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ob Title: Pharmacist (Out-Patient)
Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number: VHA-523-11-513869
Salary Range: $94,427.00 - $112,508.00 /year
Series & GradeDefinition: GS-0660-12
Open Period: Thursday, August 04, 2011 to Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Position Information: Full Time Excepted Service Permanent
Duty Locations: 2 vacancies - Jamaica Plain, MA
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens
Job Summary:
Service: Pharmacy
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 513869 (Include # on all documents)
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs
Key Requirements:
* U. S. Citizenship
* Must pass pre-employment examination
* English Language Proficiency required
* Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
* Background and-or Security Investigation required
Major Duties:
The pharmacists hired for these positions will support the Jamaica plain Outpatient Clinic activities including the Oncology and same day surgery program, utilizing a comprehensive USP 797 IV suite and outpatient pharmacy at Jamaica Plain, serving all of primary care and the subspecialties at this campus.
The pharmacist role will include new protocol review, direct patient interface, recommendations of treatment options for any adverse reactions and pain treatment guidance. The individual will check the dosing of all regimes prior to submission to the distributive Pharmacy and serve as a liaison for Pharmacy between the Oncology Clinic at Jamaica Plain and the Inpatient Pharmacy at the West Roxbury Division. This liaison role is responsible for the coordination of Pharmaceutical care when patients must be admitted for chemotherapy.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:30 pm; 8:00am – 4:30 pm; 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
NOTE: This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
NOTE: This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
NOTE: Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.
NOTE: Selectee may be required to work at any Boston Healthcare System campus, as needed.
NOTE: Candidates who meet the qualification requirements within 15 calendar days following the closing date of the announcement will be considered.
Qualifications:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Experience. Completion of the equivalent of 1 year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level which is directly related to the position to be filled or completion of a 1 year post-Pharm.D. ASHP accredited Residency.
Knowledge of Current Professional Pharmacy Practices. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics associated with current professional pharmacy practice. The experience or education must demonstrate current professional practice. This may be evidenced by one or more of the following during the 3-year period prior to appointment:
1. The equivalent of 1 year of active professional practice. Active professional practice means paid/non-paid employment as a professional pharmacist as defined by the appropriate licensing board; or
2. In addition to a full, current and unrestricted license, annual completion of a minimum of 15 continuing education units (CEUs) recognized by ACPE, or as required by the licensing authority by which the pharmacist is licensed; or
3. A Master’s or Ph.D. degree in pharmacy or a related health care field.
Quality of Experience. Experience is only creditable if it is post-licensure experience as a professional pharmacist directly related to the position to be filled. Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to pharmacy experience at the next lower level.
Demonstrated KSAs
In addition to the experience requirements, pharmacists at this grade level must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy such as quality assurance/utilization review, informatics systems, drug information, etc. This level of knowledge is usually characterized by at least 1 year of experience in a specialized clinical area or advanced training/certification;
2. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacoeconomics and pharmacotherapeutics. This level of knowledge is usually characterized by at least 1 year of experience in a specialized clinical area or advanced training/certification;
3. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters;
4. Knowledge of the design, conduct, and interpretation of controlled clinical drug trials or other research related to health care;
5. Ability to communicate orally to persuade and influence clinical decisions;
6. Ability to communicate in writing to persuade and influence clinical decisions;
7. Comprehensive knowledge of DEA, FDA, VA, the State (Territory of District of Columbia, if appropriate), TJC and other standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs to both inpatients and outpatients (including research and investigational drugs).
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References: VA Handbook 5005 available in the local Human Resources Office.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
*** 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. ***
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15Definition, Application for 10-PointDefinition Veteran PreferenceDefinition. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Benefits:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp.
Other Information:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
How To Apply:
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
YOU MUST INCLUDE VA FORM 10-2850c IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGEDefinition TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide (http://www4.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print this 1203FXDefinition form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fxDefinition.pdf .
3. Fax the completed 1203FXDefinition form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FXDefinition form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
4. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
1. Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 513869. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
2. Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.
The complete Application PackageDefinition must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, August 24, 2011.
Required Documents:
You must provide a complete Application PackageDefinition which includes:
1. CV or Resume.
2. VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf) (required).
3. Occupational Questionnaire
4. Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/OF306Definition.pdf). This is a required form and must be submitted with your application.
5. If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 (required). Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15Definition, Application for 10-PointDefinition Veteran PreferenceDefinition (available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15Definition.pdf).
6. If currently employed in the VA system, include latest SF-50Definition - Notification of Personnel Action. (required).
Contact Information:
Job Information
Phone: (774)826-1269
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: VHABHSJOBS@VA.GOV
Agency Information:
Pharmacy Service
940 Belmont St
Brockton, MA 02301
Fax: (478)757-3144
What To Expect Next:
After we receive your complete application packageDefinition (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg
Control Number: 2344872
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