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The VISN Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) PACT Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) position is a VISN based position located in VISN 17. This position falls under the general supervision of the VISN CRH Pharmacy Program Manager or designee. A Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) is a repository of clinical and administrative staff that serve Veterans Affairs facilities within a Veterans Integrated System Network (VISN).
Learn more about this agency10/30/2024 to 11/05/2024
$138,003 - $179,408 per year
Salary is listed for Temple, TX. Actual Salary will be based on the geographic location of the individual selected for this position
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - Occasional: up to 10% for site-visits, trainings, meetings
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
No
CAZM-12592959-25-MO
816760400
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws
Program Management / Managing Change - Identifies, develops and implements VISN-wide targeted programs to achieve performance measures and clinical guideline, quality, or regulatory requirements.- Provides oversight and coordinates practice groups of clinical pharmacy specialists (CPS) in their respective areas from the VISN-17 facilities;- Facilitates workgroup members' participation, effectively promotes collaborative identification of actionable items, ensures appropriate reporting of progress towards selected goals, and provides sufficient administrative support to organize and conduct meetings.- Utilizes various databases and informatics tools to analyze prescribing practices and identify providers or groups for targeted education;- Actively champions the promotion of VA National formulary and evidence-based, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy during visits.- Participates in review and analysis of reports providing comparative data on clinician panels at VISN-17 facilities;- Performs data analysis to measure performance and to trend practice changes;- Consults with VISN and PBM staff to help initiate, develop, validate and execute projects;- Executes small-scale educational interventions for time-sensitive campaigns to change prescribing patterns including, but are not limited to, PBM updates, polypharmacy containment, formulary process and controls, and approved drug conversions- Works closely with VISN oversight committees (e.g. VISN P&T, VISN P&T Subcommittees, local or National committees, facility leadership, etc.) to target initiatives and strategies unique to the medical facilities.- Provides consistent follow-up to individual questions/requests, is available for lectures/in-service presentations related to hematology/oncology topics as requested by facilities and advise implementation strategies for planned activities as needed.
Safe and Cost-Effective Medication Use- Serves as the Clinical Pharmacy Subject Matter Expert (SME) for hematology and oncology medications, including new medications approved by the FDA;- Develops strategies for optimal use of these medications with consideration to patient safety, quality of care, and financial impact;- Applies marketing techniques in promotion of clinical practice guidelines and other evidence-based prescribing initiatives and practices;- Provides subject matter expertise on hematology/oncology medication compounding to the VISN Compounded Sterile Products committee to ensure VISN-wide compliance and adherence to USP 797, USP 800, and CETA-CAG specifications as well as Joint Commission and FDA requirements;- Engages in educational/academic detailing activities on topics identified by national PBM and identified within the network;- Provides feedback on New Drug Monographs and Criteria for Use being developed by PBM at the National level for drugs within the assigned area of expertise.- Reviews prior authorization drug requests and population health reports for VISN 17 facilities and assess for clinical appropriateness by utilizing clinical knowledge, national and VISN treatment guidelines, drug-use criteria, and relevant literature and resources.- Communicates to appropriate VISN or facility leadership recommendations for change in prescribing stemming from review of literature or prior authorization requests.
Customer Service- Demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of a wide variety of staff, patients, caregivers and other customers- Consistently responds to VISN 17 PBM program inquiries, medication or other relevant requests in a timely, accurate, friendly, and professional manner across the spectrum of VISN 17 PBM internal and external customers.- Routinely identifies the customer's situation properly, and performs the tasks required to respond to the customer and resolve the issue(s).- Routinely conducts necessary follow-up to ensure a satisfactory resolution.- Listens to customer feedback, positive and/or negative, and acts to resolve matters/situations within his/her control- Questions or issues not within the employee's control are referred in a timely manner to appropriate staff able to assist with the situation.- Strives to exceed customer expectations.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30 pm
Telework: N/A - this is a remote position.
Remote: Yes
Functional Statement #: 493-52749-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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.)
NOTE: If your school was accredited by ACPE at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the ACPE website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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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.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/05/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12592959.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs - Central Texas Health Care System is located in Temple, Texas, which is centrally located between Austin and Dallas. It is one of the VA's largest integrated health care systems with facilities in Austin, Brownwood, Cedar Park, Palestine, Bryan-College Station and Waco.
The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is a Complexity Level 1A medical center facility with over 4,000 employees which serves 39 counties in Central Texas and consists of two hospitals located in Temple and Waco; one clinic in Austin; four community based outpatient clinics in Brownwood, Cedar Park, College Station, and Palestine; a community living center (CLC) situated at each of the Temple and Waco campuses; one domiciliary in Temple; a Blind Rehabilitation Unit in Waco; a rehabilitation unit for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Waco and Serious Mental Illness Life Empowerment (SMILE) in Waco; a rural community outreach clinic in La Grange; and an outpatient clinic annex in Temple. It also has employees at two Vet Centers in Austin and Harker Heights, and a VA-DoD Sleep Clinic in Killeen.
