- Position Title
- Clinical Pharmacy Spec
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBFF-11227539-21-AXS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 9, 2021 to Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a student and recent graduate of a qualifying educational institution who is:
(1) employed in a qualifying internship or fellowship program at the Department of Veterans Affairs; or
(2) employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs in a volunteer capacity and who are performing substantive duties comparable to those of individuals in an internship or fellowship program and who meet the required number of hours for conversion; or
(3) employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs under a contract or agreement with an external nonprofit organization and who are performing substantive duties comparable to those of individuals in an internship or fellowship program; or
(4) in receipt of Post 9/11 Educational Assistance under chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.); or,
(5) graduated from a qualifying educational institution, as defined by the Department, and have not reached 30 years of age.
Appointment under this authority is subject to Veteran's preference requirements.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in P.L. 115-46, VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017, section 206. Such documentation may include:
Education - a copy of your latest transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation.
Employment/Volunteerism - a copy of your Standard Form 50, letter from employer, non-profit agency, etc.
Educational Benefits - a copy of the Post 9/11 Educational Assistance benefit award letter, letter of completion of the Chapter 33 program, etc.
(1) employed in a qualifying internship or fellowship program at the Department of Veterans Affairs; or
(2) employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs in a volunteer capacity and who are performing substantive duties comparable to those of individuals in an internship or fellowship program and who meet the required number of hours for conversion; or
(3) employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs under a contract or agreement with an external nonprofit organization and who are performing substantive duties comparable to those of individuals in an internship or fellowship program; or
(4) in receipt of Post 9/11 Educational Assistance under chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.); or,
(5) graduated from a qualifying educational institution, as defined by the Department, and have not reached 30 years of age.
Appointment under this authority is subject to Veteran's preference requirements.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in P.L. 115-46, VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017, section 206. Such documentation may include:
Education - a copy of your latest transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation.
Employment/Volunteerism - a copy of your Standard Form 50, letter from employer, non-profit agency, etc.
Educational Benefits - a copy of the Post 9/11 Educational Assistance benefit award letter, letter of completion of the Chapter 33 program, etc.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position with the Federal government. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS. The following are the basic requirements which all applicants must meet. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.
1.
BASIC EDUCATION: Please select the response that best describes your education. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED: If you do not submit your transcript, your application will not be reviewed.)
2.
Please provide the following information regarding your education: Name of College/University and location; Degree Earned; Date Conferred; Accreditation Information
3.
LICENSURE: Do you possess 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? You must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. (COPY OF LICENSURE REQUIRED: If you do not submit a copy of the licensure, your application will not be reviewed.)
4.
Please provide the accrediting State(s) and Date Licensure was issued, License Number, and Expiration Date. (Copy of licensure required.)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Policy. Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
GRADE REQUIREMENTS. In addition to the basic requirements of employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information. To be creditable, the experience must have demonstrated the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with professional pharmacy practice. Professional practice means paid/non-paid employment as a professional or unlicensed graduate pharmacist as defined by the appropriate licensing board. Residency and fellowship training programs in a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice may be substituted for creditable experience on a year-for-year basis. The pharmacy residency program must be accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). A fellowship program that is not accredited by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) will need to have comparable standards for experience to be creditable (Professional Standards Board refers to the Deputy Chief Consultant for Professional Practice for the determination). Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to pharmacy experience at the next lower level. Experience as a Graduate Pharmacist is creditable provided the candidate was used as a professional pharmacist (under supervision) and subsequently passed the appropriate licensure examination. Part-time experience as a professional pharmacist is credited according to its relationship to the full-time workweek. For example, a pharmacist employed 20 hours a week, or on a 1/2-time basis, would receive 1 full-time workweek of credit for each 2 weeks of service.
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GS-13 EXPERIENCE. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, Do you possess at least one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level (GS-12) which is directly to the position or completion of a two year post ACPE-accredited Pharm. D. fellowship in a clinical or specialized program
AND Have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Qualifying Experience Includes: reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness; processing and filling medication orders; interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care; reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems; contacting providers as appropriate; documenting recommendations and interventions; providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies; taking health and medication histories; performing medication reconciliation; providing drug information; assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations; documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs); assisting in medical emergencies; providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution In addition, you must be able to demonstrate the following KSAs:
AND Have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Qualifying Experience Includes: reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness; processing and filling medication orders; interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care; reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems; contacting providers as appropriate; documenting recommendations and interventions; providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies; taking health and medication histories; performing medication reconciliation; providing drug information; assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations; documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs); assisting in medical emergencies; providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution In addition, you must be able to demonstrate the following KSAs:
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions
- Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area
- Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise
- Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy
- Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters?
MERIT PROMOTION DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - You must provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action." The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status.
TRANSCRIPT REMINDER - You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application unless you are applying as an HPT.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REMINDER - You must submit a copy of your licensure/certification with your application unless you are applying as an HPT.
VA FORM 10-2850 - Candidates seeking employment under 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, must submit the following application form: VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations.
VHA Health Professional Trainee Program Participation - If you are applying as an HPT, you must submit proof of program participation(e.g., SF-50 or VA letter).
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2018 to April 2019) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.