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This position provides the opportunity to be part of the further development, expansion and implementation of the existing Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP). The Antimicrobial Stewardship/Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist will be part of a multidisciplinary team and co-lead the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program with the ASP Medical Director, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes, cost savings and avoidance of unintended adverse events related to antimicrobial use.
12/02/2024 to 12/16/2024
$131,859 - $171,422 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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CBSU-12614401-25-MC
821687200
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
This announcement is open to current Federal Employees. If you are not a current employee, please apply to our public announcement: CBSU-12614400-25-MC
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEwsTotal-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Essential Functions:
1) Further development of inpatient and outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.
2) Maintaining existing protocols for approval of restricted antimicrobials, prospective audit and feedback of
broad-spectrum antimicrobials and optimizing use of infectious diseases rapid diagnostics.
3) Developing new protocols and managing antimicrobial stewardship projects and initiatives.
4) Analysis of antimicrobial utilization data and preparation and presentation of reports.
5) Mentoring front line pharmacists regarding optimal infectious disease care and antimicrobial stewardship.
6) Participation in departmental and interdisciplinary committees to improve patient safety, therapeutic outcome
and cost savings.
7) Be responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
8) Designs and provides effective in-service education for physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other practitioners on antimicrobial use issues.
Clinical-Direct Patient Care:
1) Functions as a mid-level provider to design, implement, and monitor therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite
outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
2) Orders, performs, reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy. Follows-up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy including changes in medication therapy, referral to primary care or specialty provider.
3) Follows-up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy, i.e. changes in medication therapy, monitoring, and additional testing requirements.
4) Clinical pharmacy specialists will determine if a referral to the physician is necessary when disease progression occurs, or adverse drug events require treatment interventions.
5) Physical assessment
6) Follows up via tele-health, e-consults, scan echo and other technical modalities to see patients.
Clinical- Indirect Patient Care:
1) Review patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
2) Serves as an infectious diseases resource to staff pharmacists in all areas of clinical practice.
3) Maintains effective liaison between the Associate Chief of Clinical Pharmacy and Education, Pharmacy Service and the Infectious Disease Section identifying problems related to drug prescribing, drug therapy drug distribution and drug administration. Consults with Infectious Diseases staff regarding drug, pharmaceutical problems and pharmacy operating policies and procedures when necessary.
4) Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate. `
5) Monitor and report drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Documents findings per facility procedures. Actively participates in the VAADERS Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting program.
6) Apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care, recognizes significant
abnormalities, and make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.
7) Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable.
8) Assists Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee with medication use evaluations and other safety initiatives.
Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM M-F
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 56375O
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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/.
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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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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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 12/16/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12614401.
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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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