Pharmacist(Clinical Specialist)- Oncology

Veterans Health Administration • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

The incumbent independently practices pharmacy in accordance with Pharmacy Services Policies and Procedures, VA regulations, and state and federal laws. The Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist provides advanced Comprehensive Medication Management Services to achieve defined outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers. The clinical pharmacy specialist works independently under a medical center-defined scope of practice to provide direct patient care and intensive medication therapy management, and may initiate, modify, or discontinue medication therapy. The role includes designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring, and documenting therapeutic plans; collaborating with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams; and performing physical assessments and ordering laboratory or other tests to evaluate medication efficacy and toxicity.

The full performance level is GS-12; the actual grade at which an applicant may be selected is GS-13. The position is not virtual. Telework may be available on an ad hoc basis. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy degree, or meet the stated foreign pharmacy graduate education requirements, including FPGEC certification.
• Hold a full, current, unrestricted pharmacy license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, and maintain any registration required for licensure.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Meet the applicable VA pharmacist qualification requirements; for the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist grade determination, have one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in addition to GS-12 requirements.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
• Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for the program area.
• Ability to solve problems, coordinate, and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in the program area or clinical specialty.
• Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or pharmacy specialty.
• Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing drug therapy outcomes, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
• U.S. citizenship is required, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English, subject to background/security investigation, and complete required onboarding and application documentation.
• Selected applicants must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program and serve a one- or two-year trial period.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology experience.
• Medication management and/or program management experience.
• Experience working under a scope of practice with prescribing authority.

Responsibilities

• Initiate clinical pharmacotherapy services in oncology clinics and other areas designated by Pharmacy Service leadership.
• Promote the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medications by applying specialized knowledge, interpreting patient-specific data, and communicating tactfully with other professionals.
• Coordinate and direct drug information and pharmacy practice activities with other clinical pharmacists.
• Participate in the pharmacy practice residency program.
• Develop therapeutic drug policy through medical literature evaluation and application of pharmacoeconomic principles and methods.
• Provide relevant information to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and participate in Drug Use Evaluation and Adverse Drug Reaction reporting with healthcare professionals.
• Educate Medical Center staff, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, medical interns, and medical residents.
• Document recommendations in accordance with Pharmacy Service policy.
• Design, implement, assess, monitor, and document therapeutic plans using effective, least-toxic, and economical medication treatments.
• Support patient-centered outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas.
• Perform physical assessments and order laboratory and other tests to evaluate medication efficacy and toxicity.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Selected applicants may qualify to receive credit for prior federal or military service toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior