center personnel as requested.

Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in accordance with established facility needs.

Supports student program and residency programs by completing requests for documents to maintain accreditation and or quality improvement efforts including but not limited to creating and updating learning experience descriptions, completing preceptor evaluation materials, participating in student and/or resident teaching and learning activities, completing ASHP documentation, learning experience and rotation evaluations, and providing information for completion of student and resident schedules and calendars.

Communication Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships and rapport with Facility Providers, Nursing and other departments as needed.

Serves as a source to resolve questions and problems affecting hospital staff members and patients.

Expected to communicate in a manner that affords internal and external customers the ability to experience positive exchange and outcomes. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-430pm.

Hours may be adjusted or extended to meet patient care needs.. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 54378-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required