Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist-Mental Health/RRTP)
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist-Mental Health/RRTP) right now, this vacancy will be designated in Tennessee. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Murfreesboro, TN
Duties:
Incumbent will serve as an dependent practitioner under their Scope! of Practice in the setting requiring the highest level of pharmacist clinical privileges with minimal supervision. Principal responsibilities include:
Pharmacotherapy management, provision of drug information services, and the development and supervision of pharmacy programs in mental health areas based on service needs.
Coordinating all clinical pharmacy functions for VA Mental Health programs as assigned and works with other team members in solving all drug-related problems.
Demonstrating expertise in the area of psychiatric pharmacotherapy and the goals and objectives of the Mental Health programs (acute psychiatry, outpatient psychiatry, and RRTP).
Assuring full compliance with all RRTP VA Directives and Requirements.
Attending and participating in Mental Health interdisciplinary rounds, team meetings, conferences, and other meetings as required for the purpose of making recommendations and providing consultation in all Pharmacy-related matters.
Identifying patient-specific medication issues, including drug interactions, adverse effects, lack of effectiveness, appropriateness, and compliance problems.
Directly assisting other providers in rational medication selection by providing written and/or verbal consultation.
Collaborating with other Mental Health staff, educating the veterans and care givers regarding the proper use of medications.
Recommending medication education materials for Mental Patient use as required.
Providing mediation information to other Mental Health team members as required.
Supervising pharmacy trainees assigned to the program.
Providing assistance in developing policies as requested.
Acting as the Pharmacy Service representative to the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Council.
Participating in developing criteria for drug utilization evaluations, data collection, trending r! eports, and other quality assurance activities as required to ensure appropriate and safe drug utilization.
Assisting in initiation of medication use improvement strategies.
Being responsible for assuring the safety and efficacy of the mediation use process in the area assigned by reporting adverse drug effects, medication errors, and other quality issues.
Serving as liaison to Pharmacy Service for Mental Health services including but not limited to inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric ambulatory care services (PACS), RRTP, and assisting with clozapine issues should they arise.
Reporting directly to and requiring minimal supervision of the Associate Chief of Pharmacy, Clinical and Educational Services.
Assuring that all prescriptions and actions meet proper eligibility criteria on a patient specific basis and that National Formulary and Non-Formulary procedures are followed.
Assuring compliance with VA and other accrediting bodies in terms of meeting al! l medication use standards.
Actively participating in local, state,! and national organizations related to the advancement of the pharmaceutical profession.
Summary
Our mission: 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.
The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AS STATED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CLOSING DATE TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATON PACKAGE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION
Relocation expenses are not authorized
Work Schedule: Based on the needs of the service.
VA encourages perso! ns 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.
Murfreesboro offers affordable living with picturesque seasons and an abundance of recreational and entertainment activities. Murfreesboro is home to several historical landmarks including Cannonsburgh Village and Stones River National Battle Field. It is also located close to Nashville , better known as ' Music City USA ,' the capital of Tennessee , and home of the Tennessee Titans NFL and Nashville Predators NHL teams. Tennessee does not have a state income tax.
The Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist-Mental Health/RRTP) will serve as the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and Consultant of the Chief of Pharmacy Service for Mental Health Services, and the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP).
Qualifications & Evaluations
Education :
(1) Graduate of an Accreditati! on Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School o! f 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.)
(2) Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT).
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be v! erified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package by the closing date of the announcement. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.
Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.
Benefits & Other Info
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 info! rmation please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, December 06, 2013 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.go! v/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf ) (required).
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you ! applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper a! pplication (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1001264
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, December 06, 2013 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire .
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provi! de your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
More Info
Murfreesboro
TN
2013-11-22T02:45:54.492613
356019300
Excepted Service Permanent
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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) 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.
FOREIGN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education! has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in inter! pretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
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138566
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VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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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.
Per Year
VHA-626-13-1001264-DSO
The following documents are required:
1-Full-Time
0660-Pharmacist
Active
https://ApplicationMan! ager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=1001264&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-11-22T02:45:54.492638
VHA-626-13-1001264-DSO
After we receive your complete application package (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.
15514-United States Citizens
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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